
Customers consistently note the exceptional sound quality of the 13.2 Channel Pre-Amp, describing it as "True Hi End" and praising its discrete sound with crystal clear clarity. However, some users have experienced issues with HDMI sync.
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Enjoy unmatchable audio and visual quality on a variety of sources with the powerful AV8805A 13.2 AV Processor by Marantz that delivers balanced and premium sound quality. Compatible with latest sound formats like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, this AV preamp takes your home entertainment up a notch with pristine video and immersive audio. Featuring 8 HDMI inputs / 3 HDMI outputs with a dedicated 8K input, analog, optical and coaxial inputs, a phono input, a USB port, an AM/FM tuner, this home theater preamp allows various connection options for DVD & Blu-Ray Players, Subwoofers, Speakers, Turntables etc. Enjoy exquisite video performance with the latest HDMI technologies such as 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, various HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and Dynamic HDR, as well as the latest gaming technologies such Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The AV8805 allows effortless and flexible voice control on all the major voice agents like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Josh.ai, Apple Siri and AirPlay 2. Play music or control your home appliances, light, and speakers optimally from any corner of your house with just a voice command. Featuring wireless streaming through built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and HEOS, this preamp allows you to seamlessly play music from your favorite streaming apps like Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Deezer, and Pandora. Adding to the many features, the Marantz preamplifier gives you a whole-home audio experience with its multi-room and multi-source streaming options. The built-in HEOS technology lets you play the same song in every room or a different song in each room without any interruption. Be mesmerized by a superb cinematic experience with Marantz’s 60 years of audiophile heritage.

Enhance your home cinema with this Arcam AV41 audio/visual processor. The 16-channel surround-sound processing fills your room with intense, realistic audio for the ultimate in movie-watching. This Arcam AV41 audio/visual processor has streaming support over Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 so you can easily play audio directly from your smartphone, tablet, PC computer.

Easily add an aftermarket amplifier to your vehicle’s factory audio system with this 2-Channel Active Line Output Converter and Line Driver by AudioControl. The LC1i converts speaker-level (high-level) audio signals to RCA preamp (low-level) signals so you can install an aftermarket amplifier without replacing your factory radio. This two-channel line output converter and line driver can also be used to retain your vehicle’s OEM amplified audio system when replacing your factory radio.

Increase bass response from your vehicle’s audio system with The Epicenter Concert Series Digital Bass Restoration Processor by AudioControl. The Epicenter contains patented bass maximization circuity that analyzes the incoming audio signal from your source unit, recreates missing bass tones, and transmits this low-frequency information back into the signal path to increase bass response. This digital bass restoration processor also features parametric bass control and a subsonic filter for fine tuning.
| Pros for Marantz - 13.2 Channel Pre-Amp, Dolby Atmos, DTS, IMAX Enhanced & Auro-3D, Built-In HEOS, Amazon Alexa - Black | |||
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| Sound Quality, Setup | Sound Clarity | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Size | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Bass |
| Cons for Marantz - 13.2 Channel Pre-Amp, Dolby Atmos, DTS, IMAX Enhanced & Auro-3D, Built-In HEOS, Amazon Alexa - Black | |||
| HDMI Decoding | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |