Marantz

AV 20 Black

Name: AV 20 Black
Brand: Marantz
SKU: MARANTZ-AV-20-BLACK

Reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier and Powered by HEOS™

Model AV20.N1B

AV 20 delivers the highest measure of performance and capability for reference-level home theater systems. This 13.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier features Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry, seven 8K UHD–compatible HDMI inputs, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, and four independent subwoofer outputs for advanced custom home theater installations.

At a glance

All specifications

Phono (MM) In: Yes
IMAX: IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel Stereo: Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
Dirac Live upgradability: Yes
Audyssey: MultEQ XT32

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Overview

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.

Highlights

Meticulously crafted with authentic materials
13.4 Channels
7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
8K and Dolby Atmos
3D Audio
HEOS Built-In

Technologies

Features

Reference-Quality Performance
AV 20 is engineered to create the most memorable home theater experiences possible.
Sound Master Tuned
Our Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 20 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create outstanding sound in your home.
Endlessly Customizable
Comprehensive connectivity options and extensive optimization ability ensures AV 20 will always deliver the perfect results to suit your home theater.
System Matching
Make sure you get the best possible performance from your AV 20 by combining it with other Marantz products – such as the AMP 20.
For the Soundtrack of Your Life
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. Explore HEOS® Music Streaming
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

Phono (MM) In: Yes
Model code: MARANTZ-AV-20-BLACK; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

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.
What's in the box: Main unit, remote control, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord
UPC Code: 747192143848