Marantz SR7009 vs Onkyo TX-NR709

GENERAL	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Brand	Marantz	Onkyo
Model	SR7009	TX-NR709
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	USA
Release Year	2014	2011
Successor	Marantz SR7010	Onkyo TX-NR717

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Channels	9.2	7.2
Power Output	125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry		Linear
THX™ Certification		Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability	assignable
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	three 32-bit and four 24-bit DSP	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
DAC		Burr-Brown
DAC Specs		192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX		also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:X	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, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2	Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Virtual Speakers		T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO	Audyssey MultEQ XT
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
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
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite	Component, Composite, S-Video, PC
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Wi-Fi		via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)
Remote App	Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices	iPod touch/iPhone
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	13.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	3	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
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
uport

ZONES	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Number of Zones	3	2
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out	RCA Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	1 (Zone2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Advanced "Home" GUI
GUI Languages	3
Web Control
IP Control
Display	2 lines + port hole
Remote Controller	RC026SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote		/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio	HD Radio	HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Chassis	Big trapdoor design
Front Panel	Aluminum
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	11	11
Large Speaker Terminals	11	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	710 W	6.3 A
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 185 mm x 411 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 247 mm x 411 mm) 17-21/64" x 7-9/32" x 16-3/16" (with antenna up: 17-21/64" x 9-23/32" x 16-3/16")	435 mm x 174 mm x 379 mm 17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-15/16"
Weight	13.8 kg (30 lbs 7 oz)	12.2 kg (26.9 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz SR7009	Onkyo TX-NR709
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	125 W (0.08% THD)	110 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		120 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	165 W (0.7% THD)	130 W (0.1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		185 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	200 W (1% THD)	170 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		130 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		200 mV/470 Ω
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		4.6 V/470 Ω
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	80 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 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)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	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 and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.5 µV (14.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo/HD: 78 dB/68 dB/85 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo/HD: 0.1%/0.2%/0.02%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	20 µV
AM S/N Ratio	85 dB
AM Distortion (1 kHz)	HD: 0.02%
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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