Marantz AV 20 13.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamp/Processor

Main Features & Specifications

• All the info on the Marantz AV 20
• Design: Home Theatre Preamp/Processor with 13.4-Channel Processing
• Designed to be used with the matching Marantz AMP 20
• Marantz's HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and a wide dynamic range
• Toroidal power supply ensures low-noise, high-performance picture and sound
• Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding:
• Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theatre sound
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
• HDMI video conversion upscales 1080p and 4K signals up to 8K
• Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ XT32 auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
  • Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
  • Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
• Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for four subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
  • Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms
  • Audyssey MultEQ Editor App for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
• Optional Dirac Live room calibration and bass management:
  • Requires purchase of separate license from Dirac
  • Requires separate PC or Mac and a third-party USB microphone (all sold separately)

Digital and Streaming Music

• Built-In Wi-Fi® for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio:
  • Includes support for TIDAL and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
  • Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • Supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• Built-In Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
  • Play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
• Plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• Works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Multi-Room Audio/Video

• Three-room/three-source output
• Multi-Zone playback supports both analogue and digital audio connections
• Zone 2 and 3 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analogue audio inputs, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
  • Cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
• HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously

HDMI

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
  • All inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
  • All inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, and HLG
• Gaming-Optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
• Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

Other Connections

• 4-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to external power amps
  • Includes four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs
  • Maximum channels of processing is 13.4
• Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Toslink Optical, 2 Coaxial
• 7 Analogue RCA line-level stereo inputs
• 1 stereo balanced XLR input
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• Front-Panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a USB stick

General

• Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
  
• Included Accessories: System Remote Control (RC051SR), Batteries, Wire Labels, Quick Start Guide, Audyssey Microphone, Cardboard Microphone Stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC Power Cable
• Finish: Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 191 x 457 (Antenna Horizontal)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 254 x 457 (Antenna Vertical)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 191 x 437 (No Antenna)
• Weight: 15.0 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.