Marantz AV20 13.4 Channel AV Preamplifier
The Marantz AV20 13.4 Channel AV Preamplifier is built for home theatre enthusiasts who demand reference-grade performance, cutting-edge processing, and remarkable sonic precision. Designed to serve as the centrepiece of a premium AV setup, the AV20 brings studio-quality clarity, deep immersion, and next-generation connectivity to your entertainment space. Whether you’re building a state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos home theatre or a multi-zone audio system, this powerhouse preamplifier elevates every movie, game, and music experience.
Key Features & Benefits
State-of-the-Art 13.4 Channel Processing
The Marantz AV20 is engineered to support advanced 3D audio formats, making it ideal for high-performance setups. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, and 360 Reality Audio, it delivers breathtaking spatial sound and a fully enveloping cinematic experience.
Next-Generation HDMI 2.1 Support
Equipped with multiple HDMI 2.1 inputs and outputs, the AV20 ensures seamless 8K video passthrough, high-frame-rate gaming, and enhanced dynamic range. Enjoy 4K/120Hz gaming, VRR, ALLM, and HDR10+ compatibility—perfect for both movie lovers and gamers seeking uncompromised quality.
High-Resolution Audio Performance
Crafted with Marantz’s premium HDAM circuitry and audiophile-grade components, the AV20 delivers exceptional clarity and warmth. It supports high-resolution audio playback, ensuring every musical nuance is reproduced with depth, detail, and emotion. From orchestral soundtracks to stereo listening, the AV20 handles it all with finesse.
Customizable Room Optimization
The inclusion of cutting-edge calibration technologies ensures your home theatre performs flawlessly in any room. With Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live upgrade options, and precise bass management, the AV20 optimises speaker performance and creates a tailored listening environment with accurate imaging and powerful low-frequency control.
Advanced Connectivity & Multi-Room Support
The Marantz AV20 offers extensive connectivity to suit complex installations. With HEOS Built-in, you can stream music wirelessly and effortlessly distribute audio across multiple zones. Support for AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and high-res streaming services gives you endless entertainment options.
Premium Build Quality
Featuring Marantz’s iconic design language, the AV20 combines timeless elegance with robust construction. The chassis minimises vibration, while the internal layout maximises signal purity and dynamic performance. It looks as refined as it sounds.
Why Choose the Marantz AV20?
- Perfect for high-end home theatre installations
- Delivers ultra-immersive 3D surround sound
- Supports the latest 8K and HDMI 2.1 technologies
- Offers superior audio fidelity with Marantz HDAM circuits
- Flexible enough for multi-zone and whole-home audio
- Room-tuned performance with advanced calibration options
Take Your Home Theatre to the Next Level
The Marantz AV20 13.4 Channel AV Preamplifier is more than a control hub—it’s a performance-driven masterpiece crafted for serious home theatre builders. If you want uncompromising clarity, precise sound engineering, and future-ready technology, this preamplifier is the perfect foundation.
Upgrade your audio experience today and experience cinema the way it was meant to be heard.
Specifications of the Marantz AV20 13.4 Channel AV Preamplifier
| Marantz AV20 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Multichannel Surround | |
| DTS | DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X (13ch) |
| Dolby | Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround |
| IMAX | IMAX Enhanced |
| Auro 3D / 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max Processing Channels | 13.4 |
| Sound Enhancements | |
| Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidal Transformer | Yes / Yes |
| Current Feedback / HDAM | Yes / Yes (SA3, monolithic) |
| Pure Direct / Gold-Plated RCA | Yes / Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
| Dirac Live Upgradable | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer (MDAX2) | Yes |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume / LFC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey Version | MultEQ XT32 |
| Network & Streaming | |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| HEOS Multi-Room | Yes |
| Bluetooth Headphone Retransmit | Yes |
| Apple HomePod | Yes |
| Lossy Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC |
| Lossless Formats | FLAC, FLAC HD 192/24, ALAC, ALAC 192/24, WAV, WAV 192/24 |
| DSD Streaming | Yes (2.8/5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD |
| TuneIn / AirPlay 2 / Spotify | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Roon Ready | Yes |
| Other Streaming | Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, SoundCloud |
| Remote App (Smartphones) | Marantz AVR Remote |
| Remote App (Tablets) | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
| HDMI | |
| Total HDMI Inputs | 7 (rear) |
| HDCP 2.3 | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 2 / 1 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080p/4K to 8K |
| GUI Overlay | Yes |
| HDMI 2.1 (8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz) | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz Pass-Through (In/Out) | 7 / 2 (up to 40Gbps) |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Enhanced ARC | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes |
| VRR / QFT | Yes / Yes |
| HDMI Standby Pass-Through | Yes |
| DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
| Inputs & Outputs | |
| Composite In / Out | 2 / 0 |
| Component In / Out | 1 / 0 |
| HDMI In / Out | 7 / 3 |
| Multi-Room Video Out | No / Yes (HDMI) |
| Analogue In | 6 (1× XLR) |
| Phono (MM) | Yes |
| Digital In (Optical / Coaxial) | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out (Analog / Digital) | 2 / 0 |
| Multichannel Pre-Out | Yes (15.4 RCA, 15.4 XLR) |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 independent (RCA, XLR) |
| Speaker A / B | Assignable pre-out |
| Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable pre-out |
| Front USB / USB Audio | Yes / Yes |
| USB Power (Rear) | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
| Multi-Room CI | |
| HEOS Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link (IR / IP) | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room Zones | 3 |
| Zone Audio Sources | HDMI (2ch), Optical/Coax, Network, USB, Analogue |
| Zone Audio Output | Pre-Out |
| Zone HDMI Output | Yes |
| IP / RS232 / Web / App Control | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| IR Flasher / Marantz Bus | Yes / Yes |
| DC Trigger Outputs | 3 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| Auto Speaker Setup | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
| Dirac Live Upgrade | Yes |
| 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 (Network / USB) | Yes / Yes |
| Variable Crossover / Bass Redirection / Bass Sync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes |
| General | |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| System Remote | RC051SR |
| Backlit Remote | Yes |
| Power Consumption | 90 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2 W |
| CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Network Standby | <2.0 W |
| Dimensions | |
| With Antenna (Horizontal) | 17.4 × 18.0 × 7.5 in |
| With Antenna (Vertical) | 17.4 × 18.0 × 10.0 in |
| Without Antenna | 17.4 × 17.2 × 7.5 in |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs |
| What’s in the Box | |
| Main unit, remote control, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, cardboard microphone stand, 2 external detachable antennas, AC cord | |
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