Marantz AV8003

Audio/video surround sound preamplifier Marantz AV8003.

NEVER REALLY USED! Bought it brand new and it just sat there in a smoke-free home rack, because i inherited a McIntosh right after I bought it. The reason I did not rate it a 10/10 is because I no longer have the box or manual (but I attached the manual here).

https://www.us.marantz.com/us/products/pages/productdetails.aspx?catid=avseparates&subcatid=0&productid=av8003

Marantz's AV8003 preamp/processor delivers superb picture and sound quality, to heighten the realism of even high-end home theater systems. Behind its sculpted aluminum front panel lies a host of advanced features backed up by legendary Marantz build quality. You get sophisticated video switching, top-notch THX® Ultra2 sound processing, plus built-in decoding for lossless Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio, for the best possible sound from compatible Blu-ray players and discs.

Marantz also included some distinctive audiophile touches. Inside are carefully selected premium-quality parts using shortened audio signal paths to maintain sonic purity and minimize loss. A copper-plated steel chassis and shielded toroidal transformer help block out interference, ensuring pristine sound for all of your entertainment sources. Pair this preamp/processor with Marantz's matching MM8003 multichannel power amplifier to enjoy an unforgettable home theater experience.

Outstanding picture quality from every video source
The AV8003 will accept up to four high-definition digital video signals at resolutions up to 1080p via its HDMI inputs. This lets you hook up high-res sources such as a Blu-ray player or game console, an HD satellite receiver, and a high-end DVD player, and easily switch among them. Two HDMI outputs mean you can route your high-def video signals to more than one HDTV or projector.

Marantz equipped the AV8003 with Anchor Bay Technology's Precision Video Scaler™. This sophisticated technology provides cutting-edge video scaling and deinterlacing capabilities — including digital upconversion of your non-HD video sources to an HDMI signal with up to 1080p resolution. You'll see improved detail and smoother playback from your video gear, and enjoy the convenience of a single-cable digital connection to your TV.

Ethernet connectivity and HD Radio
This preamp/processor's Ethernet port lets you connect to your wired home computer network to access digital music, pictures, and video files stored on your PC. The built-in HD Radio tuner lets you listen to the free, over-the-air digital programming that many AM and FM stations now broadcast. The AV8003 is also XM Ready and compatible with XM's HD surround music channels. Or connect an optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit to enjoy SIRIUS satellite programming. (Subscriptions required for XM and SIRIUS.)

Precision auto setup tailors sound to your room
Marantz also included Audyssey's MultEQ® auto-calibration system to help you get the most accurate home theater sound possible in your room. The AV8003 uses the supplied microphone to analyze sound from up to six different listening positions, then automatically adjusts level, equalization, and delay settings for each of your speakers. You get precise response across a wide listening area instead of just a single "sweet spot," so everyone in the room can enjoy balanced home theater sound.

Multi-room flexibility
The AV8003's multi-source, multi-room output provides flexible entertainment options throughout your home. You can watch the game in the living room while your kids enjoy a movie in the den, and your spouse listens to stereo music from the PC out on the deck. (External amplification required.)

Product highlights:

• audio/video surround sound preamplifier processor
• THX Ultra2 certification
• THX Surround EX, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding, and Dolby Headphone processing
• Anchor Bay Technology Precision Video Scaler™ with full 10-bit video processing
• digital media player for streaming music, photo, and video files from a PC network
• Audyssey MultEQ® with six-point auto setup (microphone included)
• built-in HD Radio tuner with multi-casting reception
• XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
• Neural-THX Surround decoder for XM's HD Surround channels
• SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit)
• iPod® integration (requires optional Marantz iPod dock)
• M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for better sound with compressed music sources
• three-room/three-source output:
• line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room and 3rd room
• composite or component video output for 2nd room
• Dolby Headphone mode for surround sound with standard stereo headphones
• HDCD decoding
• 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels
• copper-plated chassis to minimize interference
• toroidal power transformer
• backlit learning/multibrand LCD remote (PC programmable)
• learning/multibrand remote for 2nd or 3rd listening room (requires remote control extender system, not included)
• 17-3/8"W x 7-3/16"H x 16-15/16"D

Connections:

• 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (4 in, 2 out)
• analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p output)
• HDMI version 1.3a with support for Deep Color, x.v.Color™, SACD, and auto lip-sync
• component video switching: 4 in, 2 out
• component video conversion (composite to S-video, or composite and S-video to component)
• digital audio inputs: 3 optical, 3 coaxial
• digital audio outputs: 1 optical, 1 coaxial
• 7 audio/video inputs, including
• 4 inputs with composite and S-video
• 3 audio-only inputs (2 RCA, and 1 XLR)
• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp output (RCA and XLR)
• RS-232C port for automated control systems
• Ethernet port for music, photo, and video streaming from a PC network
• detachable power cord