NR1510 vs SR6012
The SR6012's power @ 8ω is 110W against the NR1510's 50W. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and input sensitivity (0.5V RMS).
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The Marantz NR1510 is a slim-profile 5.2 channel AV receiver designed to deliver high-fidelity surround sound and 4K Ultra HD video from a compact chassis. It features 50 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD) discrete amplification across five channels, supporting Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio for high-resolution surround sound. The receiver includes six HDMI inputs (one on the front panel) with HDCP 2.3 support, 4K/60 Hz pass-through, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, eARC, and ALLM for enhanced video and audio compatibility. It supports high-resolution audio formats including ALAC, FLAC, WAV up to 24-bit/192 kHz, and DSD up to 5.6 MHz. Integrated HEOS technology enables multi-room wireless music streaming and voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. Additional features include Audyssey MultEQ room calibration, dynamic EQ and volume, MDAX2 audio enhancement, a phono input for turntables, dual subwoofer outputs, and a slim 4.1-inch height design for easy integration into home entertainment setups. The NR1510 also supports Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and various streaming services such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Pandora, and SiriusXM. It comes with a setup assistant, color-coded speaker terminals, and the Marantz AVR Remote app for iOS and Android for convenient control.
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