Product Overview
A front view of the Marantz NR1609 AV receiver, a sleek, black, slim-profile audio-visual receiver with a prominent Marantz logo and a central display.
The Marantz NR1609 7.2 channel AV receiver offers powerful, immersive audio formats within a slim profile. High-current discrete power amplifiers deliver exceptional sound and detail for music collections, and immersive, multi-dimensional surround sound for home theater with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X decoding. The NR1609 is fully compatible with the latest HDMI specifications, including 4K video, and supports wireless music streaming from smart devices via Bluetooth, AirPlay, or the HEOS app.
Key Features
- Slim profile, half the height of a traditional AVR, delivering exceptional performance and sound quality.
- 7-channel discrete power amplifier, 50W per channel (8-ohm, 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD).
- 8 HDMI inputs and an ARC output, including one input on the front panel, with full HDCP 2.2 support.
- 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, and BT.2020, plus Dolby Vision compatibility and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).
- Supports object-based audio formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X processing.
- Ability to decode high-resolution audio formats: ALAC, FLAC, and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192-kHz, plus DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks.
- Built-in HEOS wireless multi-room audio technology.
- Amazon Alexa voice control via the HEOS Home Entertainment skill.
- Stream popular music services (Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer, etc.) via Bluetooth, AirPlay, or the HEOS app.
- Integrated Phono input for direct connection of turntables.
- Optimize audio experience with Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, and Dynamic EQ for seamless setup.
- Setup assistant, advanced GUI, and Marantz 2016 AVR remote app for easy out-of-box experience.
- Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) support.
Specifications
A rear view of the Marantz NR1609 AV receiver showing various input and output connections, including HDMI, USB, Ethernet, optical, coaxial, analog audio, composite video, component video, speaker terminals, and antenna inputs.
| Feature | NR1609 |
|---|---|
| MULTICHANNEL SURROUND | |
| DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS Neural:X | • / • / • |
| Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Surround | • / • / • |
| Multichannel Stereo | • |
| Compressed audio enhancer: MDAX2 | • |
| Audyssey | MultEQ |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | • / • |
| NETWORK/SOURCES | |
| Network Audio Streaming | • |
| HEOS Multiroom integrated | • |
| Voice Control - Works with Amazon Alexa | • |
| Lossy formats MP3 / WMA / AAC | • / • / • |
| Lossless formats FLAC / ALAC / WAV | • / • / • |
| DSD streaming | • (2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz) |
| FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 | • / • / • |
| Gapless playback | • (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay audio streaming | • |
| Internet Radio (TuneIn) | • |
| Spotify Connect, Deezer, TIDAL, Napster, Soundcloud* | • / • / • / • |
| Compatible with Remote APP for smart phones | Android/iOS |
| Ethernet / Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | • / • (dual antenna / dual band) |
| Network: (IP-control / update) | • / • |
| Front Inputs: HDMI / USB | • / • |
| USB Audio | • |
| FM / AM tuner | • / • |
| Bluetooth | • |
| HDMI | |
| 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 resolution / HDCP 2.2 | • / • |
| Dolby Vision compatible / Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) | • / • |
| HDMI pass-through on stand-by | • / • |
| 3D video pass-through | • |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| VIDEO | |
| Composite In / Out | 3 / 1 |
| Component In / Out | 2 / 1 |
| HDMI In / Out | 5+1 / 1 |
| AUDIO | |
| Analog In / Out | 3 / 0 |
| Phono Input | 1 |
| Digital Optical In | 1 |
| Digital Coaxial In | 1 |
| Multichannel Pre-out | • (2.2) |
| Zone Audio Pre-out | • |
| Subwoofer out | 2 |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Number of Poweramps | 7 |
| Power output per Channel | |
| 6 ohm, 1kHz, 1%, 1ch Drive | 85 W |
| 6 ohm, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch Drive | 60 W |
| 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch Drive | 50 W |
| Audio Signal to Noise Ratio | 98 dB |
| GENERAL | |
| Available colors | Black |
| System remote control | RC033SR |
| Web Interface for set-up | • |
| Power consumption in W | 250 |
| Power consumption no-sound (ECO ...on/off) in W | 25 / 35 |
| Standby consumption in W | 0.2 (with CEC 0.5) |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 x 16.2 x 7.3 in |
| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
| UPC | 699927211653 |
| Model No. | NR1609/U1B |
Company Information
Sound United
1 Viper Way
Vista, CA 92081
United States
Website: www.marantz.com
*This feature is not available in all countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Marantz is a trademark or registered trademark of D&M Holdings, Inc.
*All specs can be subject to change.
