Marantz AV8805A 13.2Ch 8K UHD Pre-Amplifier with HEOS Built-in and Voice Control

Product Information

The versatile Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience with 13.2 channel processing capability, 8K pass-through, and support for the latest in surround sound audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX Enhanced®, and Auro-3D®. Marantz’s proprietary technologies enhance any audio playback for the most demanding of listeners. Stream music throughout your home with HEOS® Built-in for a whole home audio experience from your favorite streaming services. With the new Marantz AV8805A, you get incredible fidelity and unparalleled audio precision.

Features:

8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through support for every entertainment need: With the latest technology in HDMI support, enjoy 8K quality video from your 8K source devices or with 8K upscaling from Full HD or 4K sources.
Ideal for the most advanced home theater enthusiast: With 13.2 channel processing and 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs, and flexible pre-amplifier stages, enjoy your movies with a system you deserve.
Featuring the most advanced 3D audio formats: Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D® processing are all supported for total flexibility and compatibility.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDMI support: Through the main HDMI output, connect your TV via eARC HDMI to allow uncompressed and object-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® directly from your smart TV app to your system.
DTS:X® Pro support: DTS:X® Pro can process up to 13 channels, wowing listeners with the most cutting-edge DTS technology.
Bringing you leading-edge video compatibility: The latest High Dynamic Range format support including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 color resolution, and BT.2020, as well as Dynamic HDR, to provide miraculous picture quality for brightness, clarity, and contrast.
Experience the next chapter in movie entertainment: With 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, Dynamic HDR, and Quick Media Switching (QMS), enjoy the smoothest, most crystal-clear picture quality available.
The latest in gaming thrills: With 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) enjoy your gaming experience with amazing imaging with reduced lag and tearing.
Stream music from your favorite sources: Play songs from Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, and more via AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the HEOS app.

Masterfully Engineered

The AV8805A is made for home cinema enthusiasts who want everything, versatility, flexibility, and musicality. Extensively tuned by world-renowned sound acousticians at the most state-of-the-art facilities, Marantz leverages decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment. This enhanced audio quality is made possible by their proprietary current feedback and HDAM technology. In total, 17 single-board HDAM modules are used to achieve the best channel separation for reference-setting audio performance.

Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity with eARC support

Enjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies such as 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, various HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), and Dynamic HDR, as well as the latest gaming technologies such as 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). In addition, the AV8805A features HDMI eARC which supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® in masterful quality from your TV source. For your convenience, your HDMI inputs automatically rename themselves with information provided by the source when available.

Full 3D Audio Support

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.

Specifications

Multichannel Surround
- DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro: Yes / Yes / Yes (update)
- DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X: No / Yes (11ch)
- DTS Virtual:X: Yes
- IMAX Enhanced: Yes
- Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
- Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround: No / Yes
- Auro 3D: Yes
- 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: No
- Audyssey DSX: No
- Multichannel Stereo: Yes
- Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels: 13.2
Sound Enhancements
- Copper Plated Chassis: Yes
- Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI: Yes / No
- Current Feedback Topology: Yes
- Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM): Yes
- Pure Direct: Yes
- Gold plated RCA terminals: Yes
- Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
- Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume: Yes / Yes
- Audyssey LFC: Yes
- Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2: Yes
Network
- HEOS Multi-room and Streaming: Yes
- Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: No
- Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Network Audio Sharing: Yes
- Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Lossless formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24: Yes / Yes / Yes
- DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
- FLAC HD 192/24: Yes
- WAV 192/24: Yes
- ALAC 192/24: Yes
- Gapless Playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)
- AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay2)
- Internet radio: Yes (TuneIn)
- Spotify Connect/ Tidal/ Deezer/ others: Yes (connect)
- Pandora: Yes
- SiriusXM: Yes
- Other Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD/Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
- Roon Tested: Yes
- Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Marantz 2016 AVR Remote
- Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
- Ethernet Ports: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
HDMI
- HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / 1
- HDCP2.3 support: Yes
- HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
- Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI: Yes
- Analogue to HDMI scaling: up to 8K 60/50
- HDMI to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
- GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes
- HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
- HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
- Enhanced ARC: Yes
- HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
- Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching: Yes / Yes / Yes
- 3D Signal Pass-Through: Yes
- 8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
- 4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
- HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode: Yes
- Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction: Yes / Yes
- CEC: Yes
- DSD Audio Capability: Yes
- Audio Return Channel: Yes
- Auto LipSync: Yes
Multi-Room / CI
- HEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes
- HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP: Yes / Yes
- Multi-Room Zones: 3
- Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog: Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
- Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout: No / Yes
- Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
- IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
- IR Flasher In: Yes
- Marantz Remote Bus: Yes
- DC Trigger Output: 2
- HDMI Diagnostics: Yes
Others
- Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
- FL Display: 2 lines + porthole
- Graphic User Interface - GUI: Advanced
- ISF Certification: Yes
- GUI Languages: 3
- Setup Assistant: Yes
- Smart Select: Yes
- Firmware Update by Network / USB: Yes / Yes
- Variable Cross Over: Yes
- Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
- Bass Sync: Yes
- ECO Mode: No
- Auto Power-off: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
Inputs/Outputs
- Composite In / Out: 4+1 / 2
- Component In / Out: 3 / 1
- HDMI In / Out: 7+1 / 3
- Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI: Yes / Yes
- Analogue In / Out: 6+1 (1x XLR) / No
- Phono (MM) In: Yes
- Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
- Multi-Room Out: analog / digital: 2 / No
- Multichannel Pre Out: Yes (15.2 RCA & 15.2 XLR)
- Subwoofer Out: 2 (independent)
- 7.1 multichannel input: Yes
- Speaker A / B: assignable pre out
- Bi-amp drive: assignable pre out
- Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: pre-out
- Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB: Yes / Yes / No / Yes / Yes
- USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone: Yes / No / No
- AM/FM Tuner: Yes
General
- Metal Front Panel: Yes
- System Remote Control: RC039SR
- Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Power Consumption in W: 90
- Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W: No
- Standby Consumption in W: 0.2
- CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
- Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.5
- Network Control On Consumption in W: No
- Weight in lbs.: 30.4

