Marantz NR1608 vs Sony STR-DH790

GENERAL	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Brand	Marantz	Sony
Series	Slimline
Model	NR1608	STR-DH790
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	USA, Canada and Taiwan
Release Year	2017	2018
Predecessor	Marantz NR1607	Sony STR-DH770
Successor	Marantz NR1609

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Digital Legato Linear
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
OP Processing
Sound Optimizer
Tone Control		All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	Advanced D.C.A.C.
Calibration Microphone		Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out	1 / 1

ZONES	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Number of Zones	2	1
Powered Zones	2
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output		0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
GUI Languages	3
Web Control
IP Control
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC034SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM
Presets		30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	7
Large Speaker Terminals	7	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Power Consumption	250 W	240 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 30 W/40 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-7/8")	430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm 17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"
Weight	8.3 kg (18 lbs 5 oz)	7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1608	Sony STR-DH790
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		90 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	70 W (0.7% THD)	105 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		145 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	100 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	90 W (1% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	130 mV/47 kΩ	500 mV/50 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	105 dB (500 mV)
S/N Ratio (digital)		100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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