Description
Marantz AV 20 Home Theater Preamp/Processor with 13.4-Channel Processing, Dolby Atmos, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and HEOS Built-in
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.
Product Highlights:
- Home theater preamp/processor with 13.4-channel processing
- Supports up to 13 speakers with external power amps, like theAMP 20or theAMP 10
- 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 sound
- Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization 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 optimization provides individual calibration for up to 4 subwoofers
- Optional Dirac Live Room Calibration, Active Room Treatment, and Bass Control
- Requirespurchase of separate license from Dirac
- Requires separate PC or Mac and a third-party USB microphone (all sold separately)
- Active Room Treatment available via a future firmware upgrade
Digital and streaming music options:
- 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 Pandora®, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
- Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
- 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 analog and digital audio connections
- Zone 2 and 3 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, 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 features:
- 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®, Dynamic HDR, 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
- 15.4-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
- 6 analog 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 thumb drive
- Rear-panel Type-A USB power port
- 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 headphone jack
- Removable power cord
Warranty and other info:
- Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
- Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
- Intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
- AM/FM tuner
- 17-7/16″W x 7-1/2″H x 18″D (10″H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
- Weight: 33.1 lbs.
- Warranty: 5 years
- Our 30-day money back guarantee
- MFR # AV20
What’s In The Box:
-
Marantz AV 20 owner’s manual
- AV Preamp/Processor
- 6′ AC power cord
- Remote control (RC051SR)
- 2 “AAA” batteries
- Sound calibration microphone (ACM1HB)
- 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
- FM wire antenna
- AM loop antenna
- Cardboard microphone stand
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Information
- Safety Instructions
- Notes on radio
- Sheet of self-adhesive cable labels
- Spotify brochure
- Heos brochure
- Microphone Stand Assembly Instructions
- “Bluetooth/WiFi Certified” note





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