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Create an exceptional home theater experience My separates-based home theater brings a great deal of joy to my life — watching movies and playing video games in surround sound is a ridiculous amount of fun. If you want a similar experience, the Marantz AV7706 can get you there. This 11.2-channel preamp/processor offers Marantzs signature musicality, plus the latest surround sound and video processing technology. Youll connect it to your choice of external power amps, using either balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) cables. I recommend using XLR connections if your amplifier supports them, because they cancel out potential noise and help feed your amp the cleanest, strongest signal possible.Advanced video processing for movies and more 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 (think Sonys PlayStation® 5, or the Xbox Series X). 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. Immersive, lifelike sound 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, youll hear the movies score and special effects above, behind, in front of, and beside you — just like you would in an actual theater. Music in one room or many 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 speakers or streaming components. Check out my hands-on review of a few HEOS-enabled speakers to learn more about how this platform works. Advanced room calibration with Audyssey The AV7706 includes Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 — one of the industrys 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, I recommend you spring for the optional Audyssey MultEQ Editor app (around $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 highlights:home theater preamp/processor with 11.2-channel processingsupports up to 11 speakers with external power ampsMarantzs HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) circuit boards offer exquisite detail and dynamic range while reducing noiseDolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decodingDolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or height speakers for more enveloping home theater soundDolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakersIMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sourcesanalog-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 systemDigital and streaming music options:built-in Wi-Fi® for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music servicesHEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audioincludes 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 playbackworks with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistantsApple 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 speakersbuilt-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computersplays 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 outputmulti-zone playback supports both analog and digital audio connectionsZone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music appscannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zoneHDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneouslyConnections:HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out1 input and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz videoall inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz videoHDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVsHDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded contentsupports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLGgaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experienceVariable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearingsupports 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 TVMM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable5 analog RCA stereo inputs2 optical and 2 coaxial digital audio inputsfront-panel Type-A USB input for plugging in a thumb drive7.1-channel preamp inputs11.2-channel preamp outputs, including two discrete line-level subwoofer outputsSetup & dimensions:free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remoteMarantz Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings17-5/16W x 7-5/16H x 16-1/4D (9-3/4H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)weight: 22.9 lbs. Features & specs Bluetooth Built-in Apple AirPlay AirPlay 2 Alexa-compatible Yes Google Assistant-compatible Yes Google Cast No DTS Play-Fi No App Remote Control Yes Auto Speaker Calibration Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Preamp Multi-room Audio Output Yes Multi-room HDMI Output Yes Total Number of Zones 3 Playback from Digital Audio Inputs Yes Playback from Streaming Sources Yes Dolby Digital DD, TrueHD, DD+ EX Dolby Atmos Yes Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Yes DTS DTS, HD, HDMA, ES, Neo6, 96/24 DTS:X Yes DTS Virtual:X Yes Phono Input 1 Audio-Video Inputs 8 Audio-only Inputs 2 RCA Analog Stereo Inputs 6 XLR Analog Stereo Inputs None Component Video Inputs 3 Component Video Monitor Outputs 1 Optical Digital Inputs 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 XLR Digital Inputs None Optical Digital Outputs None Coaxial Digital Outputs None XLR Digital Outputs None Number of HDMI Inputs 8 HDMI Monitor Outputs 3 Subwoofer Outputs 2 Discrete Subwoofer Outputs Yes Multi-Channel Analog Input Yes Multi-channel Preamp Output 11.2ch, Zone 2/3 XLR Analog Preamp Outputs 13 Ethernet Port Yes USB Connections Yes Removable Power Cord IEC 2-prong Supports Wireless Rear Speakers No HDMI Version 2.1 VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) Yes ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Yes 4K/120Hz-Capable Inputs 1 Audio Return Channel eARC supported Video Upscaling To 4K HDR10 Yes HDR10+ Yes HLG Yes Dolby Vision Yes Multibrand Remote Control Yes Learning Remote No Width (inches) 17.375 Height (inches) 7.3125 Depth (inches) 16.9375 Weight (pounds) 22.9 Open Box - Like New
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