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Marantz - AV20 - Reference AV Preamplifier

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Original price $10,000.00
Original price $10,000.00 - Original price $10,000.00
Original price $10,000.00
Current price $8,000.00
$8,000.00 - $8,000.00
Current price $8,000.00
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ℹ Product Information

AV 20 represents the highest measure of performance and capability for reference-level home theater systems. This reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier features Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry, and boasts seven HDMI inputs, each of which is 8K UHD compatible.

  • Meticulously crafted with authentic materials
  • 13.4 Channels
  • 7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
  • 8K and Dolby Atmos
  • 3D Audio
  • HEOS Built-In

Elevated Listening Begins Here

When it comes to home theatre, Marantz AV Separates bring your movies to life. AV 20 bears all the cinematic performance and feature-rich innovation we’re renowned for, expertly engineered with a timeless design.

  • Reference Quality Performance - AV 20 is engineered to create the most memorable home theatre experiences possible.
  • Sound Master Tuned - Marantz' Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 20 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create outstanding sound in your home.
  • Endlessly Customisable - Comprehensive connectivity options and extensive optimisation ability ensures AV 20 will always deliver the perfect results to suit your home theatre.
  • System Matching - Make sure you get the best possible performance from your AV 20 by combining it with other Marantz products – such as the AMP 20.

For the Soundtrack of Your Life

HEOS® Built-in has a search feature that lets you find and stream from the world’s leading music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD.

  • Search for Songs Across Platforms - HEOS® Built-in has a search feature that lets you find and stream from the world’s leading music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD.
  • Your Whole Home in One Place - HEOS-enabled devices allow you to control multiple rooms, all with the HEOS app.
  • Hi-Resolution Streaming - Use your HEOS-enabled Marantz devices to access high-resolution music streaming and discover a whole new way to love your favourites.
    • Specifications

      Multichannel Surround

      • DTS: DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X (13ch)
      • Dolby: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround
      • IMAX: IMAX Enhanced
      • Auro 3D / 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: Yes / Yes / Yes
      • Multichannel Stereo: Yes
      • Max Number of Processing (Pre-amp) Channels: 13.4

      Sound Enhancements

    • Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidial Power Transformer: Yes / Yes
    • Current Feedback Topology / Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM): Yes / Yes (SA3, monolithic)
    • Pure Direct / Gold-Plated RCA Terminals: Yes / Yes
    • Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
    • Dirac Live upgradability: Yes
    • Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2: Yes
    • Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume / Audyssey LFC: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Audyssey: MultEQ XT32

    Network

    • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming: Yes
    • Bluetooth Retransmit for Bluetooth Headphones: Yes
    • Apple HomePod: Yes
    • Lossy formats: MP3, WMA, AAC
    • Lossless formats: FLAC, FLAC HD 192/24, ALAC, ALAC 192/24, WAV, WAV 192/24
    • DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
    • Gapless Playback: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD
    • TuneIn / AirPlay 2 / Spotify: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Roon-Ready: Yes
    • Other Streaming Services*: Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / Napster / Soundcloud
    • Compatible with Remote App for Smartphones: Marantz AVR Remote
    • Compatible with Remote App for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle

    HDMI

    • Total HDMI Inputs: 7 (rear)
    • HDCP2.3 Support: Yes
    • HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
    • HDMI Scaling: 1080P/4K to 8K
    • GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes
    • HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
    • 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-Through In/Out: 7 / 2 (up to 40Gbps)
    • HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Enhanced ARC: Yes
    • ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming: Yes
    • Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport: Yes / Yes
    • HDMI Pass-Though in Standby Mode: Yes
    • DSD Audio Capability: Yes
    • Auto LipSync: Yes

    Inputs & Outputs

    • Composite In / Out: 2 / 0
    • Component In / Out: 1 / 0
    • HDMI In / Out: 7 / 3
    • Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI: No / Yes
    • Analogue In: 6 (1x XLR)
    • Phono (MM) In: Yes
    • Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
    • Multi-Room Out: analog / digital: 2 / 0
    • Multichannel Pre-Amp Out: Yes (15.4 RCA, 15.4 XLR)
    • Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent) RCA, XLR
    • Speaker A / B: assignable pre out
    • Bi-amp drive: assignable pre out
    • Front USB Input / USB Audio: Yes / Yes
    • USB Power Supply (Rear): Yes
    • AM/FM Tuner: Yes

    Multi-Room CI

    • HEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes
    • HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP: Yes / Yes
    • Multi-Room Zones: 3
    • Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue: Yes (2 ch) / Yes (2 ch) / Yes / Yes
    • Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Pre-Out: No / Yes
    • Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
    • IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
    • IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus: Yes / Yes
    • DC Trigger Output: 3
    • HDMI Diagnostics: Yes

    Other

    • Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live (upgrade)
    • Front Display: 2-Line FLD, Port Hole OLED
    • Graphic User Interface - GUI: Modern HD GUI
    • GUI Languages: 3
    • Setup Assistant / Smart Select: Yes / Yes
    • Firmware Update by Network / USB: Yes / Yes
    • Variable Cross Over / Optimized Bass Redirection / Bass Sync: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer: Yes / Yes

    General

    • Metal Front Panel: Yes
    • System Remote Control: RC051SR
    • Backlit: Yes
    • Power Consumption: 90 W
    • Standby Consumption: 0.2 W
    • CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5 W
    • Network Standby Consumption: <2.0 W
    • Maximum Dimensions: Antenna Horizontal (W x D x H) 17.4 × 18.0 × 7.5 in.; Antenna Vertical (W x D x H) 17.4 × 18.0 × 10.0 in.; W/o Antenna (W x D x H) 17.4 × 17.2 × 7.5 in.
    • Weight: 33.1 lbs.
    • What's in the box: Main unit, remote control, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord
    • UPC Code: 747192143848
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