Any fears that a cut-down chassis translates to a half-pint performance are convincingly quashed by the NR1607. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X encoding, 4K HDCP 2.2 HDMI inputs, plus extensive High-Res Audio file compatibility, this is an AV receiver that won’t run out of steam anytime soon. It also sounds remarkably fine, with the one caveat that it’s unlikely to dislodge roofing tiles without considerable help from El Niño.
If you want a leading-edge home-cinema experience for the living room, but know you’ll never be able to swing a traditional heavyweight AVR, the NR1607 demands an audition. Add a sub/sat Atmos speaker package and you’ll be good to go with everything from UHD Blu-ray to Sky Q. Recommended.
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