Marantz brings ultimate-quality home theatre performance to a new price point with their flagship AV8801 pre-amplifier and MM8077 power amplifier Eindhoven, December 14 th , 2012 – Marantz, a world-leading manufacturer of premium Hi-Fi equipment, is proud to announce the debut of two premium quality home theatre components designed for the ultimate in music and surround sound experience. The new AV8801 11.2-channel pre-amplifier features many of Marantz’ leading-edge technologies and innovations found in its legendary Reference Series, such as a massive toroidal power supply, unique HDAM and High Current Feedback technology, and a rock-solid copper-plated chassis. It further comes with the latest state-of-the-art audio and video technologies, including full 4k video capability, 3D pass-through, 3 HDMI outputs, plus Apple AirPlay so users can easily stream iTunes music, whether from a Mac or PC, as well as directly from their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Thanks to its full networking functionality, the AV8801 serves as a true home entertainment centre, with a broad range of music sources such as Spotify online music service, network attached storage devices (NAS), or access to tens of thousands of Internet Radio stations. Operation is most convenient through the available iOS and Android mobile control apps. Designed as the ideal companion, the new MM8077 7-channel power amplifier as well owns many of the key innovations and technologies from the Marantz’ Reference Series, like multi-layer bottom panel and top cover for maximum rigidity, high current toroidal power transformer to easily handle musical bursts, or a unique current feedback discrete power amplifier stage design. All add up to a rich, detailed and immersive music and movie sound stage. The MM8077 is designed to allow custom integrators and consumers total flexibility in home entertainment system building. Users have the option, for instance, to choose between both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs for each channel, providing maximum system configuration flexibility. Thanks to this innovation, each amp channel can be configured to a user’s choice of input connector.
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Marantz brings ultimate-quality home theatre performance to a new price point with their flagship AV8801 pre-amplifier and MM8077 power amplifier Eindhoven, December 14th, 2012 – Marantz, a world-leading manufacturer of premium Hi-Fi equipment, is proud to announce the debut of two premium quality home theatre components designed for the ultimate in music and surround sound experience. The new AV8801 11.2-channel pre-amplifier features many of Marantz’ leading-edge technologies and innovations found in its legendary Reference Series, such as a massive toroidal power supply, unique HDAM and High Current Feedback technology, and a rock-solid copper-plated chassis. It further comes with the latest state-of-the-art audio and video technologies, including full 4k video capability, 3D pass-through, 3 HDMI outputs, plus Apple AirPlay so users can easily stream iTunes music, whether from a Mac or PC, as well as directly from their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Thanks to its full networking functionality, the AV8801 serves as a true home entertainment centre, with a broad range of music sources such as Spotify online music service, network attached storage devices (NAS), or access to tens of thousands of Internet Radio stations. Operation is most convenient through the available iOS and Android mobile control apps.
Designed as the ideal companion, the new MM8077 7-channel power amplifier as well owns many of the key innovations and technologies from the Marantz’ Reference Series, like multi-layer bottom panel and top cover for maximum rigidity, high current toroidal power transformer to easily handle musical bursts, or a unique current feedback discrete power amplifier stage design. All add up to a rich, detailed and immersive music and movie sound stage. The MM8077 is designed to allow custom integrators and consumers total flexibility in home entertainment system building. Users have the option, for instance, to choose between both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs for each channel, providing maximum system configuration flexibility. Thanks to this innovation, each amp channel can be configured to a user’s choice of input connector.
Legendary Marantz Audio and Video Performance
The AV8801 is packed with Marantz proprietary audio technologies for superior sound and unmatched home theatre performance. The advanced multi-DSP audio processor offers a broad range of surround sound decoding modes, including support for the latest high resolution audio formats. It also features expanded multi-channel decoding, including Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:x up to 11.2 processing, giving users the ability to add additional front height and width channels for a truly expansive and immersive surround sound experience.
