{"product_id":"marantz-av-20-13-4-channel-av-preamplifier-processor-black","title":"Marantz AV 20 13.4-Channel AV Preamplifier \/ Processor – Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarantz AV 20 13.4-Channel AV Preamplifier \/ Processor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a home cinema with the scale, control and flexibility to make every soundtrack count. The Marantz AV 20 combines 13.4-channel processing, balanced XLR connectivity and four independently controlled subwoofer outputs in a dedicated AV preamplifier designed for ambitious surround systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner it with external power amplifiers to create a system tailored to your speakers and room. From a 7.4.6 Dolby Atmos installation to a 9.4.4 layout with front-wide speakers, the AV 20 provides a substantial foundation for immersive cinema, high-resolution music and everyday television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.4-channel processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build immersive layouts with up to 13 main and height channels plus four independent subwoofers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA pre-outs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect a wide choice of power amplifiers, including the matching Marantz AMP 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive surround support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D and IMAX Enhanced bring compatible soundtracks into a three-dimensional sound field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven 8K HDMI inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect your movie, gaming and streaming sources with support for 8K\/60 Hz and 4K\/120 Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudyssey MultEQ XT32 included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calibrate the system to your listening space, with optional paid Dirac Live room correction available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEOS built-in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy network music, high-resolution files and compatible multi-room playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarantz engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current-feedback circuitry, HDAM modules, a toroidal transformer and copper-plated chassis support a carefully engineered signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Dedicated Control Centre for Serious Home Cinema\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AV 20 handles source selection, decoding, room correction and volume control, while separate power amplifiers drive your speakers. This lets you choose amplification to suit each part of the system, allocate more capability to demanding front speakers and expand the installation with a clear plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 15.4-channel sets of RCA and XLR output connections allow flexible assignments, while simultaneous processing remains 13.4 channels. Your final speaker layout and amplifier allocation should be designed together to make full use of the available channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmersive Sound with Room to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverhead effects, front-wide coverage and precise surround placement can make a well-designed cinema feel convincingly spacious. With compatible content and an appropriate speaker layout, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro place sound around and above the listening position. AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced, 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H broaden the range of supported immersive material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour independently adjustable subwoofer outputs provide the tools to integrate multiple subwoofers across the room. Individual level and delay adjustment, together with careful placement and calibration, can help achieve more consistent bass across several seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalibration That Makes the Room Part of the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudyssey MultEQ XT32 is included, along with a measurement microphone and stand to guide initial setup. Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume and Audyssey LFC provide additional ways to tailor playback for different volumes and listening situations. Dirac Live room correction is available as an optional paid upgrade for owners who want another calibration approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovies, Gaming and Music in One System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven HDMI inputs accommodate a substantial source collection. Support for 4K\/120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and QFT suits compatible gaming equipment, while Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG maintain support for major HDR formats. The eARC connection returns compatible television audio to the processor, and three HDMI outputs support flexible display and zone arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEOS adds network streaming and multi-room music, with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and Roon Ready support providing further playback choices. High-resolution FLAC, ALAC and WAV support extends to 24-bit\/192 kHz, while DSD playback supports 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz. A moving-magnet phono input also makes room for a compatible turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAV preamplifier \/ processor; external power amplification required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcessing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample speaker layouts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4.6 or 9.4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhysical pre-out connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.4 RCA and 15.4 balanced XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubwoofer control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour independent outputs on RCA and XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inputs \/ 3 outputs; eARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVideo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K\/60 Hz and 4K\/120 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom correction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudyssey MultEQ XT32 included; Dirac Live optional paid upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNetwork playback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEOS, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 230 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e442 × 457 × 191 mm, antennas horizontal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AV 20 makes sense when you want to build a cinema around your choice of power amplification and give speaker layout, subwoofer integration and calibration the attention they deserve. Its combination of 13.4-channel processing, balanced connections and four independent subwoofer feeds offers considerable scope for a dedicated room. Pair it with the AMP 20 or a carefully selected mix of amplifiers, and plan the room and channel allocation together for the strongest result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSurround processing and sound engineering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum simultaneous processing: 13.4 channels; speaker configurations include 7.4.6 and 9.4.4 with suitable external amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical multichannel pre-outs: 15.4 RCA and 15.4 balanced XLR. Additional sockets provide assignment flexibility; they do not increase simultaneous processing to 15.4 channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby decoding and processing: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDTS decoding and processing: DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X and 13-channel DTS Neural:X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional formats: IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H and multichannel stereo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-plated chassis; toroidal power transformer; current-feedback preamplifier topology; Marantz HDAM SA3 monolithic modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Direct mode; gold-plated RCA terminals; clock jitter reduction; MDAX2 compressed audio enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded room correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32, with Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume and Low Frequency Containment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour independent subwoofer outputs, each available on RCA and XLR, with individual level and delay adjustment and Audyssey Sub EQ HT integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirac Live room correction upgrade capability; optional licence purchase required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssignable pre-outs for front speaker A\/B and bi-amping; variable crossovers; optimised bass redirection; Bass Sync.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHDMI and video\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven rear HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs: two main-zone outputs and one zone output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8K\/60 Hz and 4K\/120 Hz passthrough on seven inputs and two outputs, up to 40 Gbps; HDCP 2.3 support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p and 4K upscaling to 8K; graphical menu overlay over HDMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dynamic HDR support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC); Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM); Variable Refresh Rate (VRR); Quick Frame Transport (QFT).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI standby passthrough, DSD audio over HDMI and automatic lip synchronisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy video: two composite inputs and one component input; no composite or component outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-room video output via HDMI; HDMI diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudio and USB connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix analogue audio inputs, including one balanced XLR input; moving-magnet phono input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo optical digital inputs and two coaxial digital inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo analogue multi-room audio outputs; no digital multi-room audio outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront USB input for USB audio playback; rear USB power supply connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal power amplifiers and speakers are required; the AV 20 has no speaker-level power amplifier outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStreaming and networking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEOS built-in for music streaming and compatible multi-room systems; Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth audio reception and retransmission to compatible Bluetooth headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirPlay 2 and Apple HomePod compatibility; Spotify Connect; TuneIn internet radio; Roon Ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming services listed by Marantz include Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and SoundCloud. Availability depends on region, service support and subscriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported lossy audio formats: MP3, WMA and AAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLossless audio: FLAC, ALAC and WAV, including high-resolution files up to 24-bit\/192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD streaming: 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz; gapless playback for FLAC, ALAC, WAV and DSD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarantz AVR Remote app compatibility; tablet support listed for Android, iOS and Amazon Kindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-room, control and operation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-zone operation; HEOS multi-room integration; HEOS Link IR and IP compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone sources: two-channel HDMI, two-channel optical\/coaxial, network, USB and analogue audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone audio supplied through pre-outs; zone HDMI output available from an HDMI source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP, RS-232, web and app control; IR flasher input; Marantz remote bus; three DC trigger outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-line FLD display and OLED porthole display; modern HD on-screen interface with three GUI languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup Assistant; Smart Select presets; network and USB firmware updates; auto power-off and sleep timer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC051SR system remote control with backlighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasured audio performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue input sensitivity: 200 mV via RCA; 400 mV via balanced XLR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue frequency response: 10 Hz–100 kHz (+1\/−3 dB, Direct mode).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue distortion: 0.005% over 20 Hz–20 kHz in Direct mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated preamplifier output: 1.2 V RCA; 2.4 V balanced XLR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital-to-analogue rated output: 2 V at 0 dB playback; total harmonic distortion: 0.002% at 1 kHz, 0 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range: 110 dB each; digital audio interface input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono sensitivity: 2.5 mV; RIAA deviation: ±1 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono signal-to-noise ratio: 74 dB (IHF-A weighted, 5 mV input); distortion: 0.03% at 1 kHz, 3 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction, power and supplied accessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black; metal front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: AC 230 V, 50\/60 Hz; power consumption: 90 W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal standby: 0.2 W; CEC standby: 0.5 W. The regional manual specifies 2.0 W for network-control standby and up to 2.5 W with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and CEC enabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 5–35°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions with antennas horizontal (W × D × H): 442 × 457 × 191 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions with antennas vertical (W × D × H): 442 × 457 × 254 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions without antennas (W × D × H): 442 × 437 × 191 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.0 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied accessories: remote control, batteries, cable labels, quick-start documentation, Audyssey measurement microphone, cardboard microphone stand, two detachable wireless antennas and AC power cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarantz AV 20 AV preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit remote control and batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudyssey measurement microphone and cardboard stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo detachable wireless antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable labels and quick-start documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e External power amplifiers, speakers and any subwoofers are sold separately. 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