Marantz AV 10
Marantz reference audio-video preamplifier-processor, 15.4-channel processing compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro, for high-end home cinema installations.
Description
The AV 10 is a reference audio-video preamplifier-processor from Marantz, designed to control a complete multichannel home cinema installation. It handles the processing and distribution of audio and video streams to one or more power amplifiers, without incorporating an amplification stage for the main channels.
Its symmetrical processing architecture manages up to 15.4 channels and supports the immersive formats Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced, allowing sound scenes to be rendered with precise height and envelopment effects in large configurations. On the video side, it accepts resolutions up to 8K and 4K in 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.3, ensuring compatibility with the latest sources and displays. The MDAX2 circuit specifically processes compressed audio files to improve their rendering. HEOS Built-In streaming is integrated, allowing network playback without additional hardware. A front-panel USB input completes the connection options.
This preamplifier is aimed at demanding home cinema enthusiasts building a scalable multichannel installation, with separate power amplifiers and a recent 8K or 4K video source. It is particularly suited to those seeking a system hub capable of managing complex sound configurations and advanced immersive formats.
Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 15.4 |
| Immersive audio formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced |
| Video resolution | 8K and 4K, 4:4:4, HDCP 2.3 |
| DTS formats | DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| Compressed audio processing | MDAX2 |
| Built in streaming | HEOS Built-In |
| Front inputs | USB |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 17.4 x 19.0 x 7.4 cm |
| Weight | 16.8 kg |
What to check before buying used
With this type of preamplifier-processor, it is advisable to test each HDMI input and each preamplifier output to rule out any faulty port, particularly after several years of intensive use. Also check that all network functions (HEOS, Bluetooth, WiFi) connect correctly, as these are often the modules most heavily used and most susceptible to software obsolescence. A check of the firmware update status is recommended, as processors of this generation are regularly updated for compatibility with new formats.
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