This pre-amp/processor will let you build the system of your dreams for both surround sound and music.
A great home theater system is a careful balance of the electronics, the speakers and the room itself. If you’re looking to go all-out and get the most accurate, immersive sound, you’ll need components that possess serious processing power. The Arcam AV41 has all the audio and video processing one’s home audio system could ever need. This very capable home theater pre-amplifier boasts an incredible 16 channels of output, advanced surround sound decoding, plus balanced and unbalanced outputs for connecting amplifiers.

Why should you use a separate preamp/processor and power amplifiers rather than a receiver?
Most home theater receivers are “all-in-one” solutions. Typically, the amplifier and preamp sections can’t be upgraded, meaning you have to buy a whole new receiver to get the latest and greatest features. “Separates” like this Arcam, on the other hand, let you swap out only what you need to. If you have an amplifier you adore and you’d hate to get rid of, you can upgrade your preamp without replacing anything else.

There’s also the wide open system flexibility and sheer performance that separates provide. The AV41 has sixteen independent audio outputs to work with, plus two subwoofer outputs. And you aren’t limited to just unbalanced RCA connections, either; this bad boy has balanced XLR outs too. You can go pedal-to-the-metal and run a 9.2.6 system right out the gate, or you can start small and expand later down the line.

Immersive audio and video
The AV41 brings enveloping cinematic experiences into your listening space. It supports an incredible 16 channels of decoding for “object-based” sound formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D. This preamp does a phenomenal job of reproducing sounds in their exact intended positions.

There are seven HDMI inputs on the rear panel, and all support 8K at 60 frames per second and 4K at 120 frames per second. There are also three HDMI outputs, including an eARC output for your TV and a zone 2 output for feeding signal to a separate display.

Reference quality digital-to-analog converters
The Arcam AV41 has your sound quality covered on the music side of things as well. There are two reference ESS Sabre ESS9026PRO audiophile-grade DACs inside that tastefully unveil the detail and nuance in your music. Each DAC has its own reference ESS voltage regulator, which drastically improves how each chip handles the incoming audio signal.

Streaming all your music made easy
The AV41 offers plenty of ways to get your music going. It supports streaming through Apple AirPlay® 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth®, Spotify Connect®, and TIDAL Connect. It supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) too, which lets you access high-res files stored on your home network. You can select streaming sources through the free MusicLife app (available on Android and iOS®). The app also lets you use your phone as a Wi-Fi remote control.

Industry-leading Dirac room correction
Dirac Live is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room’s specific acoustic characteristics. By using Dirac, you’ll let your speakers achieve their full sonic potential.

Product Details:
Processing:

• Dolby, DTS, and Auro-3D surround sound decoding
  • supports up to a 9.1.6-channel Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup with external power amps
• Dirac Live® room correction tailors the sound to your room’s acoustics (microphone included)
  • Dirac Live software requires a Windows® or Mac® laptop
  • optional Dirac Live Bass Control for fine-tuning subwoofers available separately via Dirac’s website
• dual ESS 9026PRO audiophile digital-to-analog converters for ultra-clear sound from stereo and surround sources

Connections:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
  • dual HDMI outputs for sending signal to both a TV and a projector
  • zone 2 HDMI output for sending signal to another part of the house
• All HDMI connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K and 8K Ultra HD sources and TVs
• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K and 8K TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports Dolby Vision®,HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
• Digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 4 coaxial
• 1 optical digital audio output
• 6 analog RCA stereo audio inputs
• No phono input — to connect a turntable you’ll need to add a phono preamp
• 15.2-channel unbalanced RCA outputs, including 2 connections for powered subs
• 15.1-channel balanced XLR outputs, including one for a powered subwoofer
• Zone 2 stereo preamp and line-level outputs
• Front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input and 3.5mm headphone output
• Ethernet port for network connection
• RS-232, IR (infrared), and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional 3rd party controllers
• detachable power cord

Music streaming:

• Chromecast built-in for streaming over Wi-Fi with a wide range of compatible apps on your mobile device
• Spotify® Connect lets you play music using the Spotify app on your mobile device (subscription required)
• Apple AirPlay 2 for easy streaming from an iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac® computer
• Bluetooth with support for high-quality aptX® HD streaming
• TIDAL Connect lets you stream high resolution music using the TIDAL app on your smartphone (subscription required)

Additional Features:

• Free Arcam MusicLife and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) control apps let you use your iOS® or Android device as a wireless remote control
• Built-in FM tuner with 50 station presets (no AM Turner)
• remote control included
• color front-panel display
• dimensions  17-1/16″W x 6-3/4″H x 18-9/16″D
• weight: 23.37 lbs.
• warranty: 5 years

What to expect in the box:

• Arcam AV41 owner’s manual
• 15.2 ch AV preamplifier/processor
• 5′ AC power cord
• Remote control
• 2 “AAA” batteries
• Auto calibration microphone
• 6.5′ miniUSB-to-USB cable
• 2 WiFi antennas
• Bluetooth antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Quick Start booklet

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This pre-amp/processor will let you build the system of your dreams for both surround sound and music.
A great home theater system is a careful balance of the electronics, the speakers and the room itself. If you’re looking to go all-out and get the most accurate, immersive sound, you’ll need components that possess serious processing power. The Arcam AV41 has all the audio and video processing one’s home audio system could ever need. This very capable home theater pre-amplifier boasts an incredible 16 channels of output, advanced surround sound decoding, plus balanced and unbalanced outputs for connecting amplifiers.

