Marantz AV8805a

The Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier sets the standard for audiophile home cinema with 13.2 channel processing and full 8K pass-through capabilities.

Advanced 13.2 channel pre-amplifier The Marantz AV8805A processor/pre-amplifier was built for the most advanced home theater enthusiast. With 13.2 channel processing, 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs, and flexible amplifier stages, enjoy your movies with a system you deserve.

Masterfully engineered The AV8805A is made for home cinema enthusiasts who want everything, versatility, flexibility, and musicality. Extensively tuned by world-renowned sound acousticians at the most state-of-the-art facilities, we leverage decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment.

Advanced 8K HDMI connectivity with eARC support Enjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies. The Marantz AV8805A includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, while Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+, 21:9 video, 3D, BT.2020 pass-through and HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.

Full 3D audio support Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D.

The next chapter in movie entertainment The new AV8805A offers the highest-quality, crystal-clear viewing experience. Enjoy your movies with 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, as well the latest in HDMI technology like Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS), which is used in movies to eliminate video delay.

Marantz HDAM and Current Feedback topology The AV8805A features exclusive Marantz Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology that provide ultra-fast slew rate, true wideband performance, and maximum dynamic range for optimum sound quality.

More than 60 Years of audiophile heritage Founded in 1953, Marantz has a rich history of designing audio components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Because Music Matters, the AV8805A continues our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and cinema.

MASTERFULLY ENGINEERED:

Its high-resolution preamplifier uses in total 15 single Marantz HDAM boards for reference-setting audio performance.

BREATHTAKINGLY NATURAL 3D AUDIO:

Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theaters and the real world.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY:

From high-resolution stereo to 13.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you need.

TUNED FOR PURE ENJOYMENT:

No matter how you listen or what you watch, the AV8805A is extensively tuned to deliver the most enjoyable music and movie experiences you can imagine.

MULTICHANNEL SURROUND:

DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro Yes / Yes / Yes (update)

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

360 Reality Audio / MPEG H No

Audyssey DSX No

Multichannel Stereo Yes

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels 13.2

SOUND ENHANCEMENTS:

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

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume Yes / Yes

Audyssey LFC Yes

Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 Yes

NETWORK:

HEOS Multi-room and Streaming Yes

Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones No

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 / Yes / Yes

Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 Yes / Yes / Yes

DSD Audio Streaming Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)

FLAC HD 192/24 Yes

WAV 192/24 Yes

ALAC 192/24 Yes

Gapless Playback Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC ,DSD)

AirPlay Audio Streaming Yes (AirPlay2)

Internet radio Yes (TuneIn)

Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others * Yes (connect)

Pandora Yes

SiriusXM Yes

Other Streaming Services * Amazon Music HD/

Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix

Roon Tested Yes

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Marantz 2016 AVR Remote

Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle

Ethernet Ports Yes

Wi-Fi Yes

Bluetooth Yes

HDMI:

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 7 / 1

HDCP2.3 support Yes

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / 1

Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI Yes

Analogue to HDMI scaling up to 8K 60/50

HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 8K 60/50

GUI Overlay on HDMI Yes

HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Yes / Yes

HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No

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

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 / 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

OTHERS:

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 No

Auto Power off Yes

Sleep Timer Yes

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

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 Yes (15.2 RCA & 15.2 XLR)

Subwoofer Out 2 (independant)

7.1 multichannel input Yes

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 / No / No

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

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W No

Standby Consumption in W 0.2

CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5

Network Standby Consumption in W 3.5

Network Control On Consumption in W No

Weight in lbs. 30.4