
Marantz AV 30 11.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamplifier with HEOS Built-In
The AV 30 delivers exceptional performance and capability for large media rooms and dedicated home theatre systems. This 11.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier features Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry and boasts seven HDMI inputs, each of which is 8K Ultra HD compatible. Powered by HEOS™ for high-resolution music streaming, AV 30 includes room correction with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live. It delivers Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, and features multiple inputs and balanced pre-amp outputs for all channels, including four independent subwoofers.
Reference-Quality Performance
AV 30 is engineered to create the most memorable home theatre experiences possible. Powerful Analog Devices advanced 32-bit processing decodes all the latest surround formats with the lowest possible distortion and the utmost accuracy. The discrete HDAM-SA2 preamplifier stage feeds 11.4 channels of output via both RCA and XLR sockets to provide the best possible signal to a partnering amplifier.
Sound Master Tuned
The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 30 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create outstanding sound in your home. Making sound the Marantz way is a seamless fusion of art and science, practiced by creators who balance and select components individually for their sonic qualities — they are the Sound Masters.
Pairing The Marantz AV 30
Make sure you get the best possible performance from your AV 30 by combining it with other Marantz products. Pairing the AV 30 with the Marantz AMP 30, AMP 20 or AMP 10 power amplifiers allows you to power up to 11 speakers for a complete Sound Master Tuned experience.
Timeless Style
Excellence is heard and seen. Timelessly elegant, AV 30 is meticulously crafted with authentic materials in a modern style befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance. AV 30 is constructed using steel and aluminium casework and knobs while the subtle texture moulded into the front panel is lit by the dimmable soft glow of sidelights on either side of the control surface, which features the iconic porthole design.
Endlessly Customisable
Comprehensive connectivity options and extensive optimisation ability ensures AV 30 will always deliver the perfect results to suit your home theatre. Marantz has provided 11.4 channels of configurable speaker outputs plus included Audyssey MultEQ XT32, so even challenging acoustic spaces can become ideal listening environments. Optional Dirac Live Room Correction, complete with available Bass Control and Active Room Treatment upgrades, allows for fully optimised sound in even the most challenging acoustic conditions.
Effortless Control
While AV 30 may be comprehensively featured, everyday use and setup is not complicated. An included quick-start guide and extensive on-screen setup make configuration easy. The remote control provides access to the most often used features while advanced HDMI connectivity allows you to use a TV remote for power and volume. The AV 30 also responds to voice commands from Siri.
Complete Compatibility
Seven HDMI inputs, plus digital, analogue and phono inputs ensure connectivity to virtually any other components you may have. All HDMI inputs are 8K compatible, allowing any source to be sent at 8K or upscaled to the same resolution. Balanced RCA outputs, including provision for four individual subwoofers, are complemented by Zone Two and Zone Three preouts and two additional HDMI outputs, supporting extensive multi-room functionality.
Why Choose The Marantz AV 30
The Marantz AV 30 is one of those components that instantly makes a serious home theatre feel properly grown up, delivering a big, confident sound that’s both immersive and beautifully controlled. Designed for large media rooms and dedicated cinemas, it’s an 11.4-channel balanced preamp/processor that combines Marantz’s signature HDAM discrete circuitry with powerful 32-bit processing to handle Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and AURO-3D with ease. On the tech side, you’re covered with seven 8K-ready HDMI inputs, HEOS high-resolution streaming, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live for dialling in tricky rooms, plus balanced XLR outputs and support for four independent subwoofers. In everyday use it feels refined rather than intimidating, with elegant styling, intuitive setup and that unmistakable Marantz warmth that turns blockbuster movies and music alike into a genuinely engaging experience without ever sounding clinical.
Main Features & Specifications
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