Why should you use a separate preamp/processor and power amplifiers rather than a receiver?
Most home theater receivers are “all-in-one” solutions. Typically, the amplifier and preamp sections can’t be upgraded, meaning you have to buy a whole new receiver to get the latest and greatest features. “Separates” like this Arcam, on the other hand, let you swap out only what you need to. If you have an amplifier you adore and you’d hate to get rid of, you can upgrade your preamp without replacing anything else.

There’s also the wide open system flexibility and sheer performance that separates provide. The AV41 has sixteen independent audio outputs to work with, plus two subwoofer outputs. And you aren’t limited to just unbalanced RCA connections, either; this bad boy has balanced XLR outs too. You can go pedal-to-the-metal and run a 9.2.6 system right out the gate, or you can start small and expand later down the line.

Immersive audio and video
The AV41 brings enveloping cinematic experiences into your listening space. It supports an incredible 16 channels of decoding for “object-based” sound formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D. This preamp does a phenomenal job of reproducing sounds in their exact intended positions.

There are seven HDMI inputs on the rear panel, and all support 8K at 60 frames per second and 4K at 120 frames per second. There are also three HDMI outputs, including an eARC output for your TV and a zone 2 output for feeding signal to a separate display.

Reference quality digital-to-analog converters
The Arcam AV41 has your sound quality covered on the music side of things as well. There are two reference ESS Sabre ESS9026PRO audiophile-grade DACs inside that tastefully unveil the detail and nuance in your music. Each DAC has its own reference ESS voltage regulator, which drastically improves how each chip handles the incoming audio signal.

Streaming all your music made easy
The AV41 offers plenty of ways to get your music going. It supports streaming through Apple AirPlay® 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth®, Spotify Connect®, and TIDAL Connect. It supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) too, which lets you access high-res files stored on your home network. You can select streaming sources through the free MusicLife app (available on Android and iOS®). The app also lets you use your phone as a Wi-Fi remote control.

Industry-leading Dirac room correction
Dirac Live is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room’s specific acoustic characteristics. By using Dirac, you’ll let your speakers achieve their full sonic potential.

Product Details:
Processing:

• Dolby, DTS, and Auro-3D surround sound decoding
  • supports up to a 9.1.6-channel Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup with external power amps
• Dirac Live® room correction tailors the sound to your room’s acoustics (microphone included)
  • Dirac Live software requires a Windows® or Mac® laptop
  • optional Dirac Live Bass Control for fine-tuning subwoofers available separately via Dirac’s website
• dual ESS 9026PRO audiophile digital-to-analog converters for ultra-clear sound from stereo and surround sources

Connections:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
  • dual HDMI outputs for sending signal to both a TV and a projector
  • zone 2 HDMI output for sending signal to another part of the house
• All HDMI connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K and 8K Ultra HD sources and TVs
• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K and 8K TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports Dolby Vision®,HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
• Digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 4 coaxial
• 1 optical digital audio output
• 6 analog RCA stereo audio inputs
• No phono input — to connect a turntable you’ll need to add a phono preamp
• 15.2-channel unbalanced RCA outputs, including 2 connections for powered subs
• 15.1-channel balanced XLR outputs, including one for a powered subwoofer
• Zone 2 stereo preamp and line-level outputs
• Front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input and 3.5mm headphone output
• Ethernet port for network connection
• RS-232, IR (infrared), and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional 3rd party controllers
• detachable power cord

Music streaming:

• Chromecast built-in for streaming over Wi-Fi with a wide range of compatible apps on your mobile device
• Spotify® Connect lets you play music using the Spotify app on your mobile device (subscription required)
• Apple AirPlay 2 for easy streaming from an iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac® computer
• Bluetooth with support for high-quality aptX® HD streaming
• TIDAL Connect lets you stream high resolution music using the TIDAL app on your smartphone (subscription required)

Additional Features:

• Free Arcam MusicLife and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) control apps let you use your iOS® or Android device as a wireless remote control
• Built-in FM tuner with 50 station presets (no AM Turner)
• remote control included
• color front-panel display
• dimensions  17-1/16″W x 6-3/4″H x 18-9/16″D
• weight: 23.37 lbs.
• warranty: 5 years

What to expect in the box:

• Arcam AV41 owner’s manual
• 15.2 ch AV preamplifier/processor
• 5′ AC power cord
• Remote control
• 2 “AAA” batteries
• Auto calibration microphone
• 6.5′ miniUSB-to-USB cable
• 2 WiFi antennas
• Bluetooth antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Quick Start booklet

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Excellence Only Begins with Performance
Built upon decades of rich heritage, designed with timeless style, and engineered for utmost performance, Marantz CINEMA Series are the foundation of the world’s most demanding home theaters.
Key Features

Peerless Performance
Immersive spaciousness, warm and rich tone, extraordinary detail and lifelike dynamics are legendary hallmarks of Marantz sound.

Technology Leader
AV 10 comes packed with the latest immersive audio formats, 8K video, room optimization, streaming, and more technology to simplify and elevate your enjoyment.

Exquisite Design
A modern expression of timeless design principles, AV 10 features the iconic Marantz porthole, premium materials, and subtle sidelights that illuminate the front panel.

Believe in Quality

Performance Our Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 10 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

Style Excellence is heard and seen. AV 10 is meticulously crafted with authentic materials in a modern style befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance

Customizability Thoughtfully curated connectivity options and fine tuning ability allow you to make AV 10 your own.

Effortless Included aluminum remote, accessible front-panel controls, and an intuitive on-screen setup process make you feel like an expert user right away.

