Marantz Launch Slimline Entertainment Management System

Connectivity is fast becoming a key element when it comes to entertainment with many households now investing in receivers as the key management product to link a TV’s streaming gaming and sound devices. Recently, Marantz announced a new slimline 8K Ultra HD AV receiver that looks stylish, while also working like a swiss army knife.

The Marantz NR1711 is designed to deliver exceptional sound for movies and music without sacrificing valuable entertainment centre space.

The new slim AVR not only delivers 8K connectivity as well as 4K;it is half the height of a standard AV receiver.

Available in November 2020 for around $1,599 (RRP) it has built in a high-current discrete power amplifier. It also supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X and DTS Virtual: X to create startlingly lifelike cinematic experiences.

The NR1711’s Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology and DTS:X Virtual give users a 3D listening experience without the need for dedicated height or surround speakers.

In addition to 8K upscaling, all six HDMI inputs support Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, BT.2020 pass-through, as well as the latest HDMI features VRR, QFT, ALLM, QMS and current HDCP 2.3 copy-protection standard.

As an optional configuration, listeners can enjoy 5.2 or 7.2 channel surround sound in the home theatre and simultaneously play stereo sound from the same or another source in a separate room.

All you do is connect a pair of speakers to the multiroom amplified outputs or hook up an additional stereo amp and speakers to the Zone 2 pre-outs.

NR1711 Key Features

• 8K/60Hz full-rate pass-through or upscaling, along with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS).

• Seven channel discrete power amplifier featuring 90W per channel.

• The latest video support includes HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 colour resolution and BT .2020 as well as Dynamic HDR.

• Enhanced gaming is possible with 4K/120Hz pass-through or upscaling along with Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Quick Frame Transport.

• Support for uncompressed and objectbased audio formats with eARC.

• Audyssey MultEQ delivers simple room setup and calibration for the absolute best audio quality.

• Room Tested certification enables listeners to get more enjoyment out of their music libraries with searchable information about artists and rich data.

• Reference-class 32-bit AKM AK4458 D/A converter on all channels offers optimum fidelity and the widest dynamic range with minimal distortion.

• HEOS Built-in for multi-room streaming, music streaming and voice control.

• Supports all major streaming services including Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, and several others via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or the HEOS app.

• Supports Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri voice assistants.

• Ability to decode high-resolution audio ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192-kHz as well as DCD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks for high-resolution listening.

• Dual speaker pre-set with Audyssey allows users to switch between two Audyssey settings on the fly.

• Integrated phono input.

• Built-in Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support (dual antenna).

• Marantz AVR Remote iOS and Android app.

• Dual subwoofer outputs.

• Available in black finish