The Marantz NR1609 is a sleek, space-saving 7.2-channel receiver that fits well in just about any setup.

Product highlights:

Power and Processing:

• 7-channel amplifier
• 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos® processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • DTS:X™ for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage
  • DTS Virtual:X® creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• video upconversion (up to 1080p and 4K) for analog and HDMI sources
• Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ® six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ for fuller sound at lower listening levels

Digital and Streaming Music Options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
  • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• built-in Bluetooth® for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• M-DAX2 (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for better sound from MP3s and other digital music files

Multi-room Audio:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  • power amp assign function lets you use the surround back speaker outputs for a second room while enjoying 5.2-channel sound in the main room
• line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room

Connections:

• HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 1 out
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
• component video switching: 2 in, 1 out
• composite video switching: 3 in, 1 out
• digital audio inputs: 1 optical and 1 coaxial
• 3 analog stereo audio inputs
• Front L/R preamp outputs for connecting to an external stereo power amp
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
• outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
• Surround Back speakers can be reassigned for Zone 2, Front Height, Front B, or bi-amping compatible front speakers
• preamp outputs for two powered subwoofers
• Ethernet port for wired network connection
• IR and remote connections for use with external controllers
• 1/4" headphone output
• detachable power cord

General Features:

• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through and upscaling
• free Marantz remote app lets you use your Apple or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• Video Select lets you listen to music while watching video from a different source
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• sleep timer
• AM/FM tuner
• remote control
• 17-5/16"W x 4-1/8"H x 14-13/16"D (6-3/16"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 18.3 lbs.
• MFR # NR1609
• Item # 642NR1609