Technical Specifications:

Multichannel Surround

• DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro: Yes / Yes / Yes
• DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X: No / Yes (15ch)
• DTS Virtual:X: Yes
• IMAX Enhanced: Yes
• Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround: No / Yes
• Auro 3D: Yes
• 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: Yes / Yes
• Multichannel Stereo: Yes
• Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels: 15.4

Sound Enhancements

• Copper Plated Chassis: Yes
• Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI: Yes / No
• Current Feedback Topology: Yes
• Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM):
• Pure Direct: Yes
• Gold plated RCA terminals: Yes
• Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
• Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume: Yes / Yes
• Audyssey LFC: Yes
• Dirac Live upgradability: Yes
• Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2: Yes

Network

• HEOS Multi-room and Streaming: Yes
• Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: Yes
• Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Network Audio Sharing: Yes
• Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossless formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24: Yes / Yes / Yes
• DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
• FLAC HD 192/24: Yes
• WAV 192/24: Yes
• ALAC 192/24: Yes
• Gapless Playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC ,DSD)
• AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay2)
• Internet radio: Yes (TuneIn)
• Spotify*: Yes (connect)
• Pandora: Yes
• SiriusXM: Yes
• Other Streaming Services *: Amazon Music HD/Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
• Roon Tested: Yes
• Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Marantz AVR Remote
• Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
• Ethernet Ports: Tes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes

HDMI

• HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / No
• HDCP2.3 support: Yes
• HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
• HDMI to HDMI Scaling: 1080P/4K to 8K
• GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes
• HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
• 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-through In/Out: 7 / 2 (up to 40Gbps)
• HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• Enhanced ARC: Yes
• HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
• Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport: Yes / Yes
• 3D Signal Pass-Through: Yes
• 8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
• 4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
• HDMI pass-though in standby mode: Yes
• Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction: No / No
• CEC: Yes
• DSD Audio Capability: Yes
• Audio Return Channel: Yes
• Auto LipSync: Yes

Multi-Room / CI

• HEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes
• HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP: Yes / Yes
• Multi-Room Zones: 3
• Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog: Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
• Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout: No / Yes
• Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
• IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
• IR Flasher In: Yes
• Marantz Remote Bus: Yes
• DC Trigger Output: 2
• HDMI Diagnostics: Yes

Others

• Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Dirac Live (upgrade)
• Front Display: 2 line FLD + port hole OLED
• Graphic User Interface – GUI: Modern HD GUI
• GUI Languages: 3
• Setup Assistant: Yes
• Smart Select: Yes
• Firmware Update by Network / USB: Yes / Yes
• Variable Cross Over: Yes
• Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
• Bass Sync: Yes
• Auto Power off: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes

Inputs/Outputs

• Composite In / Out: No / No
• Component In / Out: No / No
• HDMI In / Out: 7 / 3
• Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI: No / Yes
• Analogue In / Out: 5 (1x XLR) / No
• Phono (MM) In: Yes
• Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
• Multi-Room Out: analog / digital: 2 / No
• Multichannel Pre Out: Yes (17.4 RCA & 17.4 XLR)
• Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent)
• Speaker A / B: assignable pre out
• Bi-amp drive: assignable pre out
• Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: pre out
• Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB: No / No / No / No / Yes
• USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone: Yes / No / No
• AM/FM Tuner: Yes

General

• Metal Front Panel: Yes
• System Remote Control: RC047SR
• Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display: Yes / Yes / Yes
• Power Consumption in W: 100
• Standby Consumption in W: 0.2
• CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
• Network Standby Consumption in W: Less than 2.0
• Maximum Dimensions: 17.4 x 19.8 x 7.4
• Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H) in inches: 17.4 x 19.8 x 9.9
• Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H) in inches: 17.4 x 19.0 x 7.4
• Weight in lbs.: 37.0
• What’s in the box: Main unit, remote control, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord

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Demand Excellence, Demand Anthem
Since the AVM 50 and Statement D2 A/V Processors, music lovers and home theater enthusiasts have coveted Anthem’s premium surround separates. Featuring industry-leading room correction, expert management of the latest audio formats and robust integration; Anthem is the ultimate nerve center of any premium home theater or media room.

With the latest version of ARC Genesis Room Correction, a redesigned and more accurate calibration microphone, Anthem Web User Interface, an all-new electronics platform and a new modernized design; the new AVM A/V Processors bring all of today’s technologies into a single component.

Object-oriented audio codecs have been updated with support for up to 15.2 channels; as well as built-in streaming support for Apple AirPlay2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon).

The AVM 70 a great way to bring premium audio to any home theater or media room. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 7 dedicated 8K HDMI inputs that support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with eARC. With AVM, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity.

AVM 70 8K A/V Processor brings all of today’s technologies into a single component.

Features include:

• New Electronics platform, up to 15.2 pre-amplifier channels, HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3.
• All object-oriented audio codecs have been updated to the latest version of DTS:X and Dolby Atmos
• IMAX Enhanced
• Two Independent sub outputs on AVM 70, allow ARC Genesis to correct multiple subs individually for frequency response and phase alignment
• Independent HDMI Zone 2 output
• ARC Genesis now features a more precise microphone, ensuring better results in any listening environment
• Platform Agnostic Streaming with AirPlay2, Google Chromecast (Audio), Bluetooth v4.2, Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon!)
• Reliable Networking Platform with web-based setup supporting over-the-air updates
• Next-Generation DSP Platform
• Modernized Design with high resolution front panel display
• MM Phono Stage

Audio Features:

