Marantz 15.4 AV Preamplifier - AV10

Reference 15.4-Channel Balanced Processor

With Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D, IMAX Enhanced, 8K Ultra HD, and HEOS® Built-in Streaming

AV 10 is a reference-level AV processor.

Key Features:

• Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan
• 15.4 Channels
• 7 HDMI Inputs plus eARC
• 8K and Dolby Atmos
• 3D Audio
• HEOS Built-in
• 5-Year Warranty

The Apex of Home Cinema

Built upon decades of rich heritage, designed with timeless style, and engineered for utmost performance, the Marantz CINEMA Series forms the foundation of the world’s most demanding home theatres.

AV 10 – Exquisite Design

A modern expression of timeless design principles, AV 10 features the iconic Marantz porthole, premium materials, and subtle sidelights that illuminate the front panel.

Peerless Performance

Immersive spaciousness, warm and rich tone, extraordinary detail, and lifelike dynamics are legendary hallmarks of Marantz's sound.

Sound Master Tuned

The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned AV 10 for amazing performance with our proprietary HDAM amplification circuitry, creating the Most Musical Sound in your home.

Technology Leader

AV 10 is packed with the latest immersive audio formats, 8K video, room optimisation, and streaming technology to simplify and elevate your entertainment experience.

Details & Specifications

Multichannel Surround

DTS Support:

• DTS HD Master: Yes
• DTS:X: Yes
• DTS Pro: Yes
• DTS Neo:X: No
• DTS Neural:X: Yes (15 channels)
• DTS Virtual:X: Yes

Dolby Support:

• Dolby TrueHD: Yes
• Dolby Atmos: Yes
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation: Yes
• Dolby Atmos Music: Yes
• Dolby ProLogic IIz: No
• Dolby Surround: Yes

Other Formats:

• IMAX Enhanced: Yes
• Auro 3D: Yes
• 360 Reality Audio: Yes
• MPEG-H: Yes
• Multichannel Stereo: Yes

Processing Capability:

• Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels: 15.4

Sound Enhancements

Chassis and Power:

• Copper-Plated Chassis: Yes
• Power Transformer: Toroidal: Yes / EI: No

Amplifier Technology:

• Current Feedback Topology: Yes
• Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM): Yes
• Pure Direct: Yes

Connections:

• Gold-Plated RCA Terminals: Yes

Audio Enhancements:

• Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
• Compressed Audio Enhancer (MDAX2): Yes

Room Calibration & Dirac Live Support

Audyssey Features:

• MultEQ XT32: Yes
• Dynamic EQ: Yes
• Dynamic Volume: Yes
• LFC (Low-Frequency Containment): Yes

Dirac Live:

• Upgradable: Yes

Network & Multi-Room Features

Voice Assistant Support:

• HEOS Multi-Room & Streaming: Yes
• Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth Headphones: Yes
• Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes

Audio Format Support:

• Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC – Yes / Yes / Yes
• Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV – Yes / Yes / Yes
• High-Resolution Lossless Formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 – Yes / Yes / Yes
• DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)

Playback Features:

• Gapless Playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)
• AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay 2)
• Internet Radio: Yes (TuneIn)
• Spotify Connect: Yes

Other Streaming Services:

• Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Napster, SoundCloud, Mood Mix

Roon Support:

• Roon Tested: Yes

Connectivity & HDMI Features

HDMI Inputs & Outputs:

• HDMI Inputs (Back): 7
• HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone): 2 / 1

HDMI Scaling & Video Processing:

• 1080P/4K to 8K Scaling: Yes
• 8K/60Hz AB & 4K/120Hz AB Pass-Through: Yes (7 In / 2 Out)

HDR & Video Features:

• HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dynamic HDR: Yes
• HLG: Yes
• ALLM, VRR, QFT for Gaming: Yes

CEC & HDMI Standby Features:

• HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode: Yes
• CEC (Consumer Electronics Control): Yes

Multi-Room & CI Features

HEOS Multi-Room Support:

• HEOS Multi-Room Integrated: Yes

Multi-Room Zones:

• Number of Zones: 3

Zone Audio Sources:

• HDMI: Yes (2ch)
• Optical, Coax: Yes (2ch)
• Network, USB: Yes
• Analogue: Yes

Control Options:

• IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes

Additional Features

Auto Speaker Setup:

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Microphone included)
• Dirac Live (Upgradeable)

Front Display & GUI:

• 2-Line FLD + Porthole OLED
• Modern HD GUI

Power & Energy Efficiency:

• Auto Power Off & Sleep Timer: Yes

Inputs & Outputs

Video Inputs & Outputs:

• HDMI In / Out: 7 / 3

Audio Inputs & Outputs:

• Analogue In: 5 (1x XLR)
• Phono (MM) In: Yes
• Digital In (Optical / Coaxial): 2 / 2
• Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent)
• Multichannel Pre-Out: Yes (17.4 RCA & 17.4 XLR)

USB & Wireless Features:

• USB Audio Support: Yes