Marantz AV 30 Home Theater Preamp/Processor with 11.4-Channel Processing, Dolby Atmos, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Powered by HEOS Streaming
AV 30 delivers exceptional performance and capability for large media rooms and dedicated home theater systems. This 11.4 channel balanced AV preamplifier features Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry and boasts seven HDMI inputs, each of which is 8K Ultra HD compatible. Powered by HEOS for high-resolution music streaming, AV 30 includes room correction with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live. It delivers Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, and features multiple inputs and balanced pre-amp outputs for all channels, including four independent subwoofers.
Product Highlights:
- Home theater preamp/processor with 11.4-channel processing
- Supports up to 11 speakers with external power amps, like the AMP 30, AMP 20, or the AMP 10
- 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 Alexa and Google Assistant voice 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
- 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
- 11.4-channel balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to external power amps
- Includes four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs
- Digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
- 5 analog RCA line-level stereo inputs
- 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
- Ethernet port for network connection
- 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
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
- Dimensions: 17.4"W x 7.5"H x 16.3"D (10"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
- Weight: 24.5 lbs.
- Warranty: 5 years
- Our 30-day money back guarantee
What's In The Box:
- AV Preamp/Processor
- 6' AC power cord
- Remote control (RC051SR)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- Sound calibration microphone (ACM1HB)
- 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
- FM wire antenna
- AM loop antenna
- Cardboard microphone stand
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Information
- Safety Instructions
- Notes on radio
- Sheet of self-adhesive cable labels
- Spotify brochure
- Heos brochure
- Microphone Stand Assembly Instructions
- "Bluetooth/WiFi Certified" note
- Owners manual