Marantz NR1711 vs Denon AVR-S770H

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Being able to compare Marantz NR1711 and Denon AVR-S770H gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Marantz NR1711 received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S770H was rated 7.5 points. The release date of NR1711 is 2020, and AVR-S770H is 2023. NR1711 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the AVR-S770H.

Main advantages Marantz NR1711 over Denon AVR-S770H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S770H over Marantz NR1711

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AVR-S770H this value is 75/8 W/Ohm, and for the NR1711 it is 50/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the NR1711 9 out of 10, and the AVR-S770H - 6.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible only on the NR1711.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz NR1711 scored 10, and Denon AVR-S770H scored 7 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Marantz NR1711.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Marantz NR1711 got 8 points, but Denon AVR-S770H received 7 points.

Competitors in our review have 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the NR1711 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-S770H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Marantz NR1711 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S770H got 8.