Marantz AV8801 11.2 Channel AV Preamplifier/Processor

The AV8801 was the top-of-the-line Marantz AV preamp-processor. It offers brilliant sound and a rich set of control, input-output, and processing features. The AV8801 is in perfect working order. I conservatively rated its condition 8/10 because of small scratches around the rear HDMI connectors (see the enclosed photograph), but otherwise there are no defects or blemishes. I am its original owner. It has always been in a non-smoking, non-pet household.

Stereophile Class A recommended component (“Best attainable sound for a component of its kind”) https://www.stereophile.com/content/2013-recommended-components-surround-sound-components, https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-59

“My immediate impression was of great fullness in the sound, in terms of both a rich tonal balance and channel-to-channel blend…Overall, the Marantz AV8801 is the best-sounding preamplifier-processor I have heard at or below its price. I'm not saying that you need to chuck your present pre-pro, but I wouldn't buy a new one without seriously considering the AV8801. It offers a combination of transparency and harmonic balance that challenges the very best, while incorporating more cutting-edge facilities than most of those high-end processors support. The impending implementation of MultEQ Pro might wring even more from it, to make the Marantz AV8801 a real giant killer.” [Note: After a firmware update, the AV8801 supported Audyssey MultEQ Pro]

The AV8801 is a large 11.2-channel preamplifier-processor with a toroidal power transformer and a heavy (31 pound) copper-plated chassis that supports:

·       High-resolution 2/5.1/7.1/11.2 ch audio formats including those with front height channels:

o   Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus

o   DTS Neo:X, DTS HD Master, DTS 5.1, DTS ES, DTS 96/24

o   Audyssey DSX

·       Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Pro automatic speaker setup and equalization, Audyssey Sub EQ HT Dual subwoofer EQ processing, Audyssey LFC

·       4k HD-Video, HDCP 1.4: 4k upscaling, 4k/3D pass through, GUI overlay

·       HD Radio, Spotify, Sirius XM, internet radio, Airplay, phono MM amplifier

·       DLNA 1.5 Network audio streaming, UPnP for media server access

·       13 output channels with 32-bit/192kHz DACs driving low noise Marantz HDAM and current feedback circuits, 11.2ch XLR balanced outputs

·       6+1 in / 3 out HDMI (3D/ARC/CEC) with separate HDMI output for another room

·       Multi-zone 4 source / 4 zone output, smartphone Marantz app control

The AV8801 will be shipped with insurance in the original factory box along with all accessories:

• Paper copy of the AV8801 Getting Started Guide
• CD-ROM with the owner’s manual (a printed copy is also included)
• Remote control
• FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna
• Detachable power cord
• Audyssey calibration microphone

Shipping will be at buyer’s expense.