Marantz AV8805A: 13.2 Channel 8K UHD AV Pre-Amplifier with HEOS Built-in
Experience unparalleled audiophile home cinema and music listening with the versatile Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier.
Key Features
- 13.2 Channel 8K UHD Pre-Amplifier with HEOS Built-in and Voice Control
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through support for immersive entertainment needs.
- Ideal for advanced home theater enthusiasts, featuring 13.2 channel processing and 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs.
- Supports advanced 3D audio formats: Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.
- Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDMI support for uncompressed, object-based audio from smart TVs.
- DTS:X® Pro support enables processing of up to 13 channels for cutting-edge audio immersion.
- Leading edge video compatibility including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 color resolution, BT.2020, and Dynamic HDR for superior picture quality.
- Optimized for gaming with 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for reduced lag and tearing.
- Stream music from favorite sources like Spotify, Pandora, and TIDAL via HEOS Built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Product Image Description
A front view of the Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier. The unit features a prominent, circular central display with a blue illuminated ring, set within a brushed dark metal chassis. To the right of the display is a large rotary control knob. Below the display and knob, a series of smaller buttons and a horizontal slot are visible. The design is sleek and modern, characteristic of high-end audio equipment.
Technical Specifications
Multichannel Surround & Sound Enhancements
| DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X | No / Yes (11ch) |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 13.2 |
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Copper Plated Chassis | Yes |
| Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI | Yes / No |
| Current Feedback Topology | Yes |
| Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) | Yes |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
| Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | Yes |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| HEOS Multi-room and Streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones | Yes |
| Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
| Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV | Yes |
| Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8/5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | Yes (AirPlay 2) |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| Spotify Connect* | Yes |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music HD / Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster/ Pandora / Soundcloud / Mood Mix |
| SiriusXM | Yes |
| Ethernet Ports | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
HDMI & Video
| HDMI Inputs: Back / Front | 7 / 1 |
| HDCP2.3 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 | 2 / 1 |
| Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI | Yes |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | up to 8K 60/50 |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | up to 8K 60/50 |
| GUI Overlay on HDMI | Yes |
| 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Enhanced ARC | Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| 3D Signal Pass-Through | Yes |
| 8K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| 4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode | Yes |
| Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction | Yes / Yes |
| CEC | Yes |
| DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
Multiroom & Control
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room zones | 3 |
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog | Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout | No / Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
| IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| IR Flasher In | Yes |
| Marantz Remote Bus | Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 2 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Inputs/Outputs & General
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
| FL Display | 2 lines + port hole |
| Graphic User Interface - GUI | Advanced |
| ISF Certification | Yes |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
| Smart Select | Yes |
| Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
| Variable Cross Over | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| Video Inputs/Outputs | |
| Composite In / Out | 4+1 / 2 |
| Component In / Out | 3 / 1 |
| HDMI In / Out | 7+1 / 3 |
| Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | Yes / Yes |
| Audio Inputs/Outputs | |
| Analogue In / Out | 6+1 (1x XLR) / No |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital in: optical / coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out: analog / digital | 2 / No |
| Multichannel Pre Out | 15.2 RCA & 15.2 XLR |
| Subwoofer Out | 2 (independant) |
| 7.1 multichannel input | Yes |
| Other Inputs/Outputs | |
| Speaker A / B | Assignable pre out |
| Bi-amp drive | Assignable pre out |
| Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Pre out |
| Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB | Yes / Yes / No / Yes / Yes |
| USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | Yes / AirPlay 2 / AirPlay 2 |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
| General | |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC039SR |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Power Consumption in W | 90 |
| Standby Consumption in W | 0.2 |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 |
| Network Standby Consumption in W | 3.5 |
| Maximum Dimensions | |
| Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in inches | 17.3 x 18.1 x 7.3 |
| Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in inches | 17.3 x 18.1 x 9.8 |
| w/o Antenna: (W x D x H) in inches | 17.3 x 17.7 x 7.3 |
| Weight in lbs | 30.2 |
| UPC | USA AV8805A/U1B 699927161354 Black |
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