Marantz AV 30 11.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamp/Processor
The Marantz AV 30 is designed for large media rooms and dedicated home theatre systems, bringing reference-level performance and considerable flexibility to a serious cinema setup. This 11.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier uses Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry and seven HDMI inputs, all compatible with 8K Ultra HD. HEOS™ provides high-resolution music streaming, while Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction is included, with optional Dirac Live available for those wanting to take room optimisation further. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS Pro and AURO-3D, the AV 30 also provides a comprehensive selection of inputs and balanced preamp outputs for all channels, including four independent subwoofers.
At its heart is advanced 32-bit Analog Devices processing, providing accurate decoding of the latest surround formats with exceptionally low distortion. The discrete HDAM-SA2 preamplifier stage feeds all 11.4 channels through both RCA and XLR outputs, making it an ideal partner for a suitably capable power amplifier. As you would expect from Marantz, the AV 30 has also been meticulously tuned by the Marantz Sound Master, with careful component selection based not simply on specifications, but on their individual sonic qualities. It is that balance of engineering and listening that gives the AV 30 its particular character — thoroughly modern technology, thoughtfully voiced.
Marantz AV 30 11.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamp/Processor
Main Features & Specifications
- All the info on the Marantz AV 30
- Design: Home Theatre Preamp/Processor with 11.4-Channel Processing
- Supports up to 11 speakers with external power amps, like the AMP 30, AMP 20, or the AMP 10
- Marantz's HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and a wide dynamic range
- 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 Virtualisation and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
- HDMI video conversion upscales 1080p and 4K signals up to 8K
- Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimisation provides individual calibration for up to 4 subwoofers
- Optional Dirac Live room calibration, active room treatment and bass control
- 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, Qobuz 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
- 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
- 1 component video input
- 2 composite video inputs
- 4-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to external power amps
- Includes four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs
- Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Toslink Optical, 2 Coaxial
- 5 Analogue RCA line-level stereo inputs
- MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
- Front-Panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a USB stick
- Rear-Panel Type-A USB power port
- Ethernet port for network connection
- RS-232C and remote (IR) connections for use with optional third-party controllers
- Three 12-volt trigger outputs for sending power commands to external gear, like a power amplifier or cooling fan
- Two amp control outputs to link power and standby with compatible connected Marantz amplifiers
- Full-sized ¼” (6.35mm) headphone jack
- Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
General
- Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
- Included Accessories: Remote Control (RC053SR), Batteries, Wire Labels, Quick Start Guide, Audyssey Microphone, Cardboard Microphone Stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC Power Cable
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 414mm (Antenna Horizontal)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 254 x 414mm (Antenna Vertical)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 394mm (No Antenna)
- Weight: 11.1 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.
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