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.
- Meticulously crafted with authentic materials
- 13.4 Channels
- 7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
- 8K and Dolby Atmos
- 3D Audio
- HEOS Built-In
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type: Reference 13.4-channel AV preamplifier / processor
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Channel processing: Up to 13.4 channels
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Balanced outputs: Full 15.4-channel XLR pre-outs
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Unbalanced outputs: Full 15.4-channel RCA pre-outs
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Independent subwoofer outputs: 4 (RCA & XLR)
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HDMI inputs: 7 × HDMI 2.1 (8K/60, 4K/120)
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HDMI outputs: 3 (Main ×2 + Zone 2)
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eARC: Yes
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HDCP: 2.3
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HDR support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR
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Gaming features: ALLM, VRR, QFT
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Video scaling: Up to 8K
Surround Formats
- Dolby Atmos
- Dolby TrueHD
- Dolby Surround
- DTS:X Pro
- DTS:X
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS Neural:X
- DTS Virtual:X
- IMAX Enhanced
- Auro-3D
- Sony 360 Reality Audio
- MPEG-H
Room Correction
- Audyssey MultEQ XT32
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume
- Audyssey LFC
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Dirac Live Ready (optional license)
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Dirac Live Bass Control Ready (optional)
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Dirac Active Room Treatment Ready (optional)
Audio Features
- Marantz HDAM-SA3 discrete analog circuitry
- Current Feedback topology
- Toroidal power transformer
- Copper-plated chassis
- Pure Direct mode
- Clock Jitter Reducer
- MDAX2 compressed audio enhancement
Streaming & Networking
- HEOS Built-in
- AirPlay 2
- Spotify Connect
- TIDAL
- Qobuz
- Amazon Music
- Deezer
- SoundCloud
- TuneIn Internet Radio
- Napster
- Roon Ready
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth (including headphone retransmit)
- Ethernet
Hi-Res Audio
- FLAC, WAV, ALAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- DSD 2.8 MHz & 5.6 MHz
- Gapless playback
Inputs
- 7 × HDMI
- 6 × Analog audio (including 1 × balanced XLR stereo)
- 1 × MM phono input
- 2 × Optical
- 2 × Coaxial digital
- 1 × USB-A (front)
Outputs
- 15.4-channel XLR pre-outs
- 15.4-channel RCA pre-outs
- 3 × HDMI outputs
- Zone 2 analog pre-out
- 3 × 12V triggers
Control
- RS-232
- IP control
- Web control
- HEOS app
- Marantz AVR Remote app
- Works with Control4, Crestron, and other automation systems
General
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Dimensions (W × D × H): 442 × 437 × 191 mm (17.4 × 17.2 × 7.5 in)
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Weight: 15.0 kg (33.1 lb)
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Power consumption: 90 W
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Finish: Black
