NR1602 has received an excellent review from CNET UK, which begins with ''Marantz has bought some much-needed flair to the humble AV receiver with the slim-line NR1602, network-savvy and offering siren-sweet sound, this beauty doesn't miss a beat.'' This extremely positive review is aptly summarised with the following quote ''The Marantz NR1602 is an outstanding receiver...we're smitten'' CNET UK (August 2011)​