• 15.2 pre-amplifier channels
• Two independent subwoofer outputs
• Auto Subwoofer Phase Adjustments (ARC Genesis)
• Auto Distance & Time Alignment Adjustments (ARC Genesis)
• Latest Implementation of ARC Genesis
• Four Speaker Profile Memories
• 2” / 5 cm Speaker Distance Increments
• 0.5dB Level Increments
• MM Phono Stage
• Super Sub Front Setting

HDMI & Video:

• Dolby Vision
• IMAX Enhanced
• HDMI 2.1 & HDCP 2.3
• HDMI eARC
• 4:4:4 Subsampling @ 8K 60 Hz (18.2 Gbps)
• High Dynamic Range (HDR10+)
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
• Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
• Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
• BT.2020 Color Gamut
• 8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz Switching
• Zone 2 HDMI Output
• Dual HDMI Outputs
• Standby Pass-Through

Decoding:

• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby HD
• DTS:X
• DTS-HD Master Audio

Custom Installation:

• IP Control
• RS-232 Control
• IR Input
• Three 12V Trigger Outputs
• Pre-made Control Drivers
• Save and Load Settings
• Import and Export Settings
• Rackmount kit (sold separately)

Streaming:

• Apple Airplay
• Apple Airplay 2
• Google Chromecast Audio
• Bluetooth
• Spotify Connect
• Roon (coming soon!)

Listening Modes:

• Anthem Logic
• Dolby Surround
• DTS Neural:X
• DTS Virtual:X
• Stereo
• All Channel Stereo
• Mono
• All Channel Mono

Additional Features:

• Anthem Web User Interface
• 30 Input Configurations
• Input trim adjustments
• Power-on Input Assignment
• Auto Power Off
• Eco Mode (standby)
• Over-the-air Network updates
• USB updates
• Beta updates (over-the-air)
• Backlit Remote Control

COMPLEXITY SIMPLIFIED At Anthem, our goal is to shape how you interact with your technology, so we went the extra mile to ensure no detail is overlooked while providing the utmost flexibility when it comes to device setup. Using a phone, tablet or laptop, owners can easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Power the primary or secondary zone on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes, tweak channel trims and more, for a perfect surround sound experience. You’re in control, and it’s never been easier.

Advanced 8K HDMI Platform with e-ARC Support Feel the power of every frame with the MRX Series and its advanced 8K HDMI 2.1 Platform with HDCP 2.3. Showcasing 7 dedicated 8K inputs which support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity. Also featuring the latest HDMI technology and specification, the MRX 540, 740 and 1140 allow you to take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR10+, ALLM and VRR support. The possibilities are limitless; unlock the true potential of your media with the industry’s most flexible and feature-rich HDMI platform.

Experience Gaming Like Never Before on an AVM 70 8K
It’s never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. With the latest consoles offering up to 4K/120Hz graphics, realistic HDR and Dolby Vision dynamic range, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, you have to make sure your Home Theater gear won’t hold you back. Enter the AVM 8K Series, our most feature-rich AV processors to date!

Robust Integration
Our latest Anthem AVM Series 8K features external control and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. It offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices

Design
At Anthem, we have one simple goal – to design, engineer and manufacture audio/video products that deliver premium performance and convenience at a reasonable price. We do this by spending thousands of hours selecting and testing components, carefully designing our own circuit topologies, and backing them with robust power supplies that ensure maximum long-term quality and reliability. We achieve this with our team at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center and their decades of combined experience.

Anthem Remote App
Gain unprecedented command over your network-enabled Anthem A/V Receiver, Processor or Pre-amplifier.

The Anthem Remote App uses a Wi-Fi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, listening modes, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control.

ARC Genesis
ARC Genesis is the newest software that works with many ARC enabled Anthem or Paradigm product. New features include support for both Mac and Windows; new target curve adjustment options including deep bass and high frequencies; improved algorithms and much more.

ARC Genesis is backwards compatible with many Anthem and Paradigm products that are ARC or PBK enabled. For a complete list, please visit AnthemARC.com. This third generation of Anthem Room Correction software represents a significant leap forward in room correction with the most comprehensive set of features yet. ARC Genesis transforms the audio performance of compatible speakers or electronics while retaining the unique character of any room. Proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software works in tandem with a calibrated microphone (provided with many ARC and PBK enabled products) to provide astonishing improvements to the sound you hear.

The Anthem Advantage
Backed by over 35 years of home-grown, hands-on design, and innovative audio engineering experience, Anthem products provide an unprecedented level of reliability and functionality; delivering one of the industry’s highest performance/price ratios. This is just one reason why Anthem electronics are the choice of knowledgeable audiophiles, professional musicians and engineers the world over.

AVM 70 8K Specifications:

PREAMPLIFIER (MEASURED AT XLR OUTPUT)

• Maximum Output (<0.1% THD): 10.7 VRMS, Subwoofer 11 VRMS
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz — 35 kHz (+/-0.2dB)
• Frequency Response, Analog-Direct: 20 Hz — 80 kHz (+0, -2 dB)
• THD+N (4 Vrms output): -100 dB
• S/N Ratio (4 Vrms output, IEC-A filter): 110 dB
• XLR Configuration: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative

POWER CONSUMPTION

• Typical Load: 60 W
• Standby: 0.3 W
• Standby IP Control Enabled: 1.8 W
• Standby HDMI Bypass Enabled: 4.9 W

DIMENSIONS

• Height (without feet): 6″ (15.24 cm)
• Height with Rackmount Kit: 4U
• Width: 17″ (43.18 cm)
• Depth (including wifi ant not power cord): 14-1/2″ (36.4 cm)
• Weight: 22.1 lbs, 10.1 Kg

POWER REQUIREMENT

• 120 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz.
• 220-240 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 198 V and 264 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

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The numbers speak for themselves.

