Power and processing:
11-channel amplifier
140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD, with 2 channels driven
Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) offer exquisite detail and dynamic range while reducing noise
Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
analog-to-HDMI video conversion
Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
MultEQ® XT32 auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for four subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms
Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
optional Dirac Live room calibration and bass management
Digital and streaming music options:
built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
includes support for Pandora®, TIDAL, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice controllers
AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from your Apple® device
supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Multi-room audio/video:
three-room/three-source output
powered stereo outputs for second and third rooms allow playback in three rooms at once
line-level 2nd- and 3rd-room output for use with one or two separate amplifiers or powered speakers
amp assign function lets you reassign the height channels for bi-amping, or for use in Zone 2 or 3
TV Audio sharing lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in additional zones
supports both analog and digital audio connections
HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
HDMI features:
HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
all inputs and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, HLG, and Dynamic HDR
upscales 1080p video signals to Ultra HD (up to 8K)
gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
