Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Marantz NR1608

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CX-A5200 vs NR1608 comparison chart

Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Marantz NR1608 review

Yamaha CX-A5200
Marantz NR1608

The Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Marantz NR1608 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Yamaha CX-A5200 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz NR1608 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of CX-A5200 is 2018, and NR1608 is 2017. CX-A5200 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - NR1608.

Main advantages Yamaha CX-A5200 over Marantz NR1608

  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but CX-A5200 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Marantz NR1608 over Yamaha CX-A5200

  • We do not know advantages




The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha CX-A5200 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Marantz NR1608 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.


CX-A5200 NR1608
Stereo power (RMS), W/OhmN/A50/8, 70/6
Output impedance, OhmN/A8, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.05

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CX-A5200 8 out of 10, and the NR1608 - 10.




Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz NR1608 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

CX-A5200 NR1608
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE PRO (ES9026) 384 KHz/32-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTHi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ





CX-A5200 NR1608
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Ethernet (RJ45)11

Streaming services


CX-A5200 NR1608
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha CX-A5200 got 9 points, but Marantz NR1608 received 8 points.


Yamaha CX-A5200 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz NR1608 has 8/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the CX-A5200 has a Phono interface.

CX-A5200 NR1608
HDMI input/output7/38/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input31
Coaxial digital input31
Composite input43
Component input/output2/02/1
Phono (MM) input
Multi channel preamp output

Video features



CX-A5200 NR1608
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020HLG, BT.2020

Additional features



CX-A5200 NR1608
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notIP Control



CX-A5200 NR1608
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastMarantz 2016 AVR Remote App, HEOS App
DC trigger output (12V)21

Multichannel surround



CX-A5200 NR1608
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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