Marantz AV8805A 13.2ch 8K Ultra HD AV Pre-Amplifier

Latest 2021 updated version. The Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier sets the standard for audiophile home cinema with 13.2 channel processing and full 8K pass-through capabilities.

Marantz – AV8805A

13.2CH 8K ULTRA HD AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER WITH HEOS BUILT-IN

The Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier sets the standard for audiophile home cinema with 13.2 channel processing and full 8K pass-through capabilities.

KEY FEATURES

• Masterfully Engineered
  Its high-resolution preamplifier uses in total 15 single Marantz HDAM boards for reference-setting audio performance.
• Breathtakingly Natural 3D Audio
  Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theatres and the real world.
• Maximum Flexibility
  From high-resolution stereo to 13.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you need.
• 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.

Advanced 13.2 channel pre-amplifier

The Marantz AV8805A processor/pre-amplifier was built for the most advanced home theatre enthusiast. With 13.2 channel processing, 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs, and flexible amplifier stages, enjoy your movies with a system you deserve.

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, Marantz leverage decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment.

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 favourite 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.

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®.

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.

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.

Specifications

 MULTICHANNEL SURROUND

DTS HD Master / DTS:X	Yes / Yes
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X	No / Yes
DTS Virtual:X	Yes (update)
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos	Yes / Yes
Dolby ProLogic Il / Dolby Surround	No / Yes
Auro 3D	Yes
Multichannel Stereo	Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels	13.2
IMAX Enhanced	Yes

 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
High Grade Audio Components	Yes
Gold plated RCA terminals	Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer	Yes
Audyssey	MultEQ XT32
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume	Yes / Yes
Audyssey LFC	Yes
Audyssey APP Support	Yes
Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2	Yes

 NETWORK

HEOS Multi-room and Streaming	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	up to DSD5.6
FLAC HD 192/24	Yes
WAV 192/24	Yes
ALAC 192/24	Yes
Gapless Playback	Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)
Internet radio	TuneIn
Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others *	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones	Android / iOS
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets	Yes 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
HDMI max Resolution (8k / 4k)	8k/60 – 4k/120
Video Conversion Analogue -> HDMI	Yes
HDMI to HDMI Scaling	up to 8K 60/50
HDMI: 8K / 4K / CEC / eARC	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI: Dolby Vision / HDR 10+ / Dynamic HDR / HLG	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI: ALLM / QMS / QFT / VRR	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode	Yes
DSD Audio Capability	Yes

 MULTI-ROOM / CI

HEOS Multi-Room Integrated	Yes
Multi-Room Zones	3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue	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 / No / Yes
Remote In / Out	Yes
IR Flasher In	Yes
Marantz Remote Bus	Yes
DC Trigger Output	2

 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	9
Setup Assistant	Yes
Smart Select	Yes
Firmware Update by Network / USB	Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over	Yes
Optimised Bass Redirection	Yes
Bass Sync	Yes
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 Inputs: Coaxial / Optical	2 / 2
Multi-Room Out: analogue / 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 / Works with iPhone	Yes / AirPlay / AirPlay

 GENERAL

Available Colors: Gold / Silver / Black / Silver-Gold	No / No / Yes / No
Metal Front Panel	Yes
System Remote Control	RC039SR
Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	Yes / Yes / Yes
Power Consumption in W	90
Standby Consumption in W	0.2
CEC Standby Consumption in W	0.5
Network Control On Consumption in W	3.7
Dimensions (W x D x H) inches	Antenna:Horizontal: 440 x 410 x 185 Antenna:Vertical: 440 x 410 x 248 W/o Antenna in inches: 440 x 389 x 185
Weight in kg	13.7