Marantz AV 8801 11.2 Channel Preamp/Tuner with Rackmount Kit

A gently used Marantz Surround Sound Receiver/Tuner for sale, along with the rackmount kit (currently installed on the unit).  The standalone feet and screws are included for retrofitting.  The unit, included accessories, and user manual are all carefully packed in the original box for safe shipping.

The XLR in/out jacks are a definite plus for integration with pro-audio gear and/or active speakers.  I used this to distribute to a 7.1 set of Neumann studio monitors in my living room for audio mastering, casual radio listening, and movie watching.  I like it a lot--but I'm downsizing my gear, so it's time to sell.

Marantz website description follows:

The Marantz AV8801 11.2 channel A/V pre-amp/processor is packed with the latest audio and video technologies, all designed to provide you with the ultimate music and movie surround sound experience.

Equipped with our advanced multi-DSP audio processor, the AV8801 features a broad range of surround sound decoding modes, including support for high resolution audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. For the ultimate surround sound experience, the AV8801 also features expanded multi-channel decoding, including Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X, giving you the ability to add additional front height and width channels for a truly expansive and immersive surround sound experience. The AV8801 further enhances audio quality by delicately handling all signals via the Marantz-own HDAMs in Current Feedback topology before being passed to the XLR outputs and separate power amp.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room measurement and correction provides easy setup, via the included microphone, and custom generates high resolution digital filters for each speaker and subwoofer, providing smooth tailored acoustic response with correction in both frequency and time domains (conventional equalization only provides frequency tailoring).

The AV8801 is also equipped with Audyssey’s LFC (low frequency containment) option, which custom tailors deep bass response to minimize deep bass leakage into adjacent rooms or apartments, while still providing a satisfying wide range listening experience.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors and corrects for annoying jumps in signal levels, providing a satisfying listening experience at any volume setting, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ provides precision frequency contouring that delivers enjoyable wide range sound quality even at reduced listening levels, ideal for late-night listening. Audyssey Sub EQ HT processing optimizes dual subwoofer setups, providing custom deep bass tailoring for the smoothest and most dynamic deep bass response from both subs.

The video section features advanced high resolution video processing and decoding, and is equipped with video upscaling that upconverts standard definition (SD) video sources from legacy components to high definition. For compatibility with the latest Ultra High Definition (4K) displays, the AV8801 features the ability to upconvert SD and HD to Ultra High Definition (4K), and it can also accept and pass-through 4K content.

A full suite of video connectivity options includes multiple assignable composite and component video inputs, along with no less than 7 HDMI inputs, including a front panel HDMI input that lets you easily connect an HDMI enabled portable device. There are 3 HDMI outputs, including dual outputs for the main zone, which lets you connect two HD displays, such as a flat panel HDTV and an HD front projector. The third HDMI output let’s you enjoy a different program in another room, and the InstaPrevue function let’s you preview video from connected HDMI sources in multiple picture-in-picture windows.

To handle today’s wideband high dynamic range content, the audio section is equipped with the latest high resolution 192 kHz/32-bit DACs on all channels. The AV8801 can decode WAV, FLAC and ALAC audio files, and includes gapless audio playback. For maximum system configuration capability, the AV8801 is equipped with both unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR) audio outputs. Vinyl fans will surely appreciate the inclusion of a phono input, and there’s no need for a separate tuner, as the AV8801 features a built-in HD Radio tuner. With HD Radio, AM sounds like FM, and FM sounds like CD.

The AV8801 includes full networking capabilities, including a 4-port Ethernet switch that lets you make one connection to your home LAN with three additional connections available so you can connect other source components, such as a network-capable Blu-ray player. AirPlay lets you stream your favorite content from a variety of Apple devices, such as an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, and the AV8801 includes network streaming functions such as Pandora and SiriusXM internet radio as well as Spotify, along with the ability to stream music and photos over the home network.

MULTI CHANNEL/SURROUND Number of Channels11.2 Channels AudysseyAudyssey MultEQXT32, SubEQHT, DSX, Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume DTSDTS HD Master Audio, HD High Resolution, DTS-Neo:X, ES Discrete/Matrix, 96/24 DolbyDolby TrueHD, Digital, Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIz, EX DSD(SA-CD)/NEURALYes / SRS SOUND ENHANCEMENTS Current Feedback TopologyPreamplifier Stage Discrete Amplification Power TransformerToroidal D/A Conversion192kHz/32-Bit Digital Signal ProcessingAnalog Devices ADSP21487 x 3 Video Off (Pure Direct)Yes Source DirectYes ChassisCopper Plated, Full Size Variable X-overYes Video Up-conversionYes (Analog Composite/Component Video to HDMI) Auto Calibration by MICAudyssey MultEQXT32 (upgradeable to Pro by Installer) Satellite Radio ReadySiriusXM StreamingNetwork AM/FM TunerYes (HD) Bass RedirectionYes Lip-sync (digital audio delay)Yes Software UpgradableYes (via Internet)

• VIDEO HDMI In7 (including front HDMI input) Component In3 S-Video In Composite In4 HDMI Out3 (2 x Simultaneous, 1 x Zone 4) Component Out2/Incl. Zone 2 output S-Video Out Composite Out3/Incl. Zone 2 output AUDIO Analog L&R In8/Including 1 x XLR Analog L&R Out3 Digital Optical In2 Digital Coaxial In2 Digital Optical Out Digital Coaxial Out Other OTHER Pre-Amplifier Out11.2 (RCA & XLR) Main Amplifier In Multi-Channel In7.1 Multi-Room Audio OutZone 2 & Zone 3 Preout (Variable) Multi-Room Video OutZone 4 HDMI, Zone 2 Component and Composite Multi-Room Speaker OutYes (Selectable) Speaker A/B NetworkingAirPlay, DLNA 1.5 certified Audio/Photo Streaming, Internet Radio, Streaming service capability (Spotify/Pandora/SiriusXM/flickr) SetUp WizardYes (Setup Assistant) External controlRS-232C / IP DC Triggers2 D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/OutYes Flasher In/IR Receiver In/Emitter out1/-/- Front Panel A/V InputsFront HDMI, USB and A/V inputs Headphone Out1 AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched)-/-

• AUDIO SECTION S/N Ratio105dB Freq. Response (Analog In)10Hz  100kHz (+/- 3 dB) Freq. Response (Dig In) TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range87.5  107.9MHz S/N Ratio (Mono/Stereo)78/68 dB, HD: 85dB TUNER SECTION AM Frequency Range530  1710kHz S/N RatioHD: 85dB VIDEO SECTION Video Freq. Response (Component)5Hz  60MHz Video Freq. Response (Composit, S-Video)5Hz  10MHz

• ColorBlack Front PanelAluminum / Glass-reinforced resin Remote ControlBacklit, LCD, Learning, Pre-code System Remote Controller Power RequirementAC120V 60Hz Power Consumption90W (Standby 0.2W) Dimensions W x H x D (Inchs)17.32' x 7.28" x 15.33" Weight (lbs)30.6 lbs