Marantz AV 20 Reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier Powered by HEOS

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.

Elevated Listening Begins Here

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.

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.

Specifications

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, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord
• UPC Code: 747192143848

Supporting Documentation

• Online Manual
• Information Sheet