AV8805A

The AV8805A is made for home cinema enthusiasts who seek versatility and flexibility, without sacrificing musicality. Marantz Sound Masters leveraged decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment.

• Classic Design
• 13.2 Channels
• 8 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
• 8K Ultra HD
• 3D Audio
• HEOS Built-in

A Masterpiece of Audio Architecture

Created with passion and extraordinary attention to detail, this versatile pre-amplifier redefines the audiophile home cinema and music listening experience.

Masterfully Engineered

Its high-resolution preamplifier uses in total 15 single Marantz HDAM boards for reference-setting audio performance.

The Next Chapter in Movie Entertainment

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

Sound Master Tuned

The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV8005A for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity with eARC Support

Enjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies. The Marantz AV8805A includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite sources.

Full 3D Audio Support

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

Marantz AV8805A Specs
Amplifier
Amplifier Type    Preamplifier
Channels    13.2
Audio Processing
DTS Compatibility    DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Dolby Compatibility    Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Auro 3D Support    Yes
Upmixing Technology    DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology
Supported File Formats    2.8 MHz DSD, 5.6 MHz DSD, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported Sample Rates    Up to 192 kHz / 24-Bit (ALAC, FLAC, WAV)
Video
HDR Compatibility    HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma
Pass-Through Support    8K60p
Upscaling    8K UHD
GUI    Yes
Connectivity
Rear A/V Inputs    7 x HDMI
3 x 3RCA Component
4 x RCA Composite
1 x Stereo XLR Balanced
1 x 7.1-Channel RCA
2 x Optical TOSLINK
2 x Digital Coaxial
6 x Stereo RCA
1 x Stereo RCA (Phono MM) with Ground Screw
Rear A/V Outputs    1 x 15.2-Channel XLR Pre-Out
3 x HDMI
1 x 3RCA Component
2 x RCA Composite
1 x 15.2-Channel RCA Pre-Out
1 x Stereo RCA Zone 2
1 x Stereo RCA Zone 3
Front I/O    1 x HDMI Input
1 x RCA Composite Input
1 x Stereo RCA Input
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Setup Mic Input
Other Rear I/O    2 x Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna Terminal
1 x USB Type-A (Power) Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Input
1 x RCA (Remote) Input
1 x RCA (Remote) Output
2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Output
1 x DE-9 (RS-232C)
1 x RJ45 (Ethernet)
HDCP Support    Version 2.3
HDMI Compression Modes    4K120AB / 8K60AB
Audio Return Channel (ARC)    eARC
HDMI CEC    Yes
Media Card Slot    None
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi    Yes
Bluetooth    Yes
Wireless Audio Protocols    AirPlay 2, HEOS, Spotify Connect
Control
External Control Support    Android/iOS Control App, Control4, Domotz Pro, OvrC
Virtual Assistant    Works with Alexa, Apple AirPlay, Works with Google Assistant, Josh.ai
Power
AC Input Power    Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Consumption    Active: 90 W
Standby: 0.2 W
CEC Standby: 0.5 W
Network Standby: 3.5 W
Physical
Weight    30.4 lb / 13.8 kg