Marantz AV8003 Pre Processor

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The best contemporary technology combined with traditional Marantz quality.
That's what the Marantz AV8003 is all about. It's more than just an outstanding
A/V processor. It unites all the entertainment possibilities you want: Movies,
music, photos, streaming audio and video. And the AV8003 does it in a single
room or throughout your home. Enjoyment? You bet. But enjoyment raised to the
level only Marantz panache can reach.
Let's start with the basics. For a
"net-friendly" A/V pre/pro/tuner, or for any home entertainment component, that
means a high capacity and well shielded power supply so each circuit has all the
current it needs and stray leakage from the transformer doesn't interfere with
data signals. To that end, Marantz engineers specified a low-flux toroid
transformer and encased it in an anti-magnetic steel shield for even greater
stray flux control.

And because interference can come from outside as well as inside, they gifted
the AV8003 with a heavy copper-plated steel chassis to lock out electromagnetic
and radio frequency noise as well as external vibrations. On the practical side,
the chassis is shallower than conventional designs, too, so the AV8003 fits
where others don't.

Inside the chassis, you'll find premium parts carefully arranged in a
short-signal-trace configuration so that entertainment signals don't suffer
corrupting influences. And analog audio outputs include balanced connections via
XLRs (configured to the "pin 2 = hot" standard) to insure noise-free data
transmission from the AV8003 to a multichannel power amplifier such as Marantz'
new eight-channel MM8003.

As you would expect from a Marantz pre/pro/tuner, the AV8003 handles all the
latest audio sources, even Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio, for the best
no-compromise sound from today's advanced media. Connections abound for both
contemporary and heritage sources, too, so you'll have no trouble connecting
even tape or CD recorders. Audyssey's MultEQ automatically creates a surround
soundfield that's best matched to your main listening/viewing room.

Worried about the sound quality of compressed audio formats like MP3 or WMA?
Or maybe concerned that you won't enjoy FM or AM as much as you used to because
they just don't hold up to Blu-ray's high def audio tracks? Relax and enjoy!
M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio Expander) recreates the missing high frequency
spectrum so well that you might mistake even a low bit rate MP3 file for a CD!

The AV8003 gives you extensive radio capabilities too. In addition to tuners
for FM, AM, and HD Radio terrestrial broadcasts, it's also XM and Sirius
satellite radio-ready! Just add an XM Mini-Tuner and dock or a Sirius Connect
home tuner kit and you're ready to go. Of course, you'll need a subscription to
enjoy these broadcasts but having easy connectivity is the major step. And the
AV8003 has done that for you already.

Just to reinforce the AV8003's audio capability, it's earned a THX Ultra 2
certificate! So you can rest assured that this pre/pro/tuner is at the top of
the performance scale.

Four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs (all adhering to the newest version 1.3
specs) complement composite, S-, and component capability. The AV8003 supports
Deep Color and xvYCC Color Space for even better video performance when these
technologies finally make an appearance.

Speaking of video, the AV8003 incorporates the latest processing and scaling
(up to 1080p) capability from Anchor Bay Technologies. So the video image you'll
see will be mountain-air clear.

As impressive as these capabilities are, the real story behind the AV8003 is
its networking prowess. The rear panel Ethernet port brings the world of
streaming audio and video from your computer, NAS (network-attached storage)
device, or Escient Fireball, etc., to your home theater system. And that
includes photos – JPEG or BMP format – so you can display your vacation shots on
the big screen with musical accompaniment!

As far as compressed audio formats go, the AV8003 handles MP3, AAC, WMA, and
WAV files. Video formats include MPEG2 and MPEG4, as well as WMV.

Three zone audio and video distribution means you won't be restricted to
one-room enjoyment either. With the AV8003, you can watch or listen to movies,
music, and other entertainment files wherever it's most convenient.

Obviously, the AV8003 belongs in advanced A/V/Network systems. So
installation ease and connectivity are paramount. We've already mentioned the
rack-friendly chassis size. And there's an RS232 port for control, internal IR
repeater functions (input and output), two 12-volt DC "trigger" outputs, a
detachable AC cord, and an easy front panel "key lock" so younger family members
or guests can't accidentally change your system's setup parameters. You'll also
find two remotes, one computer-programmable full-function hand held, and a
simpler "zone" remote for a secondary room.

Last but not least is the face the AV8003 presents to everyone who sees it.
Rather than the flat surfaces common to lesser home entertainment components,
the AV8003's radiused corners, three-dimensional front panel, and simplified
control layout add a touch of designer elegance that complements any décor. This
new look is inviting in itself and is a reflection of the Marantz heritage of
outstanding industrial design begun by Saul B. Marantz himself.

Both internally and externally, the AV8003 is the newest expression of our
continual quest for excellence in performance and aesthetics. Marantz tradition
and today's technology in harmony for your enjoyment.