Marantz AV 30 Home Cinema AV pre amplifier

Reference AV home cinema preamplifier

The AV 30 is an uncompromisingly performance-oriented 11.4-channel AV preamplifier designed for discerning hi-fi and home cinema enthusiasts who demand maximum sound quality and state-of-the-art technology. As the central control element of a high-end setup, it combines audiophile signal processing with full support for current 3D audio and video standards.

Key information at a glance

• Reference AV preamplifier with 11.4 channels (balanced), powered by HEOS®.
• 11.4-channel preamplifier outputs allow for a wide variety of speaker configurations up to 7.4.4.
• Decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced Audio and AURO-3D.
• Acoustic room tuning with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and optional Dirac Live, including bass control and active room acoustics.
• Seven HDMI inputs (all 8K) and three outputs for videos in the highest resolution.
• Tuned by the Sound Master for warm, rich and detailed Marantz sound.
• High-quality HD screen interface for intuitive setup.
• XLR and RCA outputs for external power amplifiers.
• HDAM-SA2 preamplification for fast response times and low distortion.

The unmistakable signature of Marantz

With its balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA preamplifier outputs, the AV 30 enables flexible speaker configurations up to 7.4.4 and forms the ideal control center for external high-end power amplifiers. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, AURO-3D, and IMAX Enhanced are decoded precisely and dynamically – for a three-dimensional sound field with impressive spaciousness, fine resolution, and realistic dynamics.

The integrated Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction ensures precise adaptation to your listening environment. For the most demanding users, Dirac Live, including Bass Control and Active Room Treatment, can be optionally integrated – a powerful tool for controlled, deep bass and precise imaging across the entire frequency spectrum.

In the video area, the AV 30 is consistently designed for the future: Seven HDMI inputs and three outputs fully support 8K Ultra HD and guarantee lossless signal transmission at the highest resolution. The high-quality HD user interface makes setup and operation intuitive and clear.

Sonically, the AV 30 unmistakably bears the Marantz signature: finely tuned by the Sound Master for a warm, rich, and simultaneously high-resolution sound. The optimized HDAM-SA modules ensure exceptional detail, musical flow, and minimal distortion.

The overall package is rounded off by the elegant Marantz design, which combines technical excellence with timeless aesthetics. The AV 30 is therefore not only the centerpiece of a modern home theater, but also a true statement of reference-level audiophile performance.

General data

• Device type: AV home cinema preamplifier
• Metal front: Yes
• System remote control: RC053SR
• Backlight: Yes
• Weight: 11.1 kg

Dimensions (W × D × H):

• Without antenna: 442 × 394 × 189 mm
• Horizontal antenna dimensions: 442 × 414 × 189 mm
• Antenna vertical: 442 × 414 × 254 mm

Power consumption:

• Operating power: 80 W
• Standby: 0.2 W
• CEC standby: 0.5 W
• Network standby: 2.0 W

HDMI & Video

• HDMI inputs: 7
• HDMI outputs: 3 (Main / Zone 2)
• HDMI version: HDMI 2.1
• HDCP 2.3: Yes
• 8K/60 Hz & 4K/120 Hz: Yes / Yes
• 8K/60 Hz & 4K/120 Hz pass-through:
• Entrances: 7
• Outputs: 2 (up to 40 Gbps)
• HDMI upscaling: 1080p / 4K ? 8K
• HDR formats: HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR
• eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel): Yes
• ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes
• VRR / QFT: Yes / Yes
• HDMI pass-through in standby: Yes
• GUI overlay via HDMI: Yes
• Auto LipSync: Yes

Audio formats & surround technologies

Dolby:

• Dolby TrueHD
• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby Height Virtualization
• Dolby Surround

DTS:

• DTS-HD Master Audio
• DTS:X
• DTS Virtual:X
• DTS Neural:X

Other formats:

• IMAX Enhanced
• AURO-3D
• Sony 360 Reality Audio
• MPEG-H
• Multichannel stereo

Max. processing channels (pre-amp):

• 11.4 channels

Sound & Signal Processing

• Copper-plated chassis: Yes
• Toroidal transformer: Yes
• Current Feedback Topology: Yes
• HDAM: Yes (HDAM-SA2)
• Pure Direct: Yes
• Gold-plated RCA connectors: Yes
• Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
• Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2

Room correction & bass management:

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ: Yes
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume: Yes
• Audyssey LFC: Yes
• Dirac Live: Optional (paid license)
• Variable transition frequency: Yes
• Optimized bass redirection: Yes
• Bass Sync: Yes

Network, Streaming & Wireless

• WiFi / Bluetooth / Ethernet: Yes / Yes / Yes
• HEOS Multi-Room & Streaming: Yes
• Bluetooth two-way audio (headphones): Yes
• Apple HomePod compatible: Yes
• Roon Ready: Yes

Streaming services:

• TuneIn
• AirPlay 2
• Spotify Connect
• Amazon Music
• TIDAL
• Deezer
• Napster
• SoundCloud

Audio formats:

• Lossy formats: MP3, WMA, AAC
• Loss-free:
• FLAC (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit)
• ALAC (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit)
• WAV (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit)
• DSD streaming: up to DSD 5.6
• Gapless playback: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD

Multiroom & Zones

• Multiroom system: HEOS Built-in
• Number of zones: 3

Zone audio sources:

• HDMI (2-channel): Yes
• Optical / Coaxial (2-channel): Yes
• Network / USB: Yes
• Analog: Yes

Zone exits:

• Audio: Pre-Out
• HDMI output from HDMI source: Yes

Entrances & Exits

Audio:

• Analog inputs: 7 (including 1 × XLR)
• Phono input (MM): Yes
• Digital inputs:
• Visually: 2
• Coaxial: 2

Multi-channel pre-out:

• 11.4 RCA
• 11.4 XLR

Subwoofer outputs:

• 4 independent (RCA & XLR)
• Assignable Pre-Outs (A/B, Bi-Amp): Yes

Video:

• Composite In / Out: 2 / 0
• Component In / Out: 1 / 0
• HDMI In / Out: 7 / 3

USB & Other:

• Front USB / USB Audio: Yes / Yes
• USB power supply (rear): Yes
• FM/AM tuner: Yes

Operation & Control

Front display:

• 2-line FLD
• Port-Hole OLED
• Graphical user interface: Modern HD GUI
• GUI languages: 9
• Setup Wizard / Smart Select: Yes / Yes
• Firmware update: Network / USB
• Automatic shutdown / Sleep timer: Yes / Yes

Control & Integration:

• App control: Yes
• Web control: Yes
• IP control: Yes
• RS-232 control: Yes
• IR flasher input: Yes
• Marantz Remote Bus: Yes
• DC trigger outputs: 3
• HDMI Diagnostics: Yes