• 32 Bit: 768kHz Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
• 1.6 Ghz: Dual-Core DSP With Floating 64-Bit Dual Precision States
• 7 in/3 out: Dedicated HDMI 8K Ports with eARC
• 19: Channel Count
• 4: Dedicated Sub Outputs

Advanced 8K HDMI Platform with e-ARC Support
Feel the power of every frame with the AVM 90 and its advanced 8K HDMI 2.1 Platform with HDCP 2.3. Showcasing 7 dedicated 8K inputs that support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity. Also featuring the latest HDMI technology and specification, the AVM 90 allows you to take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, ALLM, VRR, QMS and QFT support. The possibilities are limitless; unlock the true potential of your media with the industry’s most flexible and feature-rich HDMI platform.

Experience Gaming Like Never Before on AVM 90
It’s never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. With the latest consoles offering up to 4K/120Hz graphics, realistic HDR and Dolby Vision dynamic range, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, you have to make sure your Home Theater gear won’t hold you back. Enter the AVM 90, our most feature-rich AV processor to date!

Featuring the latest object-based audio and video formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, and IMAX® Enhanced processing are all supported to allow you to listen to all of your favorite audio formats up to 19-channels (15.4).

Dolby Atmos
Sound has never sounded this good. Feel a deeper connection to the stories and music you love with sound that moves all around you with breathtaking realism.

DTS:X
DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new audio experiences in immersion and interactivity.

IMAX
IMAX ENHANCED is the only way to experience IMAX’s signature picture, sound and scale in the home, IMAX Enhanced combines digitally remastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies with best-in-class consumer electronics products and streaming platforms.

Dolby Vision
Feel the story’s full emotional impact, bringing your entertainment to life with an ultra-vivid picture, brighter highlights, and darker shadows.

The power to engineer your room
At Anthem, we like to take things one step further. Rather than just designing a processor, we want to engineer your room. With the most advanced implementation of our award-winning ARC: Genesis room correction, professional calibration of your system can be achieved with the click of a button while still offering advanced functionality to refine the sound to your personal taste.

Surfaces such as windows, furnishings, and the geometry of the walls, floor, and ceiling add unwanted resonance and coloration.
Anthem Room Correction measures each speaker’s output relative to the listening area, then through a series of calculations, adjusts its output. Not only does ARC correct peaks and dips in a speaker’s frequency response, but it also preserves the beneficial acoustic attributes of a room.

SMART Engineering
At Anthem, we have a straightforward goal – to design, engineer and manufacture audio/video products that deliver exceptional performance and convenience at a reasonable price. We do this by spending thousands of hours selecting and testing components, carefully designing our own circuit topologies, and backing them with robust power supplies that ensure maximum long-term quality and reliability.

Balance, in Perfect Harmony
It’s not about a single component, single feature or piece of software; it is about the totality of our design—everything working together in perfect harmony to deliver a performance that genuinely transcends the listening experience.

Flexible Streaming options to meet your needs
The AVM 90 includes a robust set of streaming options that can pull your music in from local storage or from the Internet. Thanks to Anthem’s high-speed processing and premium digital-to-analog conversion using high-end DACs, sound quality can be every bit as good as dropping a CD into a dedicated disc player.

Apple AirPlay
AVM 90 supports Apple AirPlay and AirPlay 2, letting the user stream audio content, plus songs stored on local networks, to any AirPlay-enabled device. In addition, AirPlay 2 adds support for multi device play so you can hear your music throughout the home.

Google Chromecast
Google Chromecast, lets the user stream audio content from any Android device like a phone, tablet, or laptop to the AVM 90. If you can listen to it on your phone, it can be Cast to your processor.

Spotify Connect
AVM 90 supports Spotify Connect allowing you to turn your smartphone into a remote and allows you to play, pause, and stream content from Spotify.

Bluetooth
AVM 90 supports Bluetooth to stream songs stored on devices like phones, tablets, and laptops.

Roon (Coming Soon!)
AVM 90 supports Roon allowing you to connect, stream and manage your music collection. Roon tells your music what to do and where to do it.

Complexity Simplified
At Anthem, our goal is to shape how you interact with your technology, so we went the extra mile to ensure no detail is overlooked while providing the utmost flexibility when it comes to device setup. Using a phone, tablet or laptop, owners can easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Power the primary or secondary zone on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes, tweak channel trims and more, for a perfect surround sound experience. You’re in control, and it’s never been easier.

Limitless Possibilities
Today’s premium home theaters need support for as many as 15 speakers and four subwoofers to handle the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-oriented audio codecs. Pair the AVM 90 A/V Processor with a stack of MCA amplifiers and you’ll hear sound that rivals the best commercial cinemas.

MCA’s scalability means you can purchase only the channels you need to power your vision of home entertainment. The AVM 90 Processor can manage configurations up to 15.4 channels (up from 11.2) with ARC Genesis Room Correction ensuring the best possible sound at every seat.

Integrate with Ease
At Anthem, we pride ourselves on playing nice with others, no matter the ask. As a result, we’ve made the Anthem AVM 90 the ultimate nerve center for any premium home theatre or media room by treating ease of integration as a top priority. The Anthem AVM 90 features RS232 Serial and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with common third-party integration solutions.

