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Marantz NR1602 Reviews

TechRadar

10/2011

Marantz NR1602 review

Whether through luck or design, Marantz has created something rather special with the NR1602. Driven by a desire to innovate within the often stultifying constraints of hardcore AV, the company has taken the traditional hefty AVR form factor and chopped it in half. The result is a component with a good deal more va-va-voom than its peers. But there's more to the NR1602 than downsizing. The brand has also rebalanced feature priorities. Network streaming, internet radio and AirPlay are as important to this AVR as multichannel audio. If you were to reboot the home theatre market tomorrow, the NR1602 would be the benchmark. Signature livery The machine has a distinctive, Marantz-flavoured fascia: all curved edges and fussy buttonry. It's also available in both black and 'silvergold', the latter harking back to an era of champagne-coloured separates, and I must say I approve.Standing 105mm tall, this receiver is not much larger than a Blu-ray player. However, the NR1602 is a 7.1 model boasting solid connectivity and every key audio codec (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DD Plus, DTS HD, plus DSX height/ width processing).

CNet UK

08/2011

Marantz NR1602 review

Although most AV receivers are brutish slabs, Marantz's NR1602 is refreshing proof that a chassis the size of a small dog kennel isn't a prerequisite for best-of-breed performance. Available in black and silvery gold, this receiver is about half the height of a traditional home-cinema amp. Indeed, it's small enough to sit comfortably on the shelves of regular TV furniture. But that's not to say this second-generation addition to Marantz' slim-line NR range is short on features. Beneath the lid lurk 7.1 channels of amplification, enlivened by network connectivity, media-streaming support and Apple AirPlay compatibility.The NR1602 is available now for around £530. Marantz hasn't been afraid to add a few design flourishes. The NR1602's curving fascia is emphasised by a vertical ridge that runs through twin volume and input dials. This marries well with a matching Marantz Blu-ray player to create quite a snazzy system. On the back panel, you'll find four, 3D-compatible HDMI inputs, two component inputs, three phono AV sockets and an Ethernet jack. There's also a front-facing USB input for use with an iPod, iPhone, memory stick or external hard drive.