13.2 Ch 8K Ultra HD AV Surround Pre-Amplifier
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.
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Advanced 13.2 channel pre-amplifierThe Marantz AV8805A processor/pre-amplifier was built for the most advanced home theater 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 engineeredThe 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, we leverage decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment. |
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Advanced 8K HDMI connectivity with eARC supportEnjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies. The Marantz AV8805A includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite 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 supportImmerse 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®. |
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The next chapter in movie entertainmentThe 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 topologyThe 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. |
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More than 60 Years of audiophile heritageFounded 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 / DTS:X Pro | Yes / Yes / Yes (update) |
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X | No / Yes (11ch) |
DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
Auro 3D | Yes |
360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | No |
Audyssey DSX | No |
Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 13.2 |
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 |
Gold plated RCA terminals | Yes |
Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
Audyssey LFC | Yes |
Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 | Yes |
Network
HEOS Multi-room and Streaming | Yes |
Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones | No |
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Network Audio Sharing | 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 | Yes (2.8/5.6MHz) |
FLAC HD 192/24 | Yes |
WAV 192/24 | Yes |
ALAC 192/24 | Yes |
Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC ,DSD) |
AirPlay Audio Streaming | Yes (AirPlay2) |
Internet radio | Yes (TuneIn) |
Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others * | Yes (connect) |
Pandora | Yes |
SiriusXM | Yes |
Other Streaming Services * | Amazon Music HD/ Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix |
Roon Tested | Yes |
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones | Marantz 2016 AVR Remote |
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets | Android / iOS / 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 |
Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI | Yes |
Analogue to HDMI scaling | up to 8K 60/50 |
HDMI to HDMI Scaling | up to 8K 60/50 |
GUI Overlay on HDMI | Yes |
HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB | Yes / Yes |
HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No |
Enhanced ARC | Yes |
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming | Yes |
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching | Yes / Yes / Yes |
3D Signal Pass-Through | Yes |
8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode | Yes |
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction | Yes / Yes |
CEC | Yes |
DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
Audio Return Channel | Yes |
Auto LipSync | Yes |
Multi-Room / CI
HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP | Yes / Yes |
Multi-Room Zones | 3 |
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog | 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 / Yes / Yes |
IR Flasher In | Yes |
Marantz Remote Bus | Yes |
DC Trigger Output | 2 |
HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
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 | 3 |
Setup Assistant | Yes |
Smart Select | Yes |
Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
Variable Cross Over | Yes |
Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
Bass Sync | Yes |
ECO Mode | No |
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 In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
Multi-Room Out: analog / 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 / Made for iPhone | Yes / No / No |
AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
General
Metal Front Panel | Yes |
System Remote Control | RC039SR |
Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Power Consumption in W | 90 |
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W | No |
Standby Consumption in W | 0.2 |
CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 |
Network Standby Consumption in W | 3.5 |
Network Control On Consumption in W | No |
Weight in kgs. | 13.8 Kg |