Technical Specifications:

• PREAMPLIFIER CHANNELS
• Maximum Output (<0.1% THD): 10.7 VRMS, Subwoofer 11 VRMS
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz — 35 kHz (+/-0.2dB)
• Frequency Response, Analog-Direct: 20 Hz — 80 kHz (+0, -2 dB)
• THD+N (4 Vrms output) * †: -100 dB
• S/N Ratio (4 Vrms output, IEC-A filter): 110 dB
• XLR Configuration: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative
• POWER CONSUMPTION
• Typical Load: 60 W
• Standby: 0.3 W
• Standby IP Control Enabled: 1.8 W
• Standby: 0.3 W
• DIMENSIONS
• Height (without feet)*: 6” (15.24 cm)
• Height with Rackmount Kit: 4U
• Width: 17” (43.18 cm)
• Depth: 14-1/2” (36.4 cm)

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Key Features

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

• • • Breathtakingly Natural 3D Audio: Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theatres and the real world.
    • Maximum Flexibility: From high-resolution stereo to 13.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you need.
    • Tuned For Pure Enjoyment: No matter how you listen or what you watch, the AV8805A is extensively tuned to deliver the most enjoyable music and movie experiences you can imagine.

Advanced 13.2 channel pre-amplifier
The Marantz AV8805A processor/pre-amplifier was built for the most advanced home theatre enthusiast. With 13.2 channel processing, 15.2 channel XLR and RCA outputs, and flexible amplifier stages, enjoy your movies with a system you deserve.

Masterfully engineered
The AV8805A is made for home cinema enthusiasts who want everything, versatility, flexibility, and musicality. Extensively tuned by world-renowned sound acousticians at the most state-of-the-art facilities, we leverage decades of experience in Hi-Fi to drive exceptional, audiophile-quality surround sound for all your entertainment.

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 favourite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, while Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+, 21:9 video, 3D, BT.2020 pass-through and HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.

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®.

The next chapter in movie entertainment
The new AV8805A 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.

Marantz HDAM and Current Feedback topology
The AV8805A features exclusive Marantz Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology that provides ultra-fast slew rate, true wideband performance, and maximum dynamic range for optimum sound quality.

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 AV8805A continues our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and cinema.

Specs:

Multichannel Surround

• • DTS HD Master / DTS:X/ DTS:X Pro
  • DTS Neural:X
  • DTS Virtual:X:
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  • Dolby Surround
  • Auro 3D
  • Multichannel Stereo
  • Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels: 13.2

Sound Enhancements

• • Copper Plated Chassis
  • Power Transformer: Toroidal
  • Current Feedback Topology
  • Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)
  • Pure Direct
  • Gold plated RCA terminals
  • Clock Jitter Reducer
  • Audyssey
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume
  • Audyssey LFC
  • Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2

Network

• • HEOS Multi-room and Streaming
  • Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones
  • Works With Alexa / Works With Hey Google / Works With Apple Siri
  • Network Audio Sharing
  • Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC
  • Lossless formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV
  • Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24
  • DSD Audio Streaming: 2.8/5.6MHz
  • Gapless Playback: (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)
  • AirPlay Audio Streaming
  • Internet Radio
  • Spotify Connect
  • Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD / TIDAL / Deezer / TuneIn / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
  • Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones
  • Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets
  • Ethernet Ports
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

HDMI

• • HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / 1
  • HDCP2.3 Support
  • HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
  • Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI
  • Analog to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
  • HDMI to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
  • GUI Overlay on HDMI
  • 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz
  • 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC
  • Enhanced ARC
  • HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR
  • ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming
  • Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching
  • 3D Signal Pass-Through
  • 8K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay
  • 4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay
  • HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode
  • Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction
  • CEC
  • DSD Audio Capability
  • Audio Return Channel
  • Auto LipSync

Multi-Room / CI

• • HEOS Multi-Room Integrated
  • Multi-Room Zones: 3
  • Zone Audio Source: HDMI (2ch) / Opt, Coax (2ch) / Network, USB / Analog:
  • Zone Audio Output: Preout
  • Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source
  • IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control
  • IR Flasher In
  • Marantz Remote Bus
  • DC Trigger Output: 2
  • HDMI Diagnostics

Others

• • Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
  • FL Display: 2 lines + port hole
  • Graphic User Interface – GUI: Advanced
  • ISF Certification
  • GUI Languages: 9
  • Setup Assistant
  • Smart Select
  • Firmware Update by Network / USB
  • Variable Cross Over
  • Optimized Bass Redirection
  • Bass Sync
  • ECO Mode
  • Auto Power Off
  • Sleep Timer

Video Inputs/Outputs

• • Composite In / Out: 4+1 / 2
  • Component In / Out: 3 / 1
  • HDMI In / Out: 7+1 / 3
  • Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI

Audio Inputs/Outputs

• • Analog In: 6+1 (1x XLR)
  • Phono (MM) In
  • Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
  • Multi-Room Out: Analog: 2
  • Multichannel Pre Out: 15.2 RCA & 15.2 XLR
  • Subwoofer Out: 2 (independant)
  • 7.1 Multichannel Input

Other

• • Speaker A / B: assignable pre out
  • Bi-Amp Drive: assignable pre out
  • Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: pre out
  • Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / HDMI / USB
  • USB Audio

General

• • Metal Front Panel
  • System Remote Control: RC039SR
  • Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display
  • Power Consumption in W: 90
  • Standby Consumption in W: 0.2
  • CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
  • Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.7

Maximum Dimensions

• • Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H) in inches: 17.32 x 16.14 x 7.28
  • Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H) in inches: 17.32 x 16.14 x 9.76
  • W/o Antenna:(W x D x H) in inches: 17.32 x 15.31 x 7.28
  • Weight in lbs.: 30.2

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Build around a solid foundation
A separates-based home theater system brings a heightened level of performance over a receiver-based system. The Marantz AV7706 can get you started on the path to greatness.
This 11.2-channel preamp/processor offers Marantz’s signature musicality, plus the latest surround sound and video processing technology. Connecting this to your choice of external power amplifiers gives you true flexibility to create “what you need” in your system. Using the balanced (XLR) cables adds to the performance by lowering the noise floor. This is where the magic of separates starts to be realized.

