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MARANTZ AV 7706 AV Processor

11.2Ch 8K Ultra HD AV Surround Pre-Amplifier

The Marantz AV7706 pre-amplifier features 8K HDMI passthrough, 3D audio formats, audiophile-quality music playback, multi-room HEOSĀ® Built-in technology, and voice control.

$4,300.00

Advanced 11.2 channel pre-amplifier

Experience a versatile home theater setup with the new Marantz AV7706 processor/pre-amplifier. Featuring 11.2 channel XLR and RCA pre-outs, the AV7706 is built with masterful-quality external power amplification for the most demanding active speakers. Enjoy the audiophile sound you expect from Marantz combined with the latest video and audio decoding, as well as voice control with your favorite voice assistants.

Sophisticated engineering

With 11.2 channel pre-outs on both conventional RCA sockets and balanced XLRs, the AV7706 is designed to work alongside high-quality external power amplifiers like the Marantz MM8077, MM7055, and MM7025.

Not only is it a superb AV processor, the AV7706 is an extraordinary analog preamplifier with an HDAM circuit board. Using Marantz-proprietary HDAMs, the preamp section of the AV7706 provides optimal channel separation, minimum crosstalk, and enhanced signal to noise ratio for precise detail resolution and stereo imaging, while the ELNA capacitors of the analog section ensure exceptional power and dynamic ability.

Advanced 8K HDMI connectivity with eARC support

The new Marantz AV7706 includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through while the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.

Showcasing all the latest HDMI technology and specifications, the AV7706 lets you take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, ALLM, VRR, QMS, and QFT support. The video processor can also upscale your native video source up to 8K quality. In addition, the AV7706 features HDMI eARC which supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in masterful quality from your TV source. For your convenience, your HDMI inputs automatically rename themselves with information provided by the source when available.

Full 3D audio support

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby AtmosĀ®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:XĀ®, DTS Virtual:Xā„¢, IMAXĀ® Enhanced, and Auro-3DĀ®.

Marantz HDAM and current feedback topology

The AV7706 features exclusive Marantz Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology that provide ultra-fast slew rate, true wideband performance, and maximum dynamic range for optimum sound quality.

Current Feedback technology, first introduced by Marantz nearly 70 years ago, replaces voltage feedback configuration that's typical of AV receivers and delivers wide, close-loop bandwidth and steep slew rate for superior fidelity with wideband audio sources.

The next chapter in movie entertainment

The new AV7706 offers the highest-quality, crystal-clear viewing experience. Enjoy your movies with 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, as well the latest in HDMI technology like Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS), which is used in movies to eliminate video delay.

More than 60 Years of audiophile heritage

Founded in 1953, Marantz has a rich history of designing audio components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Because Music Matters, the AV7706 continues our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and cinema.

Extensively tuned by Marantz sound masters at the most state-of-the-art facilities to deliver an exquisite sonic signature. No component leaves the hands of Marantz sound masters until it passes rigorous testing. Envelop yourself with the most musical sound, from any source.

Features

Masterful 8K HDMI Connectivity

The new Marantz AV7706 includes eight HDMI inputs and three outputs for all your favourite sources. With one dedicated HDMI input to support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, 21:0 video, 3D and BT.2020 pass-through and HDCP2.3, the latest in copy protection standards, are supported on all HDMI inputs. Showcasing the latest HDMI technology and specifications, the new AV7706 lets you take your home entertainment up a notch with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, ALLM, VRR, QMS, and QFT support. The video processor is also capable of upscaling your native video sources up to 8K quality.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology

You can feel every dimenson in Dolby Atmos. Enjoy a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound speaker system and four additional overhead speakers or four Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for the ultimate home theatre experience, including Dolby Surround upmixer for legacy content.

For those without in-ceiling speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from listener-level speakers.

DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X

DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. The included spatial remapping engine of DTS Neural:X offers improved immersion and heightened realism in all of your favourite movies. DTS Virtual:X provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1, or 2.1 speaker arrangement.

IMAX Enhanced

Get the most premium at-home entertainment experience with IMAX Enhanced - the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard for home theatre imaging, sound, scale, and clarity. Watch clearer pictures and brighter images. Feel immersive, heart-pounding audio and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.

Auro-3D Experience

Putting you in a cocoon of life-like sound, Auro-3D elevates the home theatre experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of three-dimensional sound for music, games, broadcast, and films. The auromatic up-mixing engine will enhance your existing audio-visual collection.

