Marantz NR1509 5.2 Channel AV Receiver with HEOS

Marantz NR1509

The new Marantz NR1509 AVR Reciever has a slim profile that will never sway away from performance for the looks, the NR1509 AVR delivers 5.2 channels and high-resolution surround sound from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HS Master Audio. This AVR comes with 6 HDMI inputs, including one on the front panel. The Marantz NR 1509 is fully compatible with the latest 4K Ultra HD video specifications which include a 60 Hz full rate content, a 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, BT.2020, HDR and Dolby Vision.Another neat feature about the NR 1509 is that the power amplifier section has high-current, discrete transistors to support the high-resolution.

Denon has made their own Heos App which will allow you to stream music, internet radio and podcasts via Bluetooth. The app is very simple to use - head over to your app store and download Heos (or click the highlighted links. Apple Store & Andriod Store). Once the app is booted up, it will search for your Heos device and then you're basically ready to go, there is a 'music' tab at the bottom which allows you to stream music from Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Soundcloud and more. You can also connect a USB to any device and listen to music from that. You can also ask Alexa to play, pause or stop the music, Apple AirPlay is also a viable choice to use.

Here are some key features on the Marantz NR1509:

• Now available – control with Amazon Alexa voice commands.
• Slim profile that’s half the height of a traditional AVR delivers exceptional performance and sound quality
• 5-channel discrete power amplifier, 85W per channel
• 6 HDMI inputs — including one input on the front panel — with full HDCP 2.2 support
• 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 colour resolution, HDR and BT.2020, plus Dolby Vision compatibility and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
• Supports surround formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Ability to decode high-resolution audio ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192-kHz — plus, DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks let you enjoy music exactly as the artist intended
• Built-in HEOS wireless multi-room audio technology
• Amazon Alexa voice control via the HEOS Home Entertainment skill
• Stream the most popular music services — like Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Deezer and many others — via Bluetooth, AirPlay or the HEOS app
• Integrated Phono input to directly connect your turntable
• Optimize your audio experience with Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ for a seamless setup within your listening environment
• Setup assistant, advanced GUI and Marantz 2016 AVR remote app for an easy out-of-box experience
• Built-in Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band support (dual antenna)

Who is Denon and what is HEOS?

Having over 100 years in the design and manufacture of home entertainment products, Denon has a unique combination of experience, technological expertise and strong branding to ensure their products are always at the cutting edge of technology whilst being simple to operate and offering exceptional value for money.

The HEOS series of wireless loudspeakers is Denon's first series of lifestyle, multi-room, stand-alone speaker units; designed to retain the same level of sonic superiority found within most Denon machines. These compact speakers may be small in stature, but they're huge in terms of features and sound quality.