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Marantz AV20 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier

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Martantz AV20 Overview

Product Information

Model: AV20/U1B | UPC: 747192143848

Specifications

What's In The Box

Product Information

Model: AV20/U1B | UPC: 747192143848

Elevated Listening Begins Here

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. HEOS® Built-in is included plus room correction with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac technologies, including Dirac Live Room Correction, Bass Control, and Active Room Treatment. It delivers Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO 3D, and features multiple inputs and balanced pre-amp outputs for all channels, including four independent subwoofers.

Reference-Quality Performance

AV 20 is engineered to create the most memorable home theater experiences possible. Powerful Devices advanced 32-bit processing decodes all the latest surround formats with the lowest possible distortion and the utmost accuracy. Enjoy dynamic and precise sound thanks to nine state-of-the-art 32 bit high precision 2 channel DACs with dedicated jitter reduction. The discrete HDAM-SA3 preamplifier stage feeds 13.4 channels of output via both RCA and XLR sockets to provide the best possible signal to a partnering amplifier.

Sound Master Tuned

Our Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 20 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create outstanding sound in your home. Making sound the Marantz way is a seamless fusion of art and science, practiced by creators who balance and select components individually for their sonic qualities — they are the Sound Masters.

System Matching

Make sure you get the best possible performance from your AV 20 by combining it with other Marantz products. Pairing the AV 20 with the Marantz AMP 20 power amplifier gives you 12 channels of amplification and a complete Sound Master Tuned experience.

Timeless Style

Excellence is heard and seen. Timelessly elegant, AV 20 is meticulously crafted with authentic materials in a modern style befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance. AV 20 is constructed using steel and aluminum casework and knobs while the subtle texture molded into the front panel is lit by the dimmable soft glow of sidelights on either side of the control surface, which features the iconic porthole design.

Endlessly Customizable

Comprehensive connectivity options and extensive optimization ability ensures AV 20 will always deliver the perfect results to suit your home theater. Marantz has provided 13.4 channels of configurable speaker outputs plus included Audyssey MultEQ XT32, so even challenging acoustic spaces can become ideal listening environments. Dirac Live Room Correction, complete with available Bass Control and Active Room Treatment upgrades, allows for fully optimized sound in even the most challenging acoustic conditions.

Effortless Control

While AV 20 may be comprehensively featured, everyday use and setup is not complicated. An included quick-start guide and extensive on-screen setup make configuration easy. The metal backlit remote control provides access to the most often used features while advanced HDMI connectivity allows you to use a TV remote for power and volume. The AV 20 also responds to voice commands from Siri.

Complete Compatibility

Seven HDMI inputs, plus digital, analog and phono inputs ensure connectivity to virtually any other components you may have. All HDMI inputs are 8K compatible, allowing any source to be sent at 8K or upscaled to the same resolution. Balanced RCA outputs, including provision for four individual subwoofers, are complemented by Zone Two and Zone Three preouts and two additional HDMI outputs, supporting extensive multi-room functionality.

Specifications

  • HDMI
    • Total HDMI Inputs: 7 (rear)
    • 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-Through in Standby Mode: Yes
    • DSD Audio Capability: Yes
    • Auto LipSync: Yes
  • Multi-Room
    • HEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes
    • HEOS Link Compatibility (IR / IP): Yes / Yes
    • Multi-Room Zones: 3
    • Zone Audio Source (HDMI / Optical, 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
  • Multichannel Surround Technologies
    • 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 / Toroidal 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: Yes
  • Network & Streaming
    • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming: Yes
    • Bluetooth Retransmit for Headphones: Yes
    • Apple HomePod Compatibility: 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 (2.8/5.6 MHz)
    • 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
    • Remote App Compatibility (Smartphones): Marantz AVR Remote
    • Remote App Compatibility (Tablets): Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
  • 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 (15.4 RCA, 15.4 XLR)
    • Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent) RCA, XLR
    • 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
  • General
    • Metal Front Panel: Yes
    • System Remote Control: RC051SR
    • Backlit: Yes
    • Power Consumption: 90 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 × 18.0 × 7.5 in
      • Antenna, Vertical (W × D × H): 17.4 × 18.0 × 10.0 in
      • Without Antenna (W × D × H): 17.4 × 17.2 × 7.5 in
    • Weight: 33.1 lbs
  • Others
    • Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
    • Dirac Live: Upgradeable
    • Front Display: 2-Line FLD, Port Hole OLED
    • Graphic User Interface: Modern HD GUI
    • GUI Languages: 3
    • Setup Assistant / Smart Select: Yes / Yes
    • Firmware Update by Network / USB: Yes / Yes
    • Variable Crossover / Optimized Bass Redirection / Bass Sync: Yes / Yes / Yes
    • Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer: Yes / Yes

What's In The Box

  • AV20 AV Preamplifier
  • Remote Control
  • AM/FM Antennas
  • Wire Labels
  • Audyssey Microphone
  • 2 External Detachable Antenna
  • AC Cord
  • Manual
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