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Marantz AV 30 11.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamplifier

Marantz AV 30 11.4 Channel Home Theatre Preamplifier

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High Performance 11.4 Channel 8K Home Theatre Preamp/Processor

11.4 Channel RCA & XLR Outputs, for Best Performance use the Matching Marantz AMP 30, AMP 20 or AMP 10

Seven 8K/60Hz HDMI Inputs, Analogue XLR & RCA Inputs, Phono MM Input, Toslink Optical & Coaxial Digital Inputs

HEOS Music Streaming App, Audyssey Speaker Calibration, Comprehensive Multi-Room Functionality

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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

      • Design: Home Theatre Preamp/Processor with 11.4-Channel Processing
      • Supports up to 11 speakers with external power amps, like the AMP 30, AMP 20, or the AMP 10
      • Marantz's HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and a wide dynamic range
      • Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
      • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theatre sound
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation 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 optimisation provides individual calibration for up to 4 subwoofers
      • Optional Dirac Live room calibration, active room treatment and bass control
      • Requires purchase of separate license from Dirac
      • Requires separate PC or Mac and a third-party USB microphone (all sold separately)

      Digital and Streaming Music

      • 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 TIDAL, Qobuz and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
      • Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
      • Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
      • 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 analogue and digital audio connections
      • Zone 2 and 3 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analogue audio inputs, 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

      • 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®, 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
      • 4-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to external power amps
      • Includes four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs
      • Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Toslink Optical, 2 Coaxial
      • 5 Analogue RCA line-level stereo inputs
      • MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
      • Front-Panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a USB stick
      • Rear-Panel Type-A USB power port
      • Ethernet port for network connection
      • 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 ¼” (6.35mm) headphone jack
      • Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance

      General

      • Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
      • Included Accessories: Remote Control (RC053SR), Batteries, Wire Labels, Quick Start Guide, Audyssey Microphone, Cardboard Microphone Stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC Power Cable
      • Finish: Black
      • Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 414mm (Antenna Horizontal)
      • Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 254 x 414mm (Antenna Vertical)
      • Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 394mm (No Antenna)
      • Weight: 11.1 kg
      • Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years

      Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.

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      About Marantz

      It all began in the 1950's with a man - a technician named Saul Marantz. More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist; accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia & he was
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