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The AVM 70 a great way to bring premium audio to any home theater or media room. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 7 dedicated 8K HDMI inputs that support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with eARC. With AVM, you

Anthem® AVM Series 15.2 Channels A/V Processor

Since the AVM 50 and Statement D2 A/V Processors, music lovers and home theater enthusiasts have coveted Anthem’s premium surround separates. Featuring industry-leading room correction, expert management of the latest audio formats and robust integration; Anthem is the ultimate nerve center of any premium home theater or media room.

With the latest version of ARC Genesis Room Correction, a redesigned and more accurate calibration microphone, Anthem Web User Interface, an all-new electronics platform and a new modernized design; the new AVM A/V Processors bring all of today’s technologies into a single component.

Object-oriented audio codecs have been updated with support for up to 15.2 channels; as well as built-in streaming support for Apple AirPlay2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon).

The AVM 70 a great way to bring premium audio to any home theater or media room. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 7 dedicated 8K HDMI inputs that support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with eARC. With AVM, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity.

New features, capabilities and robust integration position Anthem AVM 8K Series as the ultimate power center of premium home theater and audio.

15.2 A/V Pre-Amplifier/Processor with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. Includes ARC (Anthem Room Correction). HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 supporting 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz.

At Anthem, our goal is to shape how you interact with your technology, so we went the extra mile to ensure no detail is overlooked while providing the utmost flexibility when it comes to device setup. Using a phone, tablet or laptop, owners can easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Power the primary or secondary zone on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes, tweak channel trims and more, for a perfect surround sound experience. You're in control, and it's never been easier.

Advanced 8K HDMI Platform with e-ARC Support

Feel the power of every frame with the AVM Series and its advanced 8K HDMI 2.1 Platform with HDCP 2.3. Showcasing 7 dedicated 8K inputs which support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity. Also featuring the latest HDMI technology and specification, the AVM 8K Series allows you to take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR10+, ALLM and VRR support. The possibilities are limitless; unlock the true potential of your media with the industry’s most flexible and feature-rich HDMI platform.

Experience Gaming Like Never Before on an AVM 70 8K

It’s never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. With the latest consoles offering up to 4K/120Hz graphics, realistic HDR and Dolby Vision dynamic range, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, you have to make sure your Home Theater gear won’t hold you back. Enter the AVM 8K Series, our most feature-rich AV processors to date!

Our latest Anthem AVM Series 8K features external control and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. It offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices including:

At Anthem, we have one simple goal – to design, engineer and manufacture audio/video products that deliver premium performance and convenience at a reasonable price. We do this by spending thousands of hours selecting and testing components, carefully designing our own circuit topologies, and backing them with robust power supplies that ensure maximum long-term quality and reliability. We achieve this with our team at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center and their decades of combined experience.

Gain unprecedented command over your network-enabled Anthem A/V Receiver, Processor or Pre-amplifier.

The Anthem Remote App uses a Wifi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, listening modes, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control.

Built upon decades of rich heritage, designed with timeless style, and engineered for utmost performance, Marantz CINEMA Series are the foundation of the world's most demanding home theaters.

Marantz® 15.4 Channel Black Preamplifier Processor

Immersive spaciousness, warm and rich tone, extraordinary detail and lifelike dynamics are legendary hallmarks of Marantz sound

AV 10 comes packed with the latest immersive audio formats, 8K video, room optimization, streaming, and more technology to simplify and elevate your enjoyment.

A modern expression of timeless design principles, AV 10 features the iconic Marantz porthole, premium materials, and subtle sidelights that illuminate the front panel.

Our Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 10 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

Excellence is heard and seen. AV 10 is meticulously crafted with authentic materials in a modern style befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance

Thoughtfully curated connectivity options and fine tuning ability allow you to make AV 10 your own.

Included aluminum remote, accessible front-panel controls, and an intuitive on-screen setup process make you feel like an expert user right away.

DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro

DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

IMAX Enhanced

Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music

Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround

Auro 3D

360 Reality Audio / MPEG H

Multichannel Stereo

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels

 Copper Plated Chassis

Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI

Current Feedback Topology

Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)

Pure Direct

Gold plated RCA terminals

Clock Jitter Reducer

Audyssey

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume

Audyssey LFC

Dirac Live upgradability

Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2

HEOS Multi-room and Streaming

Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones

Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod

Network Audio Sharing

Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC

Lossless formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV

Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24

DSD Audio Streaming

FLAC HD 192/24

WAV 192/24

ALAC 192/24

Gapless Playback

AirPlay Audio Streaming

Internet radio

Spotify*

Pandora

SiriusXM

Other Streaming Services *

Roon Tested

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones

Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets

Ethernet Ports

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front

HDCP2.3 support

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone

HDMI to HDMI Scaling

GUI Overlay on HDMI

HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB

8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-through In/Out

HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC

Enhanced ARC

HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR

ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming

Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport

3D Signal Pass-Through

8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay

4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay

HDMI pass-though in standby mode

Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction

CEC	

DSD Audio Capability

Auto LipSync

HEOS Multi-Room Integrated

HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP

Multi-Room Zones

Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog

Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout

Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source

IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control

IR Flasher In

Marantz Remote Bus

DC Trigger Output

HDMI Diagnostics

 Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone

Front Display

Graphic User Interface - GUI

GUI Languages

Setup Assistent

Smart Select

Firmware Update by Network / USB

Variable Cross Over

Optimized Bass Redirection

Bass Sync

Auto Power off

Sleep Timer

Composite In / Out

Component In / Out

HDMI In / Out

Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI

Analogue In / Out

Phono (MM) In

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial

Multi-Room Out: analog / digital

Multichannel Pre Out

Subwoofer Out

Speaker A / B

Bi-amp drive

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB

USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone

AM/FM Tuner

Metal Front Panel

System Remote Control

Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display

Power Consumption in W

Standby Consumption in W

CEC Standby Consumption in W

Network Standby Consumption in W

What's in the box

2,550 watts Dynamic Peak Power / 850 watts RMS Continuous Sustained. Powers one or two Paradigm Reference custom subwoofers. Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency (continuously variable 35 Hz – 200 Hz) with Bypass Option.

Paradigm® X Series Ultra-Class-D™ Subwoofer Amplifier

2,550 watts Dynamic Peak Power / 850 watts RMS Continuous Sustained. Powers one or two Paradigm Reference custom subwoofers.

Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency (continuously variable 35 Hz – 200 Hz) with Bypass Option

Sub/Sat Phase Alignment (continuously variable 0° to 180°)

Speaker Connectors:

The Marantz AV7706 pre-amplifier features 8K HDMI passthrough, 3D audio formats, audiophile-quality music playback, multi-room HEOS® Built-in technology, and voice control.

Marantz® Marantz Black 11.2 Channel 8K Ultra HD AV Surround Sound Preamplifiier

Its high-resolution preamplifier uses custom-curated Marantz HDAM technology for the purest sound in audio.

Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theaters and the real world.

From high-resolution stereo to 11.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you

No matter how you listen or what you watch, the AV7706 is carefully tuned to deliver the most enjoyable music and movie

Experience a versatile home theater setup with the new Marantz AV7706 processor/pre-amplifier. Featuring 11.2 channel XLR and RCA pre-outs, the AV7706 is built with masterful-quality external power amplification for the most demanding active speakers. Enjoy the audiophile sound you expect from Marantz combined with the latest video and audio decoding, as well as voice control with your favorite voice assistants.

With 11.2 channel pre-outs on both conventional RCA sockets and balanced XLRs, the AV7706 is designed to work alongside high-quality external power amplifiers like the Marantz MM8077, MM7055, and MM7025.

Advanced 8K HDMI connectivity with eARC support

The new Marantz AV7706 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, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through while the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.

Marantz HDAM and current feedback topology

The AV7706 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.

The new AV7706 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.

More than 60 Years of audiophile heritage

Founded 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 AV7706 continues our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and cinema.

The versatile Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience with 13.2 channel processing capability, 8K pass-through, and support for the latest in surround sound audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos®, DTS

Marantz® AV8805A Pre-Amp Processor

Extensively tuned by Marantz sound masters at the most state-of-the-art facilities to deliver an exquisite sonic signature. No component leaves the hands of Marantz sound masters until it passes rigorous testing. Envelop yourself with the most musical sound, from any source.

The Marantz AV8805A offers an outstanding construction for the best, unaltered music and movie playback. The highly rigid base chassis – the foundation for all circuit boards carrying the sensitive audio signal – leaves no chance for microphonic effects through unwanted vibration. The oversized toroidal transformer feeding the big main capacitors is set on an extra 5mm aluminum pedestal for extra stability. All electronics are supported by copper plating on the main chassis which guarantees the best ground connection at any point and improves Signal to Noise behavior significantly. In total, 17 single-board HDAM modules are used to achieve the best channel separation for reference-setting audio performance. Finally, everything is exceptionally well covered by a heavy top lid constructed out of three pieces.

