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Marantz AV 30 11.4-Channel Surround Preamplifier

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SKU: AMARAAV30B
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Refuse to Settle for Less Than Great with the Marantz AV 30 11.4-Channel Surround Preamplifier: Home-Theater Specialist Is Loaded with Connectivity, Features, and Audiophile-Grade Engineering

Make your home theater more musical, involving, and dynamic with the Marantz AV 30 preamplifier. Powered by a HEOS Reference 11.4-channel balanced preamplifier with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, and 8K Ultra HD, this 31.1-pound battleship accommodates speaker configurations up to 7.4.4. And its seven 8K HDMI inputs and outputs mean that you’ll experience your video in the highest-possible resolution.

You’ll also be able to dial-in your room sound thanks to built-in acoustic room tuning courtesy of Odyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live. Speaking of tuning. AV 30 arrives tuned by the Marantz sound master for warm, rich performance. Its HD on-screen interface simplifies your set-up process and reflects the intuitive nature that is part and parcel of this Roon-ready component. 

Inside, a toroidal transformer and optimized HDAM-SA2 module operates with fast responsiveness and ultra-low distortion. Along with a clock jitter reducer, they help oversee a sonically minded arsenal engineered for experiencing movies, sports, music, and more in immersive fashion. 

When it comes to network flexibility and connectivity, AV 30 doesn’t skimp on the essentials. Balanced XLR and RCA outputs hook up to your external power amps. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HEOS multi-room and streaming are all standard. Ditto automatic interfacing with AirPlay 2, Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, TuneIn, and more. Enjoy wireless high-res audio up to DSD5.6 and Bluetooth retransmission for Bluetooth-equipped headphones. Take advantage of a built-in MM phonostage and spin vinyl. An AM/FM tuner, XLR analog input, and four digital inputs further invite you to imagine the possibilities. 

Rounded out with a copper-plated chassis with metal front panel and remote control, the 7.5 x 17.4 x 16.3-inch (HWD) AV 30 comes with a five-year manufacturer warranty and Marantz’s earned reputation for tremendous build quality, design, and performance. To know more, just give us a call at 312-433-0200.

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Highlights

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  • Detailed and immersive sound transforms your home theater
  • 11.4-channel output allows a variety of speaker layouts up to 7.4.4
  • Decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced audio, and AURO-3D
  • Acoustic room tuning with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live, including Bass Control and Active Room Treatment
  • Seven HDMI inputs (all 8K) and three outputs for the highest resolution video
  • Sound Master tuned for warm, rich and detailed Marantz sound
  • High-quality HD on-screen interface makes setup intuitive
  • Balanced and RCA outputs for external power amplifiers
  • Elegant design matches beautiful sound
  • Optimized HDAM-SA2 for fast response and low distortion

Specifications

  • Multichannel Surround Technologies
  • DTS: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X
  • Dolby: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Height Virtualization, 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: 11.4
  • Sound Enhancements
  • Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidial Power Transformer: Yes / Yes
  • Current Feedback Topology / Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM): Yes / Yes (HDAM-SA2)
  • 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 (up to DSD5.6)
  • 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
  • HDCP 2.3 Support: Yes
  • HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
  • HDMI Upscaling: 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 40 Gbps)
  • 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
  • Video
  • Composite In / Out: 2 / 0
  • Component In / Out: 1 / 0
  • HDMI In / Out: 7 / 3
  • Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI: No / Yes
  • Audio
  • Analogue In: 6 (1× XLR)
  • Phono (MM) In: Yes
  • Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
  • Multi-Room Out: Analog / Digital: 2 / 0
  • Multichannel Pre-Amp Out: Yes (11.4 RCA, 11.4 XLR)
  • Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent)
  • Other
  • 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
  • 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
  • Others
  • Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32; Dirac Live Upgrade)
  • Front Display: 2-Line FLD, Port Hole OLED
  • Graphic User Interface: Modern HD GUI
  • GUI Languages: 9
  • 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: RC053SR
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 80 W
  • Standby Consumption: 0.2 W
  • CEC Standby Consumption: 0.5 W
  • Network Standby Consumption: 2.0 W
  • Maximum Dimensions: Antenna, Horizontal: (W × D × H) 17.4 × 16.3 × 7.5 in.;
  • Antenna, Vertical: (W × D × H) 17.4 × 16.3 × 10.0 in.; w/o Antenna: (W × D × H) 17.4 × 15.6 × 7.5 in.
  • Weight: 31.1 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: 747192143817
  • Limited Warranty (United States and Canada): 5-year
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