When paired with a reference-quality amp, like the AMP 30, the Marantz AV 30 Reference 11.4-Channel Home Theater Preamp shines when creating a high-end home theater solution. Create a large 11.4-channel home theater, or take advantage of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro decoding for a 7.4.4-channel setup that adds height effects for true audio immersion. There are plenty of connections for your devices with seven 8K HDMI inputs and a trio of HDMI outputs. While designed for a home theater, the AV 30 can join your whole home, as it is powered by HEOS technology.
Product info:
home theater preamp/processor with 11.4-channel processing
supports up to 11 speakers with external power amps, like the AMP30, AMP20 or AMP10
Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM SA2) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and a wide dynamic range
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)
Digital and streaming music options:
built-in Wi-Fi® for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
Powered by 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
works with Amazon Aleca and Google Assistantvoice control assistants
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
