Marantz AV20 Reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier Powered by HEOS™

MARANTZ AV-20 (BLACK)
Reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier Powered by HEOS™

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

Features

13.4 Channels
7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
8K and Dolby Atmos
3D Audio
HEOS Built-In
 


Elevated Listening Begins Here
When it comes to home theater, Marantz AV Separates bring your movies to life. AV 20 bears all the cinematic performance and feature-rich innovation we’re renowned for, expertly engineered with a timeless design.

Search for Songs Across Platforms
HEOS® has a search feature that lets you find and stream from the world’s leading music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD.

Your Whole Home in One Place
Devices Powered by HEOS™ allow you to control multiple rooms, all with the HEOS app.

Hi-Resolution Streaming
Use your HEOS-enabled Marantz devices to access high-resolution music streaming and discover a whole new way to love your favorites.


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 Virtualization,
Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround
IMAX IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D / 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H Yes / Yes / Yes
Multichannel Stereo Yes
Max Number of Processing (Pre-amp) Channels 13.4
Sound Enhancements
Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidial Power Transformer Yes / Yes
Current Feedback Topology / Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) Yes / Yes (SA3, monolithic)
Pure Direct / Gold-Plated RCA Terminals Yes / Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer Yes
Dirac Live upgradability Yes
Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 Yes
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume / Audyssey LFC Yes / Yes / Yes
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Network
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet Yes / Yes / Yes
HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming Yes
Bluetooth Retransmit for Bluetooth Headphones 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 Audio Streaming Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
Gapless Playback FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD
TuneIn / AirPlay 2 / Spotify Yes / Yes / Yes
Roon-Ready Yes
Other Streaming Services* Amazon Music / TIDAL /
Deezer / Napster / Soundcloud
Compatible with Remote App for Smartphones Marantz AVR Remote
Compatible with Remote App for Tablets Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
HDMI
Total HDMI Inputs 7 (rear)
HDCP2.3 Support Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / 1
HDMI Scaling 1080P/4K to 8K
GUI Overlay on HDMI Yes
HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Yes / Yes
8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB 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 (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming Yes
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport Yes / Yes
HDMI Pass-Though in Standby Mode 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: Video / HDMI No / Yes
Analogue In 6 (1x XLR)
Phono (MM) In Yes
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 2
Multi-Room Out: analog / digital 2 / 0
Multichannel Pre-Amp 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 Input / USB Audio Yes / Yes
USB Power Supply (Rear) Yes
AM/FM Tuner Yes
Multi-Room CI
HEOS Multi-Room Integrated Yes
HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP Yes / Yes
Multi-Room Zones 3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue Yes (2 ch) / Yes (2 ch) / Yes / Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Pre-Out No / Yes
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source Yes
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus Yes / Yes
DC Trigger Output 3
HDMI Diagnostics Yes
Others
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Dirac Live (upgrade)
Front Display 2-Line FLD, Port Hole OLED
Graphic User Interface - GUI Modern HD GUI
GUI Languages 3
Setup Assistant / Smart Select Yes / Yes
Firmware Update by Network / USB Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over / Optimized Bass Redirection / Bass Sync Yes / Yes / Yes
Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer Yes / Yes
General
Metal Front Panel Yes
System Remote Control RC051SR
Backlit Yes
Power Consumption 90 W
Standby Consumption 0.2 W
CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5 W
Network Standby Consumption <2.0 W
Maximum Dimensions
Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H)
Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H)
W/o Antenna:(W x D x H)
17.4 × 18.0 × 7.5 in.
17.4 × 18.0 × 10.0 in.
17.4 × 17.2 × 7.5 in.
Weight 33.1 lbs.