Marantz AV8805A Surround Sound Processor

Presenting the AV8805A

Masterfully Engineered 

Your Next Chapter in Cinematic Entertainment

Movie and TV sound moves around you in space, emulating the finest movie theatres and the real world. The AV8805A offers the highest-quality, crystal-clear viewing experience. Enjoy your movies with 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, as well the latest in HDMI technology like Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS), which is used in movies to eliminate video delay.

Advanced 8K HDMI connectivity with eARC support

Enjoy exquisite video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies.

The Marantz AV8805A includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favourite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, while Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+, 21:9 video, 3D, BT.2020 pass-through and HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.

Full 3D audio support

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X® Pro, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.

Product Features & Specifications

Multi Channel Surround

DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro
Yes / Yes / Yes (update)

DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X
No / Yes (11ch)

DTS Virtual:X
Yes

IMAX Enhanced
Yes

Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes

Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround
No / Yes

Auro 3D
Yes

360 Reality Audio / MPEG H
No

Audyssey DSX
No

Multichannel Stereo
Yes

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels
13.2

Sound Enhancements

Copper Plated Chassis
Yes

Power Transformer: Toroidal / EI
Yes / No

Current Feedback Topology
Yes

Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)
Yes

Pure Direct
Yes

Gold plated RCA terminals
Yes

Clock Jitter Reducer
Yes

Audyssey
MultEQ XT32

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume
Yes / Yes

Audyssey LFC
Yes

Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2
Yes

Network 

HEOS Multi-room and Streaming
Yes

Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones
No

Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod
Yes / Yes / Yes

Network Audio Sharing
Yes

Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC
Yes / Yes / Yes

Lossless formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV
Yes / Yes / Yes

Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24
Yes / Yes / Yes

DSD Audio Streaming
Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)

FLAC HD 192/24
Yes

WAV 192/24
Yes

ALAC 192/24
Yes

Gapless Playback
Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC ,DSD)

AirPlay Audio Streaming
Yes (AirPlay2)

Internet radio
Yes (TuneIn)

Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others *
Yes (connect)

Pandora
Yes

SiriusXM
Yes

Other Streaming Services *
Amazon Music HD/
Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix

Roon Tested
Yes

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote

Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets
Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle

Ethernet Ports
Yes

Wi-Fi
Yes

Bluetooth
Yes

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front
7 / 1

HDCP2.3 support
Yes

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone
2 / 1

Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI
Yes

Analogue to HDMI scaling
up to 8K 60/50

HDMI to HDMI Scaling
up to 8K 60/50

GUI Overlay on HDMI
Yes

HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB
Yes / Yes

HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No

Enhanced ARC
Yes

HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes

ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming
Yes

Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching
Yes / Yes / Yes

3D Signal Pass-Through
Yes

8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay
Yes / Yes / Yes

4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay
Yes / Yes / Yes

HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode
Yes

Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction
Yes / Yes

CEC
Yes

DSD Audio Capability
Yes

Audio Return Channel
Yes

Auto LipSync
Yes

Multi Room CI

HEOS Multi-Room Integrated
Yes

HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP
Yes / Yes

Multi-Room Zones
3

Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog
Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes

Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout
No / Yes

Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source
Yes

IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes

IR Flasher In
Yes

Marantz Remote Bus
Yes

DC Trigger Output
2

HDMI Diagnostics
Yes

HDMI In / Out

Composite In / Out
4+1 / 2

Component In / Out
3 / 1

HDMI In / Out
7+1 / 3

Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI
Yes / Yes

Analogue In / Out
6+1 (1x XLR) / No

Phono (MM) In
Yes

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial
2 / 2

Multi-Room Out: analog / digital
2 / No

Multichannel Pre Out
Yes (15.2 RCA & 15.2 XLR)

Subwoofer Out
2 (independent)

7.1 multichannel input
Yes

Speaker A / B
assignable pre out

Bi-amp drive
assignable pre out

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal
pre out

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB
Yes / Yes / No / Yes / Yes

USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone
Yes / No / No

AM/FM Tuner
Yes

Other

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

FL Display
2 lines + port hole

Graphic User Interface - GUI
Advanced

ISF Certification
Yes

GUI Languages
3

Setup Assistant
Yes

Smart Select
Yes

Firmware Update by Network / USB
Yes / Yes

Variable Cross Over
Yes

Optimised Bass Redirection
Yes

Bass Sync
Yes

ECO Mode
No

Auto Power off
Yes

Sleep Timer
Yes

General

Metal Front Panel
Yes

System Remote Control
RC039SR

Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display
Yes / Yes / Yes

Power Consumption 
90 W

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W
No

Standby Consumption in
0.2 W

CEC Standby Consumption 
0.5 W

Network Standby Consumption 
3.5 W

Network Control On Consumption in W
No

Weight 
13.8 kg