Ease of use is a major facet of the NR1710, in fact. The step-by-step setup process is brilliant, and the (online) user manual clear but detailed. Take time to rename your sources, hide ones not used from the front display, and create up to four Smart Select modes (which automatically switch to a source, volume level and sound mode), and the UX is even better. Integrated ECO mode provides energy savings and an on-screen ECO meter. Use the receiver in power-saving mode to reduce maximum output power or adopt low-power strategies across settings. Either way, the sound quality that defines Marantz excellence remains unchanged. The Marantz NR1711 brings much of the functionality you might expect from a high-end AV receiver to the more acquirable mid-range, including 8K support and smart refinements. channel discrete power amplifier delivers50W per channel (8-ohm, 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch. drive) Don’t expect to use this in a large living room and expect perfect performance – because it’s not built for that.

Another standard feature we get in all Marantz AV receivers is the ECO mode that you can enable and let the receiver regulate it’s power output depending on the needs. This way you can achieve better power economy but obviously this may have a negative effect on the receiver’s performance and as such we prefer to leave this turned off. Slim in size but most definitely 'full fat' in terms of sound, the NR1510 doesn't compromise on sound. The Marantz NR1510 is equipped with an advanced 32-bit DSP processing system that supports a wide range of sound formats, including Hi-Res Audio, right up to DSD 5.6. Discrete, high current power output devices provide a sound that's punchy, low in distortion and perfectly balanced around all your speakers. The Pure Direct feature aims to give you the cleanest sound quality by bypassing non-essential circuits. Thanks to MDAX2 you can even restore the quality of compressed MP3 audio – giving greater ‘life’ and ‘depth’ of sound.Let’s see now what the NR1510 has at it’s front face. The NR series may be smaller in size but when it comes to their front face controls and connections they come fully featured and don’t miss anything any of the bigger and higher end models offer. The NR1510 follow exactly the same design principles with two big turning knobs at each side for volume and input selection with the central display showing all the important information you will need. The stunningly clear and defined highs of the Marantz NR1510 are sure to astound, providing a powerful and crisp sound. For music lovers and movie buffs alike, its expansive dynamic range ensures that all delicate audio nuances can be heard perfectly! The mids and lows of the NR1510 are also exceptionally clear and natural to give an enveloping soundstage experience. Another area where not much have changed is in its streaming capabilities. As such the NR1510 is capable of streaming audio from a network drive or NAS server that you may have connected in your local network or from the internet from one of the available streaming services that include Internet Radio, Spotify, Napster, Pandora, SiriusXM, Tidal and Deezer meaning there is something for almost everybody. And with the unit’s wired and wireless capabilities you can choose the best way that suits your needs. Lastly you can stream audio also through the Airplay app from Apple devices with the use of Bluetooth. This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz Slimline NR1711 over Marantz Slimline NR1510.

There are a couple more extra features that are worth mentioning with one of them being custom integration support for both Ihiji Invision and Domotz Pro, a feature that we were seeing mostly on higher ends models and now seems to be supported in all units in their lineup. Lastly there is HDMI-CEC which allows you control the receiver through the TV remote and thus lower the number of remotes needed to use in your home cinema. By turning the Smart Menu on, on the receiver you can use the TV remote to navigate through a set of menus especially created for this reason and allow you to change many of the unit’s functions.

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As for it’s wireless capabilities the NR1510 has been updated the same way we saw the NR1710 was. As such it also supports dual band WiFi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) but this time it uses the updated Bluetooth 4.1 instead of the Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) that the NR1509 was using meaning that we get better and more stable Bluetooth connections when streaming. The three front channels produce great separation and dispersion, while the center channel focuses on creating clear and crisp dialogue. The NR1510 supports Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), eARC and ALLM for enhanced picture and audio. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary colour, contrast, and brightness to the screen. See what you've been missing. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Marantz Slimline NR1711 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

Marantz manages to strike the perfect balance when it comes to the design by shrinking the size dramatically while keeping the rigid structure. HEOS multi-room music systems connect together by dual-band Wi-Fi, making them easy to set up with your existing home network. Up to 32 HEOS units can be set up at one time, ensuring even the largest of homes are covered for multi-room music. With HEOS already built-in, the NR1510 is ready to go as a single 'zone' without any further adaptors. A slight – and surprising – niggle concerns the NR1710's remote, which I found slow to react at times. A bigger concern for Marantz is this receiver's competition. The price tag elevates it beyond some other, traditional seven-channel designs (including some from Denon), and not that far off its full-size, more powerful SR line. Its slim design, broad specification and engaging sound performance make it very easy to recommend, however. This is perfect for those just getting into home theater setups and are overwhelmed about placement.With HEOS and Alexa, you can stream to this product and any other product with HEOS Built-in. Google Assistant Voice Control The Marantz NR1510 is a powerful home theater receiver sure to please even the most discerning audiophiles. It offers an array of features and connections that elevate your entertainment experience in any room, delivering accurate sound with warmth and clarity. Build and design The Marantz NR1510 proves that you can still get remarkable surround sound all boxed into one compact receiver.