Marantz AV 20Home theater preamp/processor with 13.4-channel processing, Dolby Atmos®, Apple AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth®, and HEOS® Built-in

• home theater preamp/processor with 13.4-channel processing
• supports up to 13 speakers with external power amps, like the AMP 20 or the AMP 10
• Marantz's HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and a wide dynamic range
• toroidal power supply ensures low-noise, high-performance sound
• Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• HDMI video conversion upscales 1080p and 4K signals up to 8K
• Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization provides individual calibration for up to 4 subwoofers
• optional Dirac Live Room Calibration, Active Room Treatment, and Bass Control
  • requires purchase of separate license from Dirac
  • requires separate PC or Mac and a third-party USB microphone (all sold separately)
  • Active Room Treatment available via a future firmware upgrade

Digital and streaming music options:

• built-in Wi-Fi® for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • includes support for Pandora®, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
  • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Multi-room audio/video:

• three-room/three-source output
• multi-zone playback supports both analog and digital audio connections
• Zone 2 and 3 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
  • cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
• HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously

HDMI features:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
  • all inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
  • all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
  • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Dynamic HDR, and HLG
• gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
• supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

Other connections:

• 1 component video input
• 2 composite video inputs
• 15.4-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to external power amps
  • includes four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs
  • maximum channels of processing is 13.4
• digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
• 6 analog RCA line-level stereo inputs
• 1 stereo balanced XLR input
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• front-panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a thumb drive
• rear-panel Type-A USB power port
• RS-232C and remote (IR) connections for use with optional third-party controllers
• three 12-volt trigger outputs for sending power commands to external gear, like a power amplifier or cooling fan
• two amp control outputs to link power and standby with compatible connected Marantz amplifiers
• full-sized headphone jack
• removable power cord

Warranty and other info:

• free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• AM/FM tuner
• 17-7/16"W x 7-1/2"H x 18"D (10"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 33.1 lbs.