Published On: July 22, 2010

Marantz Expands "Slimline" Family of A/V Solutions with Debut of NR1601 A/V Receiver

Published On: July 22, 2010
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Marantz Expands "Slimline" Family of A/V Solutions with Debut of NR1601 A/V Receiver

Marantz has begun to expand the company's "Slimline" family of products. The line carries the name "Slimline" because they very slim and compact - half the size of conventional AV receivers.

Marantz Expands "Slimline" Family of A/V Solutions with Debut of NR1601 A/V Receiver

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Marantz, a provider of home entertainment solutions, has announced the introduction of the NR1601 "Slimline" Audio/Video Receiver (SRP: $599). The 7-channel NR1601, which will be available later this month, joins Marantz' NR1501 "Slimline" A/V Receiver, which will be reduced in price to $399, in the company's family of smaller A/V receiver solutions. Just over 4" high and 13" deep, both units are approximately half the size of most conventional A/V receivers - and the same exact size as Marantz' Blu-ray players.Additional Resources

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Noted Kevin Zarow, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Marantz America: "With their unique 'Slimline' chassis, both the NR1601 and our NR1501 solve a common problem for custom installers and consumers - how to integrate today's most advanced audio/video capabilities into a space-saving home entertainment system without the addition of another large component. Just as importantly, both models reflect Marantz' longstanding audio heritage, offering today's most advanced codecs, providing users with a simple and straightforward way to enjoy superior performance from all audio and video sources, plus a host of integration-friendly features that enable users to take full advantage of today's digital entertainment universe."

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The NR1601 features 4 HDMI 1.4 inputs and front-panel USB connectivity for iPod digital. Built-in audio codecs ensure compatibility with audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, and a built-in transcoder lets users enjoy composite and component video via HDMI with a single cable solution. Nine sets of binding posts, along with Audyssey Audio Calibration allow for installation, and the backlit/learning/system remote control offers ergonomics and command and control, with Flasher Input for CI interoperability. The NR1601's contoured front panel combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for shielding.

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Please read our other articles, including Marantz Debuts Two AV Receivers, Marantz Debuts New SR7005 Flagship AV Receiver, and the Marantz SR 6004 AV receiver review by Dr. Ken Taraszka. For additional information please visit our Marantz brand page and our AV Receiver section.

The NR1601, like the new SR6005 and SR5005 receivers, is Bluetooth capable, designed to work in conjunction with Marantz' new RX101 Bluetooth receiver (SRP: $99.99). The RX101 plugs directly into the NR1601's M-XPort (Marantz eXpansion Port) and receives audio signals from Bluetooth-enabled devices (PDAs, PCs as entertainment devices, etc.). The signals are sent directly to the connected receiver. Users may listen to streaming audio from their Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, MP3 players, computers or other devices, including the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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