Features Built-in dual speaker preset memory

The new AV7706 lets you store two Audyssey profiles as well as other amplifier configurations. You can switch between the two settings on the fly, giving you freedom to tweak your listening experience for your content or listening environment.

Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Enjoy hands-free control with Amazon Alexa and your voice. Adjust the volume, skip to the next trackm switch inputs for your different media players and more - "Just Ask".

Download the HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice commands for the AV7706, HEOS devices, and other select Marantz products.

Google Assistant Voice Control

Ask your Google Home, Google app, or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control content across your listening environment. Start music in the HEOS app, then ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks, and more. The "Works with the Google Assistant feature is continually evolving.

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2 Capability

A dual antenna system lets you stream the most popular music services via Bluetooth, W-Fi, and AirPlay 2. Listen to your playlists on Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer and more. Use AirPlay 2 to enjoy Apple music with ease.

Bluetooth Audio Transmission

Enjoy your favourite audio without waking your whole home by transmitting the audio coming from your AV Pre-Amp to your Bluetooth headphones. The AV7706 even allows you to play the audio on both Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously. If you have a family member or a friend who is hearing impaired, we recommend this setup.

HEOS Built-In Multi-Room Streaming

HEOS Built-in technology lets you enjoy your favourite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room - the choice is yours. Enjoy music from Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn Internet Radio, SounCloud, TIDAL, Deezer, or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS components, like HEOS-capable speakers, play all your music in one room or many.

High-Resolution Audio Support

Discover the incredible fidelity of Hi-Res Audio tracks with the ability to decode up to 24-bit/192kHz ALAC, FLAC, and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD) via the front panel USB port and network sources. You can also listen to other popular file types such as MP3.

"Roon Tested" Certified

Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favourite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews, and more.

Multi-Source, Multi-Room

Watch a movie in one room while another family member plays a song from Spotify in a different zone without interruption. Enjoy up to a 11.2-channel surround sound in the main room and a separate source or music stream in up to two other zones. Hook up a separate stereo amp and speakers to the second and third zone pre-out.

All Zone TV Audio

Share the main zone TV audio to all of your zones without losing fully discrete multi-channel playback in the main zone. Select "Source" for the second or third zone from the AVR remote app so that the main zone audio will not switch to stereo PCM.

Smart TV Connectivity

The Marantz AV7706 can be controlled with your smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your TV. Simply set "HDMI Control" to ON in your receiver, then set "Smart Menu" to ON and begin controlling the AV7706 with your TV remote. The Smart Menu home screen offers quick access to source and surround mode selections, the AVR's setup menu, and four Smart Selects.

Marantz AVR Remote App

The Marantz AVR Remote app for iOS and Android provides complete control over the latest Marantz network AV receivers and pre-amps. Use it to power on/off, adjust volume, input, and settings, or switch instantly to the HEOS Built-in app.

Convenient Smart Select Functions

The included remote has four smart select function buttons so you can store your preffered or frequently used settings and call them up easily on the fly - including input source, volume level, sound mode, Audyssey configuration, and even "All Zone Stereo" setting for party mode. With the push of a button, the AV7706 instantly configures the receiver to your desired setting at any time.

Easy Setup Experience

The AV7706 Quick Start Guide provides simple and direct instructions to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AV7706 via HDMI, the Marantz Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen and guides you through the setup. The Setup Assistant helps you establish crucial settings for the best possible sound quality, whatever your configuration. The AV7706 will also rename HDMI inputs when connected or you can rename them manually for your convenience.

Advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Equipped with the full Audyssey Platinum suite of advanced DSP algorithms, the AV7706 features Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correciton. With the supplied measurement microphone, MultEQ XT32 analyzes each speaker's output (including the subwoofers) at up to 8 measurement locations and generates precision digital filters that optimize each channel for the correct frequency and time domain response.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume smooths out disruptive jumps in volume (such as TV Commercials), letting you listen at lower levels while still enjoying clear dialog, music and sound.

Audyssey Denamic EQ provides full-range clarity at any listening levels.

Audyssey Low Frequency Containment uses advanced psychoacoustic algorithms to deliver a full-range balance, including deep bass, without disturbing neighbors or people in other rooms of your home. Audyssey Sub EQ HT provides individual DSP tailoring of each subwoofer in a dual subwoofer setup for deeper bass with improved definition. Plus, the Audyssey MultEQ Editor App lets you view and adjust settings for detailed tuning and customize the sound more precisely to your room and tastes.

External Control Capabilities

Features external RS232 and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. The Marantz AV7706 offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices, as well as Control4 SDPP (Simple Device Detection Protocol) certification for seamless integration with Control4 home automation equipemtn. IR (infrared) remote control input and output are included on the rear panel for remote control compatibility with other components in your home theatre system.