Advanced video processing
Marantz made sure the AV7706 is compatible with the latest video technology. One of its eight HDMI inputs supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video content.
The other seven HDMI inputs support 4K at 60 frames per second, perfect for high-quality sources like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, or an Apple TV.

Suspend disbelief  
The AV7706 excels at processing “object-based” surround sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, which place sound effects in space around you with pinpoint accuracy.
With support for up to 11 speakers, you’ll hear the movie’s score and special effects above, behind, in front of, and beside you — just like you would in an actual theater.

HEOS Built-in and more
This pre/pro also lets you stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Apple AirPlay 2. Or, use the built-in phono input to hook up your turntable. You can even play high-resolution tracks from a USB drive or networked computer.

HEOS Built-in technology lets you access all kinds of different content through the AV7706. Listen to internet radio stations, or to popular subscription services like Pandora®, Spotify®, and TIDAL.

You can also integrate the AV7706 into a wireless multi-room audio system with compatible Denon Home speakers or streaming components. 

Advanced room calibration with Audyssey
The AV7706 includes Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, one of the industry’s best room-correction platforms. Audyssey measures the acoustics of your room with the included microphone, and then fine-tunes the output of your system to best match the unique sonic characteristics of your space.

To fully dial-in your system, we recommend you purchase the optional Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for $20. It lets you direct the speaker calibration process from your phone or tablet, instead of with the handheld remote control.

The app also unlocks additional Audyssey features that I have found well worth the money, like EQ curve adjustment, Midrange Compensation control, and the ability to save multiple calibration profiles.

Product details:

• Marantz AV7706 home theater preamp/processor with 11.2-channel processing
• Supports up to 11 speakers and 2 subwoofers with required external power amps. Talk to an Audiolab expert to help you build your system (800) 513-8555
• Marantz’s HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and dynamic range while reducing noise
• Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
• Analog-to-HDMI video conversion upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 8K)
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 auto setup and room calibration system

Digital and streaming music options:

• Built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • Includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM, and Spotify (subscription required for some services)
  • Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• Built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• Plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)

Multi-room audio/video:

• Three-room/three-source output
• multi-zone playback supports both analog and digital audio connections
• Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
  • cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
• HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously

Connections:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out
  • 1 input and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
  • all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
  • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
• Gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
• supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• 5 analog RCA stereo inputs
• 2 optical and 2 coaxial digital audio inputs
• Front-panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a thumb drive
• 7.1-channel preamp inputs
• 11.2-channel preamp outputs, including two discrete line-level subwoofer outputs

Warranty and other specs:

• Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote
• Marantz Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• 17-5/16″W x 7-5/16″H x 16-1/4″D (9-3/4″H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 22.9 lbs.
• Warranty: 3 years

What’s in the box:

• Marantz AV7706 owner’s manual
• 11.2ch AV surround preamplifier
• 6′ AC power cord
• Remote control (RC044SR)
• Two “AAA” batteries
• Sound calibration microphone (ACM1HB)
• Microphone stand
• 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
• FM wire antenna
• AM loop antenna
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Information
• Lots of papers

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M17 V2i AV Surround Sound Preamp ProcessorThe M17 V2i carries on the enviable task of representing NAD’s finest surround sound performance. Infinite possibilities await thanks to the M17 V2i’s most impressive feature, Modular Design Construction (MDC), NAD’s proven method for preventing premature obsolescence. Dolby Atmos® and DTS-HD Master Audio combine with Dirac Live® Room Correction to deliver hyper-realism that captures every dimension of a performance. Add bit-perfect 4K UHD video processing and the M17 V2i delivers the most accurate sound and image experience you’ve ever had. The M17 V2i is second-to-none in terms of flexibility and up-to-the-minute digital technology

Modular Design Construction (MDC)

With MDC all major digital circuits can be upgraded and replaced to keep the M17 V2i forever young and capable. This NAD innovation is a unique architecture that keeps pace with the fast changing world of digital formats by allowing connectivity and feature upgrades as newer technologies become available. In fact, this M17 V2i is the previous M17 chassis with a new video MDC and a new audio MDC installed. MDC defies premature obsolescence, so you can keep pace with the latest developments in high performance AV through dealer-installed modules. Your M17 V2i can be upgraded as your needs and tastes develop, and you only need to replace the module you want to upgrade, not the entire AV preamp processor.

Fully Featured Surround

The M17 V2i offers full HDMI video switching and surround sound decoding along with 11.1 balanced outputs. Brimming with a full complement of sophisticated features like the high resolution lossless surround formats from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDMasters Audio decoding, and now object-based audio with Dolby Atmos, the M17 provides the highest levels of performance. The surround mode of the source material is automatically detected via the digital inputs of the M17 V2i, and the most advanced form of decoding, based on your setup, is switched in. Conversion of the encoded digital bitstream is performed with high resolution and extremely linear D/A converters carefully selected for their performance capabilities.

