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Marantz AV 20 – Premium 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier for Reference-Level Home Theatre
Experience the pinnacle of home cinema performance with the Marantz AV 20, a reference 13.4 channel balanced AV preamplifier designed for the ultimate home theatre setup. Featuring Marantz’s renowned HDAM discrete circuitry, this premium AV processor boasts seven HDMI inputs, each fully compatible with 8K UHD resolution for the most immersive viewing experience.
Meticulously Crafted with Authentic Materials and Timeless Design
The AV 20 combines meticulous craftsmanship with high-quality components, delivering superior sound quality and longevity. Its elegant and timeless design complements any sophisticated home theatre environment.
Key Features of the Marantz AV 20:
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13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier for precise, immersive audio
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Seven HDMI Inputs plus eARC Support for seamless connectivity
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Full 8K UHD and Dolby Atmos compatibility for stunning visual and audio clarity
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Support for advanced 3D Audio formats
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Built-in HEOS Multi-Room Streaming technology for whole-home audio control
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Comprehensive optimisation and connectivity options tailored to your home theatre needs
Elevate Your Home Cinema Experience
Designed to bring cinematic sound and visual performance into your living room, the Marantz AV 20 is expertly engineered to deliver breathtaking audio detail and immersive surround sound. Utilising Marantz Sound Master tuning and carefully selected components, it produces exceptional sound quality that transforms your favourite movies, music, and games.
Seamless Integration with Marantz Ecosystem
For the best performance, pair the AV 20 with other Marantz AV separates, such as the Marantz AMP 20 amplifier, to build a fully customisable and powerful home theatre system.
HEOS Built-In: Your Gateway to Premium Music Streaming
The AV 20 features HEOS Built-In, allowing you to easily stream high-resolution audio from top music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD. The intuitive HEOS app enables multi-room control, so you can enjoy your music anywhere in your home with compatible HEOS devices.
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Search and stream music effortlessly across multiple platforms
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Control your entire home audio setup with the HEOS app
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Access high-resolution streaming for superior sound quality
Upgrade your home theatre with the Marantz AV 20 and experience the highest level of sound and video performance available today.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Supported Audio Formats | |
| 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 |
| Streaming Services | TuneIn, AirPlay 2, Spotify |
| Roon-Ready | Yes |
| Other Streaming Services | Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, Soundcloud |
| Remote App Compatibility | |
| Smartphones | Marantz AVR Remote |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Others | |
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
| Dirac Live (upgrade) | Yes |
| 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. |
| Without 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, cardboard microphone stand, 2 external detachable antenna, AC cord |
| UPC Code | 747192143848 |