What's in the Box

AV8805A Pre-Amplifier
Power Cord
Remote Control
(20 AAA Remote Batteries
Sound Calibration Microphone
2 WLAN/Bluetooth Antennas
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
Cable Labels
Quick Start
Warranty
User Guide
Warranty Information

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Rated 4 out of 5

Worth the $$$$'s

I upgraded from the 8802a and enjoy this unit (8805a just as much and more with added listening modes. Sound stage and quality are excellent. Built like a tank and easy on the eyes. I love the flexibility in configuring the speakers and assignable amps. I use all 13 channels and it sounds awesome. I would have give an overall 5 star except the HDMI sync/handshake is not always reliable with my Epson Projector when using PC as the source when streaming music. It will keep trying to connect until it finally does after about 4-5 minutes sometimes. Other HDMI sources connect first shot.

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March 13, 2022

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Rated 3 out of 5

Great build quality, fidelity and over all feel!

Hello all, I purchased my Marantz AV8805A Nov 2021 after doing some extensive research on AV processors. My previous receiver was an SR5008. An old geezer but worked like a champ. This time I elected for AV separates in order to achieve higher amplification and better quality of sound. These can be achieved by separating components. In addition to the AV8805A I purchased a Marantz MM8077 to power my 4x Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers and a Parasound Halo A51 to power my 5x floor speakers. What I like about the AV8805A: build quality, overall feel, sound quality, connectivity options, user interface (UI, and app. What I don't like or is lacking on the AV8805A: online steaming capabilities, which I am finding occupy most of my listening time! I wish the AV8805A was a Tidal and Spotify Connect, AND Roon Ready (not just Tested). That would be huge! Yes, in some instances switching inputs will result in a loss of image or data to the TV (like previous comment mentioned). That is annoying, but I understand its complicated. This is happening on my Sony XBR TV. Remote control backlight should be brighter for night viewing and include text not just blank button. Its very hard to read at night. Also, let’s get rid of Audyssey XT32 and move to DIRAC, which I believe is far more superior to Audyssey (sorry Audyssey...). Took me 2-3 tries to calibrate my 5.1.4 speaker system even though I bought the Audyssey iPad APP. Its just not that reliable or accurate especially for low freq calibration (subwoofers). Another item on the wish list, perhaps another 1-2 8K HDMI inputs along with 2x eARC HDMI outputs. Overall, I am very happy with my AV8805A and would recommend it to others with few disclaimers. For example, I am back on the market for a good network streamer that can provide me with a higher quality streaming (32bit / 768Khz as opposed to current wired 24Bit/192Khz or 16Bit/ 44Khz on Airplay or Chromecast), and a Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, Qobuz and Spotify Connect native! These should really be included on a $5K AV processor... Thanks for reading this review. Hope you found it helpful.

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January 12, 2022

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Rated 1 out of 5

Profound regret: loses hdmi sync with input device

I upgraded from an AV7703 in an 11.2 setup to a AV8805A in a 13.2 setup. My input devices are Apple TV 4K, Tivo Edge 4K, and of course ARC from a Samsung 8-series 82" LED TV. The AV7703 worked great in this setup. The AV8805A regularly loses sync with the input HDMI signal, at which time video and audio drop out. Recovering requires switching inputs or toggling power. This happens when the video mode changes, such as when returning to a Home Menu from streaming. Profoundly disappointing for such an expensive model.

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4K/120Hz

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4K/120Hz

LINDA B on Nov 20, 2021

Will my turntable and turntable amp with this processor?

A shopper on Sep 4, 2021

Thanks for your inquiry, The AV8805A has a built-in MM phono preamp and will accommodate any turntable with a moving magnet cartridge without the need for a separate MM phono preamp.