Marantz AV 10 Home Theatre Preamp/Processor
For top-of-the-line performance and home theatre flexibility, choose the Marantz AV 10 preamp/processor. Its state-of-the art processing and high-end audio circuitry let you build your dream surround sound system, with as many as 15 speakers placed around your room and up to four subwoofers.
The major difference between this unit and a traditional home theatre receiver is that there's no internal amplification inside. This removes the heat and noise generated during amplification, a fact which helps it improve the quality of what you see and hear.
The Marantz AMP 10 is the custom-designed companion amplifier for the AV 10. But, you can connect this pre/pro to your choice of external power amps, using either balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) cables. We recommend using XLR connections if your amplifier supports them since they cancel out potential noise and help feed your amp the cleanest, strongest signal possible.
Advanced Audio and Video Processing: Marantz packed a lot of tech into the copper chassis of the AV 10. Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 multi-channel processing dials in your home theatre speakers. A clock jitter reducer delivers pure sound from your digital music files and streaming services with depth and detail. The high-end digital-to-analogue converter decodes high-resolution music files with razor-sharp accuracy. Enjoy your music as it was meant to be, as close to "original" as you can get.
Marantz made sure the AV 10 is compatible with the latest video processing technology. All seven HDMI inputs and two of three outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video content (think Sony's PlayStation® 5, or the Xbox Series X). Or, use a high-quality source like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, or an Apple TV.
Immersive, Lifelike Sound: The AV 10 excels at processing "object-based" surround sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X™, which place sound effects in space around you with pinpoint accuracy.
With support for up to 15 speakers, you'll hear the movie's score and special effects above, behind, in front of, and beside you — just like you would in an actual theatre.
More Bass for Pulse-Pounding Home Theatre: For the most absorbing surround sound, Marantz has included four subwoofer outputs. Your most bass-heavy music and rumbling movie soundtracks will have exciting new depth. Using multiple powered subs obviously gives you more bass, but also more balanced bass. Choose the "Standard" subwoofer setting for evenly distributed bass performance throughout the room, or "Directional" to tailor each sub's bass performance to the closest speaker.
Music in One Room or Many: This pre/pro also lets you stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Apple AirPlay 2. Use the optical or coaxial digital inputs to connect a CD player or break out your vinyl collection and connect your turntable to the dedicated phono input. You can even play high-resolution tracks from a USB drive or networked computer.
HEOS Built-in technology lets you access all kinds of different content through the AV 10. Listen to internet radio stations, or to popular subscription services like Spotify®, and TIDAL.
You can also integrate the AV 10 into a wireless multi-room audio system with compatible speakers or streaming components.
Advanced Room Calibration: Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 is one of the industry's best room-correction platforms. It measures the acoustics of your room with the included microphone, and then fine-tunes the output of your system to best match the unique sonic characteristics of your space.
To fully dial in your system, download the optional Audyssey MultEQ Editor app. It lets you direct the speaker calibration process from your phone or tablet, instead of with the handheld remote control. The app also unlocks additional Audyssey features like EQ curve adjustment, Midrange Compensation control, and the ability to save multiple calibration profiles.
You also have the option to purchase and download the Dirac Live® advanced speaker calibration program to your Mac® or PC, another state-of-the-art room correction system that can make your system sound its best.
Our Take On The Marantz AV 10
The Marantz AV 10 is a premium home theatre preamp/processor designed for unmatched performance and flexibility, making it ideal for building a high-end surround sound system. Supporting up to 15 speakers and four subwoofers, it delivers lifelike, immersive audio with precise object-based formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X™. Its advanced features include state-of-the-art audio and video processing, such as Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 room calibration, a high-end DAC for crystal-clear sound, and support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video. The AV 10 lacks internal amplification, which reduces heat and noise, ensuring pristine audio quality. It pairs seamlessly with the Marantz AMP 10 or any compatible external amplifier, offering balanced XLR connections for the cleanest signal transmission. Additional conveniences include HEOS multi-room streaming, extensive connectivity options, and optional Dirac Live® calibration for ultimate system customisation.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Home Theatre Preamp/Processor with 15.4-Channel Processing
- Supports up to 15 speakers with external power amps, like the matching Marantz AMP 10 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
- 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 picture and 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
- IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
- HDMI video conversion upscales 1080p and 4K signals up to 8K
- Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
- MultEQ XT32 auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
- Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
- Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
- Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for four subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
- Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms
- Audyssey MultEQ Editor App for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
- Optional Dirac Live room calibration and bass management
- Requires purchase of separate license from Dirac
- Requires separate PC or Mac and a third-party USB microphone (all sold separately)
Digital and Streaming
- 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 TIDAL 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
- Play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
- 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 analogue and digital audio connections
- Zone 2 and 3 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analogue audio inputs, 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
- 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®, 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
- 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 15.4
- Digital Audio Inputs: 2 Toslink Optical, 2 Coaxial
- 5 Analogue 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 USB stick
General
- Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple®, Android™ or Amazon Kindle device as a Wi-Fi remote
- Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to a Premium Power Cable for better performance
- Included Accessories: Remote Control, Batteries, Wire Labels, Quick Start Guide, Audyssey Microphone, Cardboard Microphone Stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC Power Cable
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 503 (Antenna Horizontal)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 252 x 503 (Antenna Vertical)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 189 x 480 (No Antenna)
- Weight: 16.8 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.