Marantz AV7706 Surround Sound Processor

DESCRIPTION

Marantz AV7706 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 HEOS® Built-in technology, and voice control.

Manufacturers Details:

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.

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.

Engineered With Care:

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™, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.

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.

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.

Key Features:

Your Music With Marantz
Its high-resolution preamplifier uses custom-curated Marantz HDAM technology for the purest sound in audio.

Breathtakingly Natural 3D Audio
Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theaters and the real world.

A Wealth Of Channels
From high-resolution stereo to 11.2 channel surround sound, experience pure Marantz audio through any configuration you need.

Carefully Tuned For Pure Enjoyment
No matter how you listen or what you watch, the AV7706 is carefully tuned to deliver the most enjoyable music and movie experiences you can imagine.

 

Specifications:

Multichannel Surround

DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X No / Yes
DTS Virtual:X Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos/Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Yes / Yes / Yes
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Surround No / Yes
Auro 3D Yes
Audyssey DSX No
Multichannel Stereo Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels 11.2


Sound Enhancements

Copper Plated Chassis No
Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI No / Yes
Current Feedback Topology Yes
Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) Yes
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
Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 Yes


Network

HEOS Multi-room and Streaming 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)
Internet radio Yes (TuneIn)
Other Streaming Services * Amazon Music HD/ Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Marantz 2016 AVR RemYeste
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
Ethernet Ports Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes


HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 7 / 1
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / 1
Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI Yes
Analog to HDMI Scaling 480i/576i up to 8K 60/50
HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 8K 60/50
GUI Overlay on HDMI Yes
Enhanced ARC Yes
3D Signal Pass-Through Yes
4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode Yes
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction Yes / Yes
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
FL Display 2 lines + port hole
Graphic User Interface - GUI Advanced
ISF Certification Yes
GUI Languages 3
Smart Select Yes
Firmware Update by Network USB Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection Yes
Bass Sync Yes
ECO Mode No
Auto Power off Yes
Sleep Timer Yes


Inputs/Outputs

Composite In / Out 3+1 / 2
Component In / Out 3 / 1
HDMI In / Out 7+1 / 3
Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI Yes / Yes
Analog In / Out 5+1 / No
Phono (MM) In Yes
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 2
Multi-Room Out: Analog / Digital 2 / No
Multichannel Pre Out Yes (11.2 RCA & 11.2 XLR)
Subwoofer Out 2 (independant)
7.1 Multichannel Input Yes
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 Yes / Yes / No / Yes / Yes
USB Audio / Made for iPod® / Made for iPhone® Yes / No / No
AM/FM Tuner Yes


General

Metal Front Panel Yes
System Remote Control RC044SR
Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display Yes / No / No
Power Consumption in W 60
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W No
Standby Consumption in W 0.2
CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5
Network Standby Consumption in W 3.5
Network Control On Consumption in W TBD
Maximum Dimensions
Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H) in inches
Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H) in inches
W/o Antenna:(W x D x H) in inches 17.3 x 16.2 x 7.3
17.3 x 16.2 x 9.7
17.3 x 15.8 x 7.3
Weight in lbs. 22.9 (TBD)
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