Specification

Multichannel Surround

  • 11.2 Pre-Amp Channels
  • DTS:
    • DTS:X
    • Neural: X
    • Virtual X
  • Dolby:
    • TrueHD
    • Atmos
    • Atmos Height Virtualization
    • Surround
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Auro 3D
  • Multichannel Stereo

Sound Enhancements

  • EI Power Transformer
  • Current Feedback Topology
  • Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)
  • Pure Direct
  • Gold Plated RCA Terminals
  • Clock Jitter Reducer
  • Audyssey:
    • MultEQ XT32
    • Dynamic EQ
    • Dynamic Volume
    • LFC
    • MDAX2

Network

  • HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming
  • Network Audio Sharing
  • Lossy Format Support:
    • MP3
    • WMA
    • AAC
  • Lossless Format Support:
    • FLAC (24bit, 192kHz)
    • ALAC (24bit, 192kHz)
    • WAV (24bit, 192kHz)
  • DSD Audio Streaming up to 5.6MHz
  • Gapless Playback support:
    • FLAC
    • WAV
    • ALAC
    • DSD
  • Internet Radio provided by TuneIn
  • Streaming Services:
    • Spotify Connect
    • Amazon Music HD
    • Deezer
    • Tidal
    • SoundCloud
  • Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App available for Android, iOS, and Amazon Kindle
  • Etherner Port
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

HDMI

  • 7 Rear Inputs
  • 1 Front Input
  • 2 Main Zone Rear Outputs
  • 1 Second Zone Rear Output
  • Analogue video conversion to HDMI
  • Video upscaling up to 8K 60Hz
  • GUI Overlay on HDMI
  • Enhanced ARC
  • 3D Signal Pass-Through
  • 4K Signal Pass-Through
  • 4K Scaling
  • 4K GUI Overlay
  • HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode
  • Picture Adjust
  • Noise Reduction
  • DSD Audio Capability
  • CEC
  • Auto LipSync

Multi-Room / CI

  • HEOS Multi-Room Integrated
  • 3 Multi-Room zones
  • Zone Audio Sources:
    • HDMI (2ch)
    • Optical/Coaxial (2ch)
    • Network
    • USB
    • Analogue
  • Zone Audio Output
    • Pre-Out
  • IP Control
  • RS232 Control
  • Web Control
  • App Control
  • IR Flasher In
  • Marantz Remote Bus
  • 2x 12V DC Trigger Output
  • HDMI Diagnostics

Others

  • Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone
  • 2 Line FL Display + Port Hole
  • Advanced Graphical User Interface in 3 languages
  • ISF Certification
  • Smart Select
  • Firmware update via Network or USB
  • Variable Crossovers
  • Optimized Bass Redirection
  • Bass Sync
  • Auto Power Off
  • Sleep Timer

Inputs / Outputs

  • Composite Video:
    • 3 Rear Inputs
    • 1 Front Input
    • 2 Rear Outputs
  • Component Video:
    • 3 Rear Inputs
    • 1 Rear Output
  • HDMI:
    • 7 Rear Inputs
    • 1 Front Input
    • 2 Main Zone Rear Output
    • 1 Second Zone Rear Output
  • Multiroom Video Output (2nd Zone)
    • HDMI
    • Composite/Component
  • Analogue Audio:
    • 5 Rear Stereo RCA Inputs
    • 1 Front Stereo RCA Input
    • 1 Phono MM Rear Stereo RCA Input W/ Ground screw
    • 7.1 channel input
  • Digital Audio (Optical Toslink/ Coaxial)
    • 2 Rear Optical Inputs
    • 2 Rear Coaxial Inputs
  • Multi Room Analogue Out:
    • 2nd Zone RCA Pre-Out
    • 3rd Zone RCA Pre-Out
  • Multichannel Pre-Out
    • 11.2 channel RCA
    • 11.2 channel Balanced XLR
    • 2 Independant Subwoofer Outputs
  • Front Inputs:
    • Analogue RCA Audio L&R
    • Analogue RCA Composite Video
    • HDMI
    • USB
  • AM/FM Tuner

General

  • Metal Front Panel
  • RC044SR System Remote Control
  • Power Consumption:
    • 60W PEAK
    • 0.2W Standby
    • 0.5W Standby CEC Enabled
    • 3.5W Standby Network Enabled
  • Dimensions:
    • Width: 440mm
    • Depth: 412mm
    • Height: 185mm
    • Weight: 11kg

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