Marantz NR1711 vs Yamaha RX-A550

GENERAL	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Brand	Marantz	Yamaha
Series	Slimline	Aventage
Model	NR1711	RX-A550
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	USA and Canada
Release Year	2020	2015
Predecessor	Marantz NR1710
Successor	Marantz Cinema 70s	Yamaha RX-A660

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Channels	7.2	5.1
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 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 NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
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
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2	including for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:2:0
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 1080p
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
Domotz Pro Compatible
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
HDMI Inputs	6	6
HDMI Outputs	1 x 8K	1
8K Inputs	1
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	3	4 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	4
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB, mini-jack
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	0 / 0
dockport

ZONES	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Number of Zones	2	1
Powered Zones	2
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output		0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	color OSD
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC042SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	5
Large Speaker Terminals	7	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Power Consumption	250 W	260 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 30 W/40 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 378 mm) 17.3" x 4.1quot; x 14.9" (with antenna up: 17.3" x 6.9" x 14.9")	435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 221 mm x 327 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-3/4" x 12-7/8")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	525 mm x 495 mm x 192 mm 20.6" x 19.4" x 7.5"
Weight	9.3 kg (18.5 lbs)	8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
Weight of Package	10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1711	Yamaha RX-A550
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		95 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		140 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	70 W (0.7% 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)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		110 W
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	130 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (AV 4 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	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)	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 Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 MHz - 1710 MHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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

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