Marantz AV7005 (Black)

7.1-channel networking A/V preamp/processor

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A preamp that outperforms your wildest dreams. Marantz's AV7005 powerfully minimal design offers amazing distortion reducers like the rugged chassis, high-end circuit boards, and both balanced and single-ended outputs. What it doesn't lack is incredible A/V flexibility.

The yogi of A/V components

If your old receiver has the flexibility of a middle-aged truck driver, it might be time to try a little alternative home theater therapy. With its minimalist appeal, the AV7005 preamp does exactly what it should and only what it should: take the electrical load off your amplifier and components by filtering any interferences through its superior thermal environment. The goal is reduced distortion and far less signal degradation. And it does go a bit beyond thermal protection. The AV7005 comes with enough A/V connections to satisfy even the most outrageously component-rich home theater system. And a combo of both balanced and single-ended outputs stretches your amp possiblities. Call it supple. Call it resilient. Call it Yogi Swatmarama for all we care. Just make sure you call it the newest member of your A/V family.

Your home computer — the newest component in your A/V quiver

Because the AV7005 A/V preamp/processor leaves all of the power amplification to the power amp, it's able to focus exclusively on advanced connectivity. And heading up its diverse repertoire of A/V inputs and outputs is the rear-panel RJ-45 ethernet port. This simple connection, combined with DLNA compatibility, allows you to link all the media on your home computer or network to your home theater system. Stream video from the internet or your media server. Listen to audio stored on your computer or streamed from an internet radio source. Share archived photos with friends and family. All you have to do is connect the AV7005 to your home computer, network, or media server via ethernet.

Fully ready for room-filling entertainment

No matter which technology you're hooked on — 3D, vinyl, streaming media, surround effects — the AV7005 is prepared to take it on. Equiped with the new HDMI version 1.4, the AV7005 not only handles 3D content, it also comes with the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For old schoolers, the AV7005 has a dedicated MM phono input implemented with the same current feedback technology that provides tonal balance for line-level inputs. If streaming is your game, there are plenty of options, from SIRIUS Radio to internet TV, plus the M-XPort connector provides ready access for the optional RX101 Bluetooth module. And if you're obsessed with movie effects, Marantz added a new dedicated single-ended preamp out for your surround height channel.

The A/V upgrade

Given the advanced HD audio and video performance of which the AV7005 is capable, you might be worrying that your DVDs and MP3s aren't going to have a place in your new home theater. Well, fret no more: First, Anchor Bay's ABT2015 10-bit video processing allow the AV7005 to upconvert standard definition video — like that found on all your DVDs — to 1080p levels . . . ideal for viewing on your HDTV. Further, the Marantz Dynamic Audio eXtender recreates the high- and low-frequency audio removed from compressed audio formats like MP3 or WMA, delivering a dramatically improved listening experience in your home theater area.

Included in the box:

Marantz AV7005, remote control

Comparison Specifications

Processing decoding: Dolby TrueHD, Digital Plus, EX, Pro Logic IIx / dts-HD Master Audio, HD Pro Logic IIx, HD Hi Res, ES, 96/24, Discrete, Matrix 6.1, Neo:6
Output power: Pre-amp output, 7.1 channels
Best video connections: 5 HDMI 1.4 in, 2 out (1 ARC)
Audio connections: 2 digital optical in, 1 out / 2 digital coaxial in, 1 out / 1-ch balanced audio in / 4 L/R audio out
Multi-channel audio in: 7-channel pre-out / 2 subwoofer pre-out
Video connections: 1 USB (front) / 1 ethernet / 4 component video in, 2 out / 4 composite-video in, 3 out
Additional connections: 1 RS-232c / 2 DC trigger out / 1 flasher in / 1 IR receiver in / 1 emitter out
HDMI 1.4 support: 3D / ARC / Deep Color / x.v.Color / Auto Lipsync / HDMI control function
Plug and play: SIRIUS satellite-radio ready / HD Radio tuner / Rhapsody / Napster / Pandora / Flickr
Display: Color GUI on-screen display / porthole 2nd display

Additional Specifications

Multi-zone capability: Zone 2 (audio pre-outs, component/composite video out) / Zone 3 (audio pre-outs)
Auto-assign single-ended preamp output for height channel
Audyssey MultEQ XT and MultEQ Pro / Audyssey DSX / Dynamic Volume / Dynamic EQ
Anchor Bay ABT2015 10-bit video processing
Networking: Networking capable / DLNA support / Bluetooth wireless audio transmission (with optional RX101)
Marantz HDAM circuit with Current Feedback / Marantz Dynamic Audio Expander v.2
Backlight LCD learning remote control
Rack mount kit available (optional RMK8003AV)