Marantz AV8805 13.2Ch Network AV Surround Pre-Amp

AV8805

THE WORLD’S FIRST 13.2 CHANNEL FULL 4K ULTRA HD NETWORK AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER WITH HEOS

The World’s First 13.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Surround Pre-Amplifier with HEOS. Control Your Music with Amazon Alexa Voice Commands.

Everything you'd expect from the Marantz name

The AV8805 is the most powerful Marantz home theater unit. Connect all your devices and bring to life your content with smooth, crystal clear picture and sound quality.

Sophisticated Engineering

The 13.2 channel AV8805 with 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs provide a flexible yet detailed pre-amplifier stage for the advanced home cinema enthusiast. Enjoy it with acoustically matching Marantz MM series power amplifiers, like the MM8077, and immerse yourself in three-dimensional audio provided by the latest integrated surround formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Auro-3D will be enabled via a future firmware update at no additional charge. Marantz proprietary HDAM technology combines matched-precision discrete circuit elements with ultra-wide-end response for a wider soundstage and refined musical reproduction while built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi streaming and HEOS support, plus Apple AirPlay compatibility, let you stream and enjoy your favorite audio wirelessly.

Latest HDMI Connectivity; HDCP 2.2 Compatible

The Marantz AV8805 is future-compatible, with the latest HDMI and HDCP 2.2 specifications on all eight HDMI inputs. AV8805 supports 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through on every input. It is compatible with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and other 4K Ultra HD sources. Dolby Vision compatibility, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), new HDR format for broadcasting and pass-through capability are also supported.

Advanced 32-bit D/A Conversion On All Channels

The Marantz AV8805 features premium grade AK4490 32-bit DACs on all channels and XLR input and outputs. There's a balanced XLR stereo input that's assignable as well as 15.2 balanced XLR outputs, which includes the two subwoofer outputs, front height/width outputs and overhead channels.

High-Grade Audio Components

The AV8805 features the latest Marantz proprietary HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) components, which consist of matched-precision discrete selected circuit elements on a compact sub-board along with ultra-wide-band response (100 kHz, -3 dB) for an open soundstage with refined detail reproduction.

Product Highlights:

Processing:

• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping surround sound; compatible with 5.1.2 to 9.2.4 setups
  • DTS:X for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage
• Auro-3D® built in for three-dimensional soundfields with Auro-3D soundtrack mixes (up to 13.1-channel configurations)
• video upconversion (up to 4K) for analog and HDMI sources
• Audyssey "Platinum" speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ® XT32 advanced auto setup and room calibration uses high-resolution digital processing filters to deliver balanced, dynamic sound to as many as 8 listening positions (expandable to 32 with a professional installer)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ for fuller sound at lower listening levels
  • Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for dual subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
  • Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms

Digital Music Options:

• built-in 802.11n dual-band Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
  • includes support for Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, SiriusXM, and free Internet radio streams with TuneIn (subscription required for some services)
  • Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through the receiver via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
• Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone®, iPad, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes®
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• front-panel USB input for connecting an iPod®, iPhone or thumb drive
  • direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses the device's digital-to-analog converter for better sound
• 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)
• DLNA certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers
• M-DAX2 (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for better sound from MP3s and other digital music files

Multi-room Audio:

• three-room/three-source output
• line-level outputs for Zones 2 and 3
• Zone 2 HDMI output for watching video content from different sources in two rooms simultaneously
• component and composite video outputs can be assigned to Zone 2

Connections:

• 15.2-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connecting to amplifiers and powered subwoofers
• HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) functionality via firmware update (no ETA yet) supports the most advanced surround and object-based audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via single HDMI connection between AVRs and compatible TVs
• component video switching: 3 in, 1 out
• composite video switching: 5 in, 2 out (includes front-panel input)
• digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical and 2 coaxial
• 7 sets of stereo unbalanced RCA audio inputs (including front-panel input)
• 1 set of stereo balanced XLR audio inputs
• MM phono input for connecting a turntable
• 7.1-channel RCA preamp inputs
• Ethernet port for a fast, dependable wired network connection
• IR, remote, and 12-volt trigger connections for use with external controllers
• RS-232C port has Control4 SDDP and Crestron Connected certification, for quick, easy integration with Control4 and Crestron home automation gear
• 1/4" headphone output
• detachable power cord

Audio Performance Features:

• massive low-noise toroidal power transformer derived from Marantz Reference Series components
• premium-grade AKM AK4490 32-bit DACs on all channels
• fully discrete HDAM current-feedback modules
• heavy copper-plated chassis with three-piece top cover and double-layer bottom plate provide superior structural strength and isolation from vibration and interference
• high-density anti-vibration feet with felt insulators

General Features:

• supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
• free Marantz remote app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remote
• works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• built-in AM/FM HD Radio™ tuner
• remote control
• 17-3/8"W x 7-3/8"H x 16-15/16"D
• weight: 30.2 lbs.
• Package Weight    37.75 lb / 17.12kg
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH)    21 x 19 x 12"