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Slim Height AV Surround Receiver with Marantz M1 Chassis, Dolby TrueHD/dts-HD Master Audio Decoder, HDMI v1.3 Input x4, Output x1, Transcoding of all Analog sources to HDMI, 7 channels of discrete amplification (50 watts x 7), Independent Audio Board for Improved Sound, Simple Set-up with MRAC(Marantz Room Accoustic Auto Calibration), Source Direct Mode, 3 Component Video Inputs / 1 Component Output, 5 Analog Audio Inputs / 3 Digital Audio Inputs, Sub Woofer Pre Out, Mini-jack Front AUX input for portable audio player, Slim Design (Height: 90mm), Detachable Power Cord, Marantz Remote In/Out Jacks, On Screen Display, Glow Key Precoded Remote Control

Amazon Sales Rank: #26835 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Marantz Model: NR1501 Dimensions: 4.11" h x 17.32" w x 15.28" l, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio decoding Slim Design MRAC auto setup with MIC 4HDMI inputs 3 component inputs

The svelte, competent Marantz NR1501 Slim Line Home Theater Receiver offers the features and flexibility you need--but without the hulking size you don't. The NR1501 includes everything you need in a chassis that fits comfortably on a normal shelf or in a standard cabinet. It's just a bit more than 4 inches high and 13 inches deep, so there's plenty of room for the cables you'll need to connect it to your flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player, cable box, your favorite game console, a surround speaker system, and more. The slim Marantz NR1501 home theater receiver (see larger image).   See larger image. Key Features 7-channel discrete analog amplifier (50 watts x 7) in slim design chassis Decoding of Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio Video converter for all analog sources to HDMI Independent audio board for improved sound Simple set-up with MRAC auto calibration HDMI 1.3 ports (4 inputs, 1 output) Component video (3 inputs, 1 output) Audio inputs (5 analog; 3 digital) Marantz remote D-Bus in/out jacks Detachable power cord On-screen display for setup through HDMI out Glow Key, precode remote control Dimensions: 17-38 x 4-3/16 x 14-1/2 inches (WxHxD) Behind the contoured front panel that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for maximum shielding are the features you need to enjoy the best home entertainment sources today. The NR1501 includes decoding for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, to name just a few. And there's also a built-in video A/D converter so you can enjoy your favorite composite and component videos on your flat-screen TV through the HDMI input. And as you would expect from Marantz, the audio circuitry matches the video side for sophistication. The carefully optimized audio signal path rests on a separate circuit board for maximum performance as well as isolation from the spurious interferences generated by high speed video processing. The very efficient seven channel in-line amplifier benefits from voltage feedback for enhanced linearity. The NR1501 makes it easy to get the best high definition sound to your ears with an automatic calibration process that: Identifies your system's speaker complement Measures the distances between your speakers and your favorite viewing/listening position for the most accurate delay settings Adjusts relative speaker levels for the most natural surround effects Determines the proper speaker crossover settings for the smoothest transition from your wide range speakers to your subwoofer Analyzes your room's acoustic properties and corrects for their often-negative impact on the sound you hear

Most helpful customer reviews 70 of 71 people found this review helpful. Excellent receiver Andrew Philip Marantz NR1501 slim-line model is only about 4 "tall and really good receivers in the crowd. I bought this to replace a Sony STRG810. It was a toss up between a Denon, Yamaha or Marantz. STRG810 Sony was an ideal receiver for movies, but sound quality lacking in the music department (too much reverb). Comparing similar models, Yamaha brighter and Denon, Marantz and Denon was warmer then, so I went with the Marantz. I NR1501 compared the Marantz SR6004 Marantz model to a ($ 1300) side by side, and the sound quality was almost the same except SR6004 is a little more fully at 110 watts per channel. I have also compared the Marantz Harmon Kardon NR1501 to NR1501 AVR254 and the Marantz sounded a lot better. The Harmon Kardon digital seemed too thin and the Marantz sounded true to its source. I am very pleased with how it is warm and clear sound quality while listening to music or watch movies NR1501 The 50 watts is more than enough power to feed my reference set of Klipsch speakers for 13 'x 17' room. You might think that 50 watts is too low, but rates their receivers Marantz lower than they are capable of. For example, rates their receivers from Sony by putting a meter in the middle of a rehearsal room and increase the volume as you can go -. Distortion and all, but to highlight what the output is the Marantz has the same procedure, except when you get into distortion that comes back from just a little 'and note watts. That's why you'll find a lot of Marantz receivers are classified in 50.70 or 90 watts, which is much lower then some 100,110 watts of competition. I usually set all parameters (frequency crossover, speaker distance, level of db, etc.) to ear as I buy with any receiver. I wanted to see how well this receiver would do with the auto calibration, so I drove the receiver comes with a microphone, so I put it on a tripod, set it to the listening position and allow the car cal procedure. Auto Cal took about 3 minutes and played a series of test tones. When that was finished, all the levels adjusted to the listening position. I went manually through these levels to see how well it went and I would not change. This is an excellent receiver. 25 of 25 people found this review helpful. For the price, simply the best audio receiver, W. Schmidt, I just upgraded my home theater system for a five years old HTIB. I picked up the Orb Audio speakers (great little speakers, good price) and the Marantz 1501 NR first three receivers I tried before settling on the first NR 1501 I first searched for Denon 1910th It sounded really good, but was too long for the space in my entertainment center. I ended buying a Yamaha RX-V465 BL. I was disappointed with the clarity of the voices in film and television, and even set the sound was very difficult and very directional took this back to Best Buy. I heard an Onkyo TX-SR507. This had a decent sound quality, balanced but not as soft as the Denon. It also fits in my entertainment center, and the price was fair. Finally finished checking the NR1501. I do not seem particularly large, due to lower power (50W per channel), but apparently underestimates considerably Marantz equipment and cut the rating before distortion occurs. Whatever the reason, in any case, this receiver has smooth, clean tone, clear and sound of them all. I tried to make side by side with the speakers right in the VS store. Onkyo and Denon (forget the Yamaha, which sounded like crap compared to three) and is continually surprised by how rich and everything seemed clear. I went with the Marantz - to 599.0 00 (current price of Amazon), you can not even come close to this quality of the sound volume can be so low that my wife can sleep with the extension.