Marantz 11.4-Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier - AV 30
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.
- Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan
- 11.4 Channels
- 7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
- 8K and Dolby Atmos
- 3D Audio
- Powered by HEOS™
Elevated Listening Begins Here
AV 30 is engineered to bring exceptional cinema sound into your home. Advanced Marantz technology and expert craftsmanship ensure your entertainment is always delivered with powerful precision—from an elegant, timeless design.
Exceptional Performance
Enjoy every movie moment with immersive realism and lifelike detail. AV 30 delivers an outstanding theater experience—in your home.
Ultimate Flexibility
The 11.4-channel onboard processing supports a wide range of speaker configurations. Perfect for all forms of immersive audio suitable for even large home theater systems.
Technology Leader
AV 30 comes packed with support for the latest high-resolution movie formats, plus 8K video compatibility, room optimization, and Powered by HEOS™ technology to simplify and elevate your listening.
Timeless Design
A modern expression of timeless design principles, AV 30 features the iconic Marantz porthole, premium materials, and subtle sidelights that illuminate the front panel.
Key Technologies
| Multichannel Surround | |
|---|---|
| DTS | DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X |
| Dolby | Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, 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 | 11.4 |
| Sound Enhancements | |
| Copper-Plated Chassis / Toroidial Power Transformer | Yes / Yes |
| Current Feedback Topology / Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) | Yes / Yes (HDAM-SA2) |
| 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 (up to DSD5.6) |
| Gapless Playback | FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD |
| TuneIn / AirPlay 2 / Spotify | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Roon-Ready | Yes |
| Other Streaming Services* | Amazon Music / TIDAL / 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 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 2 / 1 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080P/4K to 8K |
| GUI Overlay on HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz 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-Though 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 (1x XLR) |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out: analog / digital | 2 / 0 |
| Multichannel Pre-Amp Out | Yes (11.4 RCA, 11.4 XLR) |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) |
| 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 / Pre-Out | 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 | Modern HD GUI |
| GUI Languages | 9 |
| Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
| Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
| Variable Cross Over / Optimized Bass Redirection / Bass Sync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes |
| General | |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC053SR |
| Backlit | Yes |
| Power Consumption | 80 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2 W |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 W |
| Network Standby Consumption | 2.0 W |
| Maximum Dimensions Antenna: Horizontal:(W x D x H) Antenna: Vertical :(W x D x H) w/o Antenna: (W x D x H) | 17.4 × 16.3 × 7.5 in. 17.4 × 16.3 × 10.0 in. 17.4 × 15.6 × 7.5 in. |
| Weight | 24.5 lbs. |
| What's in the box |
Main unit, remote control, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord |
| UPC Code | 747192143817 |
| Limited Warranty (United States and Canada) | 5-year |