Fully Balanced Audio with Separate Linear Supply

Like all professional recording studios and sound stages, the M17 V2i offers fully balanced audio outputs for all eleven channels. Locking connectors and special interface electronics allow long cable runs without noise pickup or signal loss. The silent black background and explosive dynamics afforded by the balanced line stage amplifier adds drama and excitement to your music and movies

World’s Most Sophisticated Digital Room Correction System

Dirac Live® and its powerful room correction software is built in to the M17 V2i, including its own calibrated measurement microphone and Dirac Live Full Frequency. Advanced users can build the perfect listening environment that corrects for both the timing and colourations in sound, including the ability to create custom target curves for room response and the option to choose from a variety of third-party calibrated microphones.

Customise with AV Presets

The M17 V2i’s sleek TFT touch panel display makes setup and control easier than ever before. Unique features like AV presets and a completely flexible input setup allow unprecedented flexibility and ease of use. The M17 V2i offers five independent AV presets that store speaker level and tone control settings for instant recall, making it easy to custom tailor your system for different types of program material. Encoded surround modes like Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically selected if the program is so encoded. The M17 V2i also remembers your last used settings when switched in and out of Standby mode.

The BluOS Advantage

BluOS®, the advanced operating system and music management software shared with NAD’s sister brand Bluesound, is included in the M17 V2i making it unique among high-end AV Processors. When connected to the Internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, the M17 V2i has access to thousands of Internet radio stations and over a dozen high quality music services including Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and many more. With full support for Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, the M17 V2i has the highest resolution audio performance available combined with the highest definition video performance.

Flexible Setup

The latest HDMI features, including HDCP 2.2, 4:4:4 colour resolution, High Dynamic Range video support, and CEC/ARC, are all included. Digital inputs and outputs are available in both coaxial and optical formats to make it easy to attach all your digital sources. Digital inputs are converted to analogue for use in Zone 2, and you can choose to convert unused tape outputs for Zone 3 and Zone 4 use with independent source selection and volume control. With BluOS® we have also made it easy to add more speakers for listening to music in additional rooms. IR repeaters, 12V triggers to automatically switch amplifiers on and off, and an RS-232 data port makes it easy to connect to highly advanced automated control systems, such as Crestron and Control4. Thoughtful features like discrete On and Off codes, direct access to inputs and FM station presets facilitates the integration of the M17 V2i into elaborate remote control systems. The T M17 V2i is more flexible than ever, with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem.

Complete and Compact

The M17 V2i combines all the control and decoding functions in one compact chassis, giving up nothing to the convenience of the receiver, yet by separating the power amp stages gives a big jump in performance and flexibility. Match it with one or more of our M27 Seven Channel Power Amplifiers with the latest advancement in HybridDigital amplification. The M17 V2i is an excellent example of the NAD Design Team’s expertise in quality in the digital decoding stages, the video processing section, and in the analogue preamp stages for the best overall performance. Along with the new touch screen and ergonomic refinements that simplify operation, the M17 V2i will be the dream command centre of your home cinema

*Note: MDC has allowed MDC compatible AV processors to be upgraded to the latest standards in video processing, surround and streaming audio and more since 2006. Although NAD strives to continue to keep updating the current MDC platforms, it can not guarantee compatibility with future formats or requirements

Features:

• Fully Balanced outputs for all 11.1 channels (Mini XLR for Height Channels)
• Differential DACs for each channel
• Separate linear and active power supplies dedicated for analogue and digital sections
• MDC Modular Design Construction (MDC), includes AM 17 Audio and VM 310 Video modules
• 5 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Inputs – 4K UHD full support with 4K/60p/4:4:4/HDCP 2.2; 2 HDMI outputs (1 HDCP 2.2 with CEC, 1 HDCP 1.4)
• Dolby Atmos® and DTS-HD Master Audio support
• BluOS Enabled for wireless multi-room music streaming (upgrade kit included)
• AirPlay 2 Integration
• Supports Siri Voice Assistant via AirPlay 2
• Hi-Res Audio playback including 24-bit/192kHz FLAC / WAV / AIFF
• 5 Custom A/V Presets
• Independent source and volume controls for Zone 2
• RS-232 Port Interface for Advanced Control Systems
• Eco-friendly operation with <0.5W standby power
  consumption
• Complete with Dirac Live® Full Frequency Software and Calibrated Microphone

Specifications:

• CONNECTIONS:
• HDMI: Up to 4K UHD
• Coaxial: 0.5 Vpp
• Ethernet: RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• LINE LEVEL INPUT
• Input Impedance (R and C): 56kΩ + 220pF
• Input Sensitivity: 40mV (ref. 500mV out)
• Maximum Input Signal: >8Vrms
• Signal/Noise Ratio, A-weighted: >90dB (ref. 500mV in, 500mV out, volume set to unity gain); >80dB (ref. 2V out, volume maximum)
• Channel Separation: >70dB (ref. 1kHz / 10kHz)
• Frequency Response: ±0.3dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone Active); ±0.3dB (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, Tone Defeat)
• Frequency Response (subwoofer out): 10 – 200Hz (ref. -3dB)
• OUTPUT
• XLR: >2Vrms
• Maximum output level: >8Vrms into 600Ω
• THD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100): <0.005% (ref. 20Hz – 20kHz, 2V out)
• Tone Controls: Treble ±10dB at 10kHz (ref. 2V in, 2V out); Bass ±10dB at 100kHz (ref. 2V in, 2V out)
• GENERAL
• Standby power: <0.5W
• Unit Dimension(WxHxD): 435 x 156 x 386mm; 17 1/8 x 6 3/16 x 15 1/4 inches
• Net Weight: 10.9kg (24lb)
• Shipping Weight: 17.5kg (38.6lb)

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