Marantz AV 30 AV Preamplifier

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

The Marantz AV 30 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 30'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 30 delivers detailed, immersive sound across up to 11.4 channels, supporting flexible speaker layouts up to 7.4.4. It decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, and IMAX Enhanced, creating a seamless surround sound with precise object placement and scale. Marantz’s Sound Master tuning and optimized HDAM-SA2 circuitry focus on fast response, low distortion, and a warm, rich, and finely resolved presentation.

Video and system integration are equally robust. Seven HDMI inputs—all supporting 8K Ultra HD—and three HDMI outputs 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 optional Dirac Live support including Bass Control and Active Room Treatment for deeper system optimization. Fully balanced XLR and RCA outputs ensure clean, flexible connections to high-quality external power amplifiers, allowing the AV 30 to serve as the foundation of a truly high-performance home theater.

Included Accessories

• Main unit
• Remote control (RC053SR)
• Batteries
• AM/FM antennas
• Two external detachable antennas
• Audyssey microphone
• Cardboard microphone stand
• Wire labels
• Quick start guide
• AC power cord

Specifications

Processing Channels: 11.4

Maximum Speaker Configuration: Up to 7.4.4

Surround Formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, DTS:X, AURO-3D, IMAX Enhanced

Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32; Dirac Live upgradable (Bass Control and Active Room Treatment supported)

HDMI Inputs: 7 (all HDMI 2.1)

HDMI Outputs: 3

Video Support: 8K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG

HDMI Features: eARC, VRR, ALLM, QFT

Analog Outputs: 11.4-channel RCA and 11.4-channel balanced XLR pre-outs

Subwoofer Outputs: 4 (independent)

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

Power Consumption: 80 W

Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W

Dimensions (WHD) without Antennas: 17.4" x 15.6" x 7.5" (442 x 396 x 191 mm)

Weight: 31.1 lb. (14.1 kg)