NR1501 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Quick...where are you going to put that surround sound receiver? Under a coffee table? In a closet? Maybe in the next room? Alright, we re exaggerating a bit. But you get the point. Most surround receivers today are huge. They take up a lot of space. Yes, you can opt for a compact system with sub-par performance. But why compromise? Marantz s NR1501 answers your needs for both d cor-friendly size and superb performance. That s because 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 high and 13 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 NR1501 looks the part, too, thanks to a contoured front panel that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for maximum shielding, dimensional stability, and sophisticated styling. Behind that panel are the features you need to enjoy the best home entertainment sources today. To begin with there are four HDMI inputs, all version 1.3-capable, of course. That means you ll enjoy both today s and tomorrow s video sources with stunning clarity and definition. The HDMI inputs are part of a comprehensive system that goes beyond mere switching capability. That s because the NR1501 includes decoding for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, to