Marantz Slim-line NR1402 and NR1602 AV receivers
Both new models bring discerning home entertainment consumers unprecedented ease-of-use, flexibility and style, as well as advanced performance features geared toward today’s “digital universe.” With their stylishly sculpted front-panel designs, both receivers feature Marantz’ sleek slim-line chassis design (just 105mm high), making them more placement-friendly.
Both the NR1402 and the network-capable NR1602 build on the advancements of Marantz’ 2010 receiver line, adding features such as multiple HDMI 1.4a inputs (with 3D pass-through capability), Dolby Pro Logic IIz featuring Front Height Effects Channels and Bluetooth connectivity via MX-Port. Notably, both new receivers feature a dedicated 2.1-channel programmable preamp output that allows for a variety of customisable system upgrade possibilities. Additionally, both models feature Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey MultEQ to ensure premium audio performance in every system configuration and home entertainment space.
QualiFi (Marantz Distributor in Australia) marketing manager Ralph Grundl says, “What we have traditionally referred to as an AV receiver has now truly evolved into the ‘entertainment content management centre’ of the digital home. Now so much more than just an amplifier of sound and switcher of AV sources, today’s ‘connected AV Receiver’, with on-board internet radio, offers a plethora of inputs for virtually every device with entertainment content. This includes wired and disc-based media players and new Smart TV’s – as well as being able to receive music content wirelessly from a smart phone, tablet device or PC/Mac via Wi-Fi (including AirPlay) or Bluetooth streaming.
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“No matter what audio/video format is plugged in, most new AV Receivers will up-convert to allow a single HDMI connection to the flat-panel display. And now with Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology, the same HDMI cable can carry the audio back from a smart TV. The AV Receiver manages all your wired and wireless devices, then delivers a sonic performance that is far, far superior to either just a Flat Panel or entry-level home theatre in a box system. Connecting a quality loudspeaker system completes the home theatre experience. They are available these days in every conceivable shape or size to accommodate personal taste, décor and budget.”
Adding to their total ‘out-of-the-box’ ease of use, both new receivers feature a new on-screen setup wizard, a straightforward instructional feature that includes language select, speaker connection and calibration guide, speaker calibration, plus dynamic volume/EQ settings, source setup and more. Additionally, the new graphical user interface (GUI) on both receivers makes system setup even easier, with GUI overlay via the HDMI connection to eliminate the need for cable switching or programming interruptions when adjusting volume or watching HD content. Thanks to their Bluetooth connectivity via MX-Port, both models let users wirelessly enjoy files from any Bluetooth-enabled source, including mobile and PC sources such as iPhone and iPad collections, through their home theatre system.
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