Marantz
Marantz AV20
Best high-end processor for dedicated home cinema enthusiasts.
The Marantz AV20 Home Theater Processor is designed to be the heart of your high-end audio-visual system. It offers unparalleled audio processing and connectivity for an immersive home theater experience. This processor is built with Marantz's renowned sound quality and engineering, ensuring exceptional clarity and dynamic range for movies and music alike. Its robust build and advanced features make it a sophisticated choice for discerning audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in performance and flexibility. The AV20 is engineered to deliver a truly cinematic soundstage.
$6000.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
243
/ 553
#243 in Audio & Video Receivers
Price vs Category Average
+128%
Above average
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking rich, cinematic sound quality
- Design-conscious homeowners building a premium theater
- Home theater enthusiasts wanting fully immersive surround sound
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for affordable home audio
- Minimalists wanting an all-in-one receiver solution
- Casual listeners intimidated by complex audio calibration
Performance breakdown
Audio Fidelity
Delivers studio-grade transparency and rich, nuanced soundscapes for critical listening.
Build Quality
Robust chassis construction minimizes resonance for a clean, interference-free signal path.
Connectivity Versatility
Extensive input options accommodate complex multi-source home theater configurations with ease.
Processing Power
Handles demanding high-resolution audio formats without latency or signal degradation.
System Integration
Seamlessly anchors high-end components into a unified, high-performance cinematic ecosystem.
User Interface
Sophisticated controls offer deep customization for those who value precise calibration.
Key Specs
Remote Control Included
Features
- Advanced audio processing for an immersive home theater experience
- Exceptional clarity and dynamic range for movies and music
- Robust build quality and sophisticated engineering
- Designed for discerning audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts
- Delivers a truly cinematic soundstage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Marantz AV20 for its exceptional audio fidelity, delivering a rich and immersive sound experience that elevates home theater setups. Many reviewers highlight the robust build quality and sophisticated design, noting its premium feel and reliable performance. While a significant investment, users generally feel the superior sound reproduction and craftsmanship justify the cost, making it a standout choice for discerning audiophiles.
Know before you buy
The AV20 is a dedicated home theater processor. This means it requires external power amplifiers to drive your speakers, making it a component designed for high-end, modular audio systems.
Because it is a dedicated processor, the AV20 focuses entirely on signal processing and pre-amplification without the interference of internal power amplification. This results in superior clarity, a more expansive soundstage, and greater dynamic range for both music and film.
Yes, the Marantz AV20 includes a dedicated remote control for managing your system settings and playback directly from your listening position.
Absolutely. Marantz engineered the AV20 with the same attention to detail found in their high-end stereo components, ensuring it handles music with the nuance and precision required by discerning audiophiles.
The AV20 is designed for enthusiasts building a sophisticated, multi-channel home cinema. It is best paired with high-quality external amplifiers and a robust speaker configuration to fully realize its cinematic soundstage capabilities.
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