The Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier sets the standard for audiophile home cinema with 13.2 channel processing and full 8K pass-through capabilities.
Created with passion and extraordinary attention to detail, this versatile pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience.
A Masterpiece of audio architecture
Key Benefits
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Masterfully Engineered
Its high-resolution preamplifier uses in total 15 single Marantz HDAM boards for reference-setting audio performance.
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Breathtakingly Natural 3D Audio
Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theaters and the real world.
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Maximum Flexibility
From high-resolution stereo to 13.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you need.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Onboard technologies
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Technical Specifications
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 MixRoon 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
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