Marantz AV 20 AV Preamplifier

13.4-channel balanced AV preamplifier with immersive surround decoding and full-bandwidth 8K HDMI

The Marantz AV 20 is a performance-driven AV preamplifier designed for serious home theater systems. Note that you will need to buy a multi-channel power amp separately, and of course Marantz amps will give you some serious synergy.

Visually understated yet unmistakably Marantz, the AV 20's elegant chassis and refined industrial design mirror the company’s long-standing focus on musicality, low noise, and long-term reliability. This is a control center meant to disappear physically while anchoring an ambitious home-cinema system.

The Upscale View

Marantz is one of very few household-name audio brands that we recommend even to critical listeners. Marantz has been able to stay on top of technological advances without losing sight of its heritage. For home cinema especially, we unhesitatingly recommend Marantz as the affordable yet high-fidelity solution when most of your hard-earned money is going into your reference stereo rig.

Flexibility Built-In

The AV 20 delivers detailed, immersive sound across up to 13.4 channels, supporting flexible speaker layouts and extensive object-based surround decoding. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, with DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D, and IMAX Enhanced also included for expanded format support and scale.

Video and system integration are equally robust. Seven HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs (including 1 x eARC) provide ample connectivity for modern sources, while the high-quality HD on-screen interface keeps setup and system management intuitive. Acoustic room tuning is handled by Audyssey MultEQ XT32, with Dirac Live available as an upgrade. Fully balanced XLR and RCA outputs ensure clean, flexible connections to high-quality external power amplifiers, allowing the AV 20 to serve as the foundation of a truly high-performance home theater.

Included Accessories

• Marantz AV 20
• Remote control (RC051SR)
• Batteries
• AM/FM antennas
• Wire labels
• Quick start guide
• Audyssey microphone
• Cardboard microphone stand
• Two external detachable antennas
• AC power cord

Specifications

Processing Channels: 13.4

Surround Formats: DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X, DTS Neural:X; Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround; IMAX Enhanced; Auro 3D

Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32; Dirac Live (upgrade)

HDMI Inputs: 7

HDMI Outputs: 3 (Main / Zone, 1 x eARC)

HDMI Pass-Through: 8K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz; 7 in / 2 out up to 40 Gbps

Video Support: HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR

HDMI Features: eARC, VRR, ALLM, QFT

Analog Outputs: 15.4-channel RCA and 15.4-channel balanced XLR pre-outs

Subwoofer Outputs: 4 (independent) RCA, XLR

Streaming and Network: HEOS built-in, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify, TuneIn, Roon-Ready

Power Consumption: 90 W

Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W

Dimensions (WHD): 17.4" x 17.2" x 7.5" (442 x 437 x 191 mm)

Weight: 33.1 lb. (15 kg)