Marantz - AV7706 Surround Pre-Amplifier - 11.2 Channel, Advanced 8K Upscaling, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, Amazon Alexa Compatible - Black

Marantz AV7706 Home theater preamp/processor with 11.2-channel processing, Dolby Atmos®, Apple AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth®, and HEOS Built-in Delegating the amplification duties to a separate component allows the Marantz AV7706 surround preamplifier to keep a healthy distance between noise-inducing high voltage/high current circuits and sensitive low-level circuits. This means that the radio frequency and electromagnetic interferences that are found in most AV receivers simply don't exist in a preamplifier/processor, or are reduced greatly. The result is less distortion and less signal degradation in general. Balanced & Unbalanced Preamp Outputs. With 11.2 channel pre-outs on both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR sockets, the AV7706 is designed to work alongside high-quality external power amplifiers like the Marantz MM8077, MM7055, and MM7025 (all sold separately - see Accessories Tab). Both the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs feature gold-plated connections for excellent signal transfer. Product highlights: Home theater preamp/processor with 11.2-channel processing Supports up to 11 speakers with with external power amps 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 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 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) 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 Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 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 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 Our 30-day money-back guarantee MFR # AV7706/U1B