AV 20
AV 20 represents the highest measure of performance and capability for reference-level home theatre systems. This reference 13.4 Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier features Marantz HDAM discrete circuitry, and boasts seven HDMI inputs, each of which is 8K UHD compatible.
- Meticulously crafted with authentic materials
- 13.4 Channels
- 7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
- 8K and Dolby Atmos
- 3D Audio
- HEOS Built-In
Elevated Listening Begins Here
When it comes to home theatre, Marantz AV Separates bring your movies to life. AV 20 bears all the cinematic performance and feature-rich innovation we’re renowned for, expertly engineered with a timeless design.




Reference Quality Performance
AV 20 is engineered to create the most memorable home theatre experiences possible.

Sound Master Tuned
Our Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 20 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create outstanding sound in your home.

Endlessly Customisable
Comprehensive connectivity options and extensive optimization ability ensures AV 20 will always deliver the perfect results to suit your home theatre.

System Matching
Make sure you get the best possible performance from your AV 20 by combining it with other Marantz products – such as the AMP 20.

For the Soundtrack of Your Life
Search for Songs Across Platforms
HEOS® Built-in has a search feature that lets you find and stream from the world’s leading music platforms, including TIDAL, Pandora, and Amazon Music HD.

Your Whole Home in One Place
HEOS-enabled devices allow you to control multiple rooms, all with the HEOS app.

Hi-Resolution Streaming
Use your HEOS-enabled Marantz devices to access high-resolution music streaming and discover a whole new way to love your favourites.

Multichannel Surround | |
DTS | DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X (13 Ch) |
Dolby | Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround |
IMAX | IMAX Enhanced |
Auro 3D / 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
Max. Number of Processing (Pre-amp) Channels | 13.4 |
Sound Enhancements | |
Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidial Power Transformer | Yes / Yes |
Current Feedback Topology / Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) | Yes / Yes (SA3, Monolithic) |
Pure Direct / Gold-Plated RCA Terminals | Yes / Yes |
Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 | Yes |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume / Audyssey LFC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
Network | |
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming | Yes |
Bluetooth Retransmit for Bluetooth Headphones | Yes |
Apple HomePod | Yes |
Lossy Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC |
Lossless Formats | FLAC, FLAC HD 192/24, ALAC, ALAC 192/24, WAV, WAV 192/24 |
DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8/5.6 MHz) |
Gapless Playback | FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD |
TuneIn / AirPlay 2 / Spotify | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Roon-Ready | Yes |
Other Streaming Services | Amazon Music, TIDA, Deezer, Napster, Soundcloud |
Compatible with Remote App for Smartphones | Marantz AVR Remote |
Compatible with Remote App for Tablets | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
HDMI | |
Total HDMI Inputs | 7 (Rear) |
HDCP2.3 support | Yes |
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 2 / 1 |
HDMI Scaling | 1080p/4K to 8K |
GUI Overlay on HDMI | Yes |
HDMI 2.1: 8K/60 Hz AB / 4K/120 Hz AB | Yes / Yes |
8K/60 Hz AB / 4K/120 Hz AB Pass-Through In/Out | 7 / 2 (Up to 40 Gbps) |
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
Enhanced ARC | Yes |
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming | Yes |
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes |
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode | Yes |
DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
Auto LipSync | Yes |
Inputs / Outputs | |
Composite In / Out | 2 / 0 |
Component In / Out | 1 / 0 |
HDMI In / Out | 7 / 3 |
Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | No / Yes |
Analogue In | 6 (1 x XLR) |
Phono (MM) In | Yes |
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital | 2 / 0 |
Multichannel Pre-Amp Out | Yes (15.4 RCA, 15.4 XLR) |
Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) RCA, XLR |
Speaker A / B | Assignable Pre-Out |
Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable Pre-Out |
Front USB Input / USB Audio | Yes / Yes |
USB Power Supply (Rear) | Yes |
AM/FM Tuner | 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 / Analogue | Yes (2 Ch) / Yes (2 Ch) / 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 / Marantz Remote Bus | Yes / Yes |
DC Trigger Output | 3 |
HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Others | |
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live (Upgrade) |
Front Display | 2 Line FLD, Port Hole OLED |
Graphic User Interface - GUI | Modern HD GUI |
GUI Languages | 3 |
Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
Variable Cross Over / Optimised Bass Redirection / Bass Sync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes |
General | |
Metal Front Panel | Yes |
System Remote Control | RC051SR |
Backlit | Yes |
Power Consumption | 90 W |
Standby Consumption | 0.2 W |
CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
Network Standby Consumption | <2.0 W |
Dimensions - Antenna: Horizontal (W x D x H) | 442 x 457 x 191 mm |
Dimensions - Antenna: Vertical (W x D x H) | 442 x 457 x 254 mm |
Dimensions - No Antenna (W x D x H) | 442 x 437 x 191 mm |
Weight | 15.0 kg |
What's In The Box | Main Unit, Remote Control, Batteries, AM/FM Antennas, Wire Labels, Quick Start Guide, Audyssey Microphone, Cardboard Microphone Stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC Cord |
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