To handle today’s wideband high dynamic range content, the audio section is equipped with the latest high resolution 192 kHz/32bit DACs on all channels. The AV8801 can decode WAV, FLAC (up to 192 kHz/24bit) and ALAC audio files, and includes gapless playback. For maximum system configuration capability, it is equipped with both unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR) audio outputs. It further owns a dedicated stereo XLR input making it the perfect companion to the recently introduced Marantz UD7007 Universal Disc Player. The AV8801 is also Marantz’ first product to take advantage of Audyssey Laboratories critically acclaimed MultEQ XT32 room equalization technology and Audyssey Sub EQ HT processing which optimizes dual subwoofer setups, providing custom deep bass tailoring for the smoothest and most dynamic deep bass response from both subs.
The AV8801’s video section is every bit as impressive as its audio capabilities. It features advanced high resolution video processing and decoding, and is equipped with video upscaling that upconverts standard definition (SD) video sources from legacy components to high definition. For compatibility with the latest Ultra High Definition (4K) displays, the AV8801 features the ability to upconvert SD and HD to Ultra High Definition (4K), and it can also accept and pass-through 4K content. 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs let users connect all their HDMI-equipped devices with a single cable, enjoying high definition audio and video on up to three displays. Thanks to dual outputs for the main zone, users can also connect two HD displays, such as a flat panel HDTV and an HD front projector. The third HDMI output lets users enjoy a different program in another room.
The unit’s extensive networking capabilities include a 4-port Ethernet switch that lets users make one connection to their home LAN with three additional connections available for connecting other source components, such as a network-capable Blu-ray player, set-top-boxes or gaming consoles, without the hassle of installing a 3rd party hub. Like all the company’s premium components, both newcomers feature the striking Marantz chassis design with an aluminium front panel, traditional Marantz star and iconic illuminated Marantz front porthole display. The AV8801 and MM8077 will be available in an elegant black satin colour finish from end of January onwards.
AV8801 11.2-channel AV pre-amplifier at a glance:
• Current Feedback circuitry with Marantz HDAM • 11.2 channel enhanced surround processing with Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X • 11.2 ch XLR balanced & RCA unbalanced output, assignable 2ch XLR input • High grade build quality with 3 piece top cover • Copper plated chassis • Full 4k compatibility – Scaling – Pass through – GUI overlay • DLNA1.5 Network audio streaming and Internet radio • FLAC HD 192/24 and Gapless playback • AirPlay and music services Spotify and last.fm installed • Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Pro, Audyssey Sub EQ HT Dual subwoofer EQ processing and Audyssey LFC • 6+1 in / 3 out HDMI (3D/ARC/CEC) • Independent HDMI out for Zone4 • Front HDMI input for quick connection of tablet, iPad/iPhone, camera, etc. supporting MHL • iPod/iPhone compatible USB input incl. iPad charging • Multi room/Multi source including HDMI Video • Easy Remote Control and Marantz Remote App for advanced media browsing • Phono MM amplifier
MM8077 power amplifier at a glance:
• 7x 150W (8 ohm), 7x 180W (6 ohm) RMS Power (20 Hz - 20 kHz) • Current feedback discrete power amplifier • High current power supply with toroidal power transformer • Marantz reference-grade power supply filter capacitors and high speed, high current discrete power transistors • Low impedance continuous drive capability • Highest sound quality design based on pure surround philosophy • Copper plated chassis • Gold plated, high grade loudspeaker terminals • Flasher input, DC trigger (In/Out), Remote control (In/Out)
Marantz is a part of D&M Holdings Inc. The company can trace its roots back to the dawn of the first mono LP, when Saul Bernard Marantz, a native of New York, was unhappy with the equipment available to play his cherished record collection on. So he had to build his own! Saul officially founded the Marantz Company in 1953. Then, as now, the company’s cornerstones were quality and innovation. For over half a century Marantz has been developing unique technologies and bringing landmark hi-fi and home entertainment products to market through its tireless and extensive R&D programs. Such commitment to audio and video excellence ensures each Marantz design delivers class-leading performance. Additional information is available at www.marantz.eu.
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D+M Group is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, Boston Acoustics®, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D+M Professional and D+M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D+M Group, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit www.dmglobal.com.
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