The new 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, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+, 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through while the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs. Showcasing all the latest HDMI technology and specifications, the AV8805A lets you take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, ALLM, VRR, QMS, and QFT support. The video processor can also upscale your native video source up to 8K quality.

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) supports the transmission of 3D audio from your TV with a single HDMI connection for the simplest setup.

Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology

Feel every dimension in Dolby Atmos®. Enjoy up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for the ultimate home theater experience — including the Dolby Surround upmixer for legacy content. For those without in-ceiling speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology leverages Dolby’s deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from listener-level speakers.

DTS:X® immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. The included spatial remapping engine of DTS Neural:X™ offers improved immersion and heightened realism in all of your favorite movies. DTS Virtual:X™ provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1, or 2.1 speaker arrangement.

Featuring the latest audio format support to experience your entertainment decoded with the most current DTS 3D audio technology. Enjoy up to 13.2 channels of audio processing with DTS:X® Pro for full surround sound in exquisite detail.

Get the most premium at-home entertainment experience with IMAX® Enhanced — the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard for home theater imaging, sound, scale, and clarity. Watch clearer pictures and brighter images. Feel immersive, heart-pounding audio and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.

Experience Enveloping you in a cocoon of life-like sound, Auro-3D® elevates the home theater experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of three-dimensional sound for music, games, broadcast, and films. The Auromatic up-mixing engine will enhance your existing audiovisual collection.

Experience the Next Chapter in Movie Entertainment

The 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.

Level up all of your gaming enjoyment. The new AV8805A offers the highest quality gaming yet. Enjoy your gaming with 4K/120Hz passthrough, as well as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduces or eliminates lag and frame tearing to offer a smoother, lag-free gaming experience.

Enjoy effortless voice control and total flexibility from the leading voice agents. Speak commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.ai. Ask to play your favorite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs, and more. Switch between voice agents or pick a favorite to use — you’re in control. (Functionality and availability vary by voice agent.)

Enjoy hands-free control with Amazon Alexa and your voice. Adjust the volume, skip to the next track, switch inputs for your different media players and more — “Just Ask.” Download the HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice commands for the AV8805A, HEOS devices, and other select Marantz products.

Ask your Google Home, Google app or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control content across your listening environment. Start music in the HEOS app, then ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more. The “Works with the Google Assistant” feature is continually evolving.

An elevated voice agent for the high-end smart home, Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your day-to-day experience and entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more. Josh.ai is installed by custom integrators and accessed through an app on your phone or tablet. Works with iOS and Android devices.

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 Capability

A dual antenna system lets you stream the most popular music services via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2. Listen to your playlists on Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer, and more. Use AirPlay 2 to enjoy Apple music with ease.

HEOS® Built-in technology lets you enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Enjoy music from Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, SoundCloud, TIDAL, Napster, Deezer or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS components, like HEOS-capable speakers, play all your music in different rooms.

Discover the incredible fidelity of Hi-Res Audio tracks with the ability to decode up to 24-bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8/5.6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD) via the front panel USB port and network sources. You can also listen to other popular file types such as MP3.

Advanced 32-bit Conversion on All Channels

For optimum fidelity and the widest dynamic range with lowest distortion, the AV8805A features advanced reference-class 32-bit D/A converters on all channels. This ensures consistent high fidelity and precise channel matching across all channels for the ultimate listening experience.

Marantz HDAM and Current Feedback Topology

The 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. Current Feedback technology, first introduced by Marantz nearly 70 years ago, replaces the voltage feedback configuration that’s typical of AV receivers and delivers wide, closed-loop bandwidth and steep slew rate for superior fidelity with wideband audio sources.

Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews, and more.

Watch a movie in one room while another family member plays a song from Spotify in a different zone without interruption. Enjoy surround sound in the main room and a separate source or music stream in up to two other zones. Hook up a separate stereo amp and speakers to the second and third zone pre-out.

The versatile Marantz AV8805A pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience with 13.2 channel processing capability, 8K pass-through, and support for the latest in surround sound audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX Enhanced®, and Auro-3D®. Marantz’ proprietary technologies enhance any audio playback for the most demanding of listeners. Stream music throughout your home with HEOS® Built-in for a whole home audio experience from your favorite streaming services. With the new Marantz AV8805A, you get incredible fidelity and unparalleled audio precision.

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