
Marantz - AV20 - Reference AV Preamplifier
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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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Specifications
Multichannel Surround
Sound Enhancements
Network
HDMI
Inputs & Outputs
Multi-Room CI
Other
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