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Marantz AV8805A 13.2 Channel Full 8K Ultra HD Network A/V Surround Pre-Amplifier
Item #: Marantz-AV8805A
$5,499.00
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AV8805A Pre-Amplifier
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.
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 EngineeredIts high-resolution preamplifier uses in total 15 single Marantz HDAM boards for reference-setting audio performance. |
The Next Chapter In Movie EntertainmentMovie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theaters and the real world. |  |
 | Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity With eARC SupportEnjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies. The Marantz AV8805A includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite sources. |
Sound Master TunedThe Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV8005A for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home. |  |
 | Full 3D Audio SupportImmerse 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®. |
For the Soundtrack of Your Life
HEOS® Built-in has a search feature that lets you find and stream from the world’s leading music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD.
Search for Songs Across PlatformsHEOS® Built-in 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 PlaceHEOS-enabled devices allow you to control multiple rooms, all with the HEOS app. |
Search for Songs Across PlatformsUse your HEOS-enabled Marantz devices to access high-resolution music streaming and discover a whole new way to love your favorites. |
AV8805A 13.2Ch 8K UHD Pre-Amplifier with HEOS® Built-in and Voice Contro
The versatile Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience with 13.2 channel processing capability, 8K pass-through, and support for the latest in surround sound audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX Enhanced®, and Auro-3D®. Marantz’ proprietary technologies enhance any audio playback for the most demanding of listeners. Stream music throughout your home with HEOS® Built-in for a whole home audio experience from your favorite streaming services. With the new Marantz AV8805A, you get incredible fidelity and unparalleled audio precision.
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through support for every entertainment need: With the latest technology in HDMI support, enjoy 8K quality video from your 8K source devices or with 8K upscaling from Full HD or 4K sources.
- Ideal for the most advanced home theater enthusiast: With 13.2 channel processing and 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs, and flexible pre-amplifier stages, enjoy your movies with a system you deserve.
- Featuring the most advanced 3D audio formats: Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX® Enhanced and Auro-3D® processing are all supported for total flexibility and compatibility.
- Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDMI support: Through the main HDMI output, connect your TV via eARC HDMI to allow uncompressed and object-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® directly from your smart TV app to your system.
- DTS:X® Pro support: DTS:X® Pro can process up to 13 channels, wowing listeners with the most cutting-edge DTS technology.
- Bringing you leading edge video compatibility: The latest High Dynamic Range format support including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 color resolution and BT.2020, as well as Dynamic HDR, to provide miraculous picture quality for brightness, clarity, and contrast.
- Experience the next chapter in movie entertainment: With 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS), enjoy the smoothest, most crystal-clear picture quality available.
- The latest in gaming thrills: With 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT), enjoy your gaming experience with amazing imaging with reduced lag and tearing.
- Stream music from your favorite sources: Play songs from various streaming platforms and enjoy high-quality audio.
Key Technologies
TIDAL
TUNEIN
DEEZER
CONTROL4
OVRC
HDMI EARC & ARC
SIRI
AMAZON MUSIC
BLUETOOTH
8K ULTRA HD
ROON
JOSH.AI
HI-RES AUDIO
HEOS BUILT-IN
DTSX
Imax Enhanced
DOLBY ATMOS
APPLE AIRPLAY
AMAZON ALEXA
SPOTIFY
IHEART RADIO
PANDORA
AV8805A is a versatile pre-amplifier that redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience.
Details and Specifications
Multichannel Surround |
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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 IIz / 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 (independent) |
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 |
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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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Item #: Marantz-AV8805A
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