Marantz - AV20 - Reference AV Preamplifier (ETA late March)

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