{"product_id":"marantz-av-30-11-4-channel-preamplifier-processor-clearance-open-box","title":"Marantz AV 30 11.4-Channel Preamplifier\/Processor - Clearance \/ Open Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMarantz AV 30 Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarantz AV 30 is a reference-grade 11.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier built for dedicated home theaters and large media rooms that demand immersive 3D audio, modern 8K HDMI switching, and audiophile-quality analog performance. Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan and Sound Master tuned for the signature warm, rich, detailed Marantz sound, AV 30 uses discrete Marantz HDAM circuitry and a copper-plated chassis to deliver clean dynamics, low distortion, and exceptional realism with movies, games, and high-resolution music. With seven 8K HDMI inputs, three HDMI outputs (including eARC), and full HDMI 2.1 gaming features, it’s ready for next-gen sources—while HEOS® multi-room streaming makes it easy to enjoy your favorite services throughout the home. Dial in your system with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction (with optional Dirac Live upgrade), then power your speakers your way using both balanced XLR and RCA pre-outs for every channel, plus four independent subwoofer outputs for precise bass control. The Marantz AV 30 is part of ListenUp's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/collections\/marantz-av-seperates\" title=\"Marantz AV Separates Collection\"\u003eMarantz AV Separates Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Good At:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding a true reference separates-based theater with \u003cstrong\u003e11.4-channel processing\u003c\/strong\u003e and flexible layouts up to \u003cstrong\u003e7.4.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering cinematic immersion with \u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e360 Reality Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMPEG-H\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeding high-end amplifiers with \u003cstrong\u003efull multichannel XLR and RCA preamp outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean, noise-resistant runs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimizing bass like a pro with \u003cstrong\u003e4 independent subwoofer outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e and advanced setup tools (Audyssey XT32; optional Dirac Live upgrade)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwitching and scaling modern video with \u003cstrong\u003e7 HDMI 8K inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3 HDMI outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8K upscaling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHDR format support\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhole-home music made simple with \u003cstrong\u003eHEOS multi-room\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAirPlay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and major streaming services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarantz AV 30 Full Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.4-Channel Balanced AV Preamplifier (AV processor \/ pre-amplifier)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max number of processing (pre-amp) channels: 11.4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Layout Support (positioning):\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 7.4.4 configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultichannel Surround Technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDolby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e IMAX Enhanced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuro 3D \/ 360 Reality Audio \/ MPEG-H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultichannel Stereo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Enhancements \/ Audio Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCopper-Plated Chassis \/ Toroidal Power Transformer: Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Feedback Topology \/ HDAM: Yes \/ Yes (HDAM-SA2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePure Direct \/ Gold-Plated RCA Terminals: Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClock Jitter Reducer: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirac Live Upgradability: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompressed Audio Enhancer (MDAX2): Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudyssey Dynamic EQ \/ Dynamic Volume \/ Audyssey LFC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoom Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live available as upgrade)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork \/ Streaming \/ Wireless:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWi-Fi \/ Bluetooth \/ Ethernet: Yes \/ Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHEOS Multi-Room and Streaming: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBluetooth Retransmit for Bluetooth Headphones: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApple HomePod: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTuneIn \/ AirPlay 2 \/ Spotify\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoon-Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther Streaming Services: Amazon Music \/ TIDAL \/ Deezer \/ Napster \/ SoundCloud\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLossless Formats: FLAC, FLAC HD 192\/24, ALAC 192\/24, WAV 192\/24\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDSD Audio Streaming: Yes (up to DSD 5.6)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGapless Playback: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI \/ Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal HDMI Inputs: 7\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI Outputs: 3 (Main \/ Zone 2 \/ 1)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDCP 2.3 Support: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced ARC (eARC): Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI Upscaling: 1080p\/4K to 8K\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI 2.1: 8K\/60Hz AB: Yes \/ 4K\/120Hz AB: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8K\/60Hz AB \/ 4K\/120Hz AB Pass-Through In\/Out: 7 \/ 2 (up to 40 Gbps)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDR \/ HLG \/ Dolby Vision \/ HDR10+ \/ Dynamic HDR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariable Refresh Rate \/ Quick Frame Transport: Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDSD Audio Capability: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuto LipSync: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \/ Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVideo Composite In \/ Out: 2 \/ 0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComponent In \/ Out: 1 \/ 0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI In \/ Out: 7 \/ 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-Room Video Out (Video \/ HDMI): No \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudio Analogue In: 6 (1× XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono (MM) In: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital In (Optical \/ Coaxial): 2 \/ 2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-Room Out (Analog \/ Digital): 2 \/ 0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultichannel Pre-Amp Out: Yes (11.4 RCA, 11.4 XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubwoofer Out: 4 (independent)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaker A\/B: Assignable Pre-Out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBi-Amp Drive: Assignable Pre-Out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront USB Input \/ USB Audio: Yes \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB Power Supply (Rear): Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAM\/FM Tuner: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Room \/ Custom Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHEOS Link Compatibility (IR \/ IP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-Room Zones: 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZone Audio Source (HDMI \/ Opt, Coax \/ Network, USB \/ Analogue)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZone Audio Output (Speaker \/ Pre-Out): No \/ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIP Control \/ RS232 \/ Web Control \/ App Control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIR Flasher In \/ Marantz Remote Bus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDC Trigger Output: 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHDMI Diagnostics: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup \/ Interface \/ Convenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgrade available)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront Display: 2-Line FLD, Port Hole OLED\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraphic User Interface: Modern HD GUI\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGUI Languages: 9\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetup Assistant \/ Smart Select\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirmware Update (Network \/ USB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariable Crossover \/ Optimized Bass Redirection \/ Bass Sync\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuto Power Off \/ Sleep Timer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral \/ Power \/ Physical:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetal Front Panel: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystem Remote Control: RC053SR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBacklit: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: 80 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandby Consumption: 0.2 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCEC Standby Consumption: 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork Standby Consumption: 2.0 W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntenna Horizontal (W × D × H): 17.4 × 16.3 × 7.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntenna Vertical (W × D × H): 17.4 × 16.3 × 10.0 in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWithout Antenna (W × D × H): 17.4 × 15.6 × 7.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: 24.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat’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 antennas, AC cord\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUPC Code: 747192143817\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLimited Warranty (United States and Canada): 5-year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarantz AV 30 Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdl\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Marantz AV 30 an AV receiver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eNo—AV 30 is a dedicated AV preamplifier\/processor (an AV “separate”). It requires external power amplifiers and provides multichannel preamp outputs (both XLR and RCA) for your amp and speaker system.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many speakers and subwoofers can the AV 30 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt processes up to 11.4 channels, supporting immersive layouts up to 7.4.4, and includes four independent subwoofer outputs for precise bass integration.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. AV 30 supports major immersive formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D, plus 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many HDMI inputs does it have, and are they 8K?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eAV 30 includes 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs, with 8K\/60 and 4K\/120 HDMI 2.1 support and eARC for high-quality audio return from compatible TVs.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat room correction is included, and can I upgrade it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with Audyssey features like Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and LFC. It also offers Dirac Live upgradability as an optional upgrade path.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use balanced XLR connections for every channel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. AV 30 provides 11.4-channel XLR pre-outs as well as 11.4-channel RCA pre-outs, giving you flexibility for premium amplifier matching and long cable runs.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat streaming and multi-room options are built in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eAV 30 is Powered by HEOS, supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth, and works with services like Spotify, Amazon Music, and TIDAL. It also supports AirPlay 2 and is Roon Ready.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include gaming-friendly HDMI features?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It supports ALLM, VRR, and QFT, plus HDMI pass-through in standby, making it well-suited for next-gen consoles and high-frame-rate gaming.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003c\/dl\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMarantz AV 30 Downloads:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Marantz_Infosheet_AV-30.pdf\" title=\"Marantz AV 30 Information Sheet\"\u003eMarantz AV 30 Information Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marantz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62787700228255,"sku":"MTZ-OBX-AV30-BLK","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/de8982c7-e72d-47d0-ae24-9599b84887ec.jpg?v=1777903453","url":"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/marantz-av-30-11-4-channel-preamplifier-processor-clearance-open-box","provider":"ListenUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}