Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan
11.4 Channels
7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
8K and Dolby Atmos
3D Audio
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AV8805A

Premium 13.2 Channel Pre-Amplifier and Processor Powered by HEOS™

The AV8805A is made for home cinema enthusiasts who seek versatility and flexibility, without sacrificing musicality. Marantz Sound Masters leveraged decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment.

Classic Design
13.2 Channels
8 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
8K Ultra HD
3D Audio
HEOS Built-in
3 Year Warranty

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A Masterpiece of Audio Architecture

Created with passion and extraordinary attention to detail, this versatile pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience.

AV8805A

Masterfully Engineered

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

The Next Chapter in Movie Entertainment

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

Sound Master Tuned

The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV8005A for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

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.

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®.

AV8805A - The Chapter in Movie Entertainment

AV8805A - Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity with eARC Support

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

HEOS Favorite Stations - Dream State Playing in Living Room

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.

Living Room, Kitchen, and Bedrooms Playing Different Music on HEOS App

Your Whole Home in One Place

Devices Powered by HEOS™ allow you to control multiple rooms, all with the HEOS app.

Letting Me Go by Distant Prophets playing on TIDAL

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.

Key Technologies

Spotify
AirPlay
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Powered by HEOS™
Hi-Res Audio
IMAX Enhanced
Josh.ai
Roon
Bluetooth
Amazon Music
Siri
OvrC
Control 4
Deezer
iHeart Radio
Pandora
Tidal
Tune-In
Qobuz

Spotify
AirPlay
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Powered by HEOS™
Hi-Res Audio
IMAX Enhanced
Josh.ai
Roon
Bluetooth
Amazon Music
Siri
OvrC
Control 4
Deezer
iHeart Radio
Pandora
Tidal
Tune-In
Qobuz

Which AV Processor is Right for You?

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AV8805A

Premium 13.2 Channel Pre-Amplifier and Processor Powered by HEOS™

$5,500

Channels: 13.2 Channels
HDMI Inputs: 8 HDMI Inputs (1 x 8k)
HDMI Outputs: 3 HDMI Outputs (1 x eARC)
Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32

AV 10

Reference 15.4 Channel Home Theater Pre-Amplifier/Processor Powered by HEOS™ with Dolby Atmos

$8,000

Channels: 15.4 Channels
HDMI Inputs: 7 HDMI Inputs (All 8k)
HDMI Outputs: 3 HDMI Outputs (1 x eARC)
Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32

AV7706

Premium 11.2 Channel Pre-Amplifier and Processor Powered by HEOS™

$2,000

Channels: 11.2 Channels
HDMI Inputs: 7 HDMI Inputs (1 x 8k)
HDMI Outputs: 3 HDMI Outputs (1 x eARC)
Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32

AV8805A

Details & 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 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