11.2-Channel Preamp/Processor Created with Passion and an Extraordinary Attention to Detail
The Marantz AV7706 preamplifier features 8K HDMI passthrough, 3D audio formats, audiophile-quality music playback, multi-room HEOS® built-in technology, and voice control. A Masterpiece of audio architecture, the AV7706 was created with passion and an extraordinary attention to detail. Every element brings you closer to the music you love.
Advanced 11.2-Channel Preamplifier
Experience a versatile home theater setup with the new Marantz AV7706 processor/preamplifier. Featuring 11.2 channel XLR and RCA pre-outs, the AV7706 is built with masterful-quality external power amplification for the most demanding active speakers on an audiophile multi-channel power amplifier. Enjoy the audiophile sound you expect from Marantz combined with the latest video and audio decoding, as well as voice control with your favorite voice assistants.
Sophisticated Engineering
With 11.2 channel pre-outs using both conventional RCA jacks and balanced XLRs, the AV7706 is designed to work alongside high-quality external power amplifiers like the Marantz MM8077, MM7055, and MM7025. Not only is it a superb AV processor, but the AV7706 is also an extraordinary analog preamplifier with an HDAM circuit board. Using Marantz-proprietary HDAMs, the preamp section of the AV7706 provides optimal channel separation, minimal crosstalk, and enhanced signal to noise ratio for precise detail resolution and stereo imaging, while the ELNA capacitors of the analog section ensure exceptional power and dynamic ability.
Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity with eARC Support
The AV7706 includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favorite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through while the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI inputs.
Showcasing all the latest HDMI technology and specifications, the AV7706 lets you take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR 10+, Dynamic HDR, ALLM, VPR, QMS, and QFT support. The video processor can also upscale your native video source up to 8K quality. In addition, the AV7706 features HDMI eARC, which supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in masterful quality from your TV source. For you convenience, your HDMI inputs automatically rename themselves with information provided by the source, when available.
Full 3D Audio Support
Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with the latest surround formats, including Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®.
Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology
Feel every dimension in Dolby Atmos®. Enjoy a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound speaker system and four additional overhead speakers or four Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for the ultimate home theater experience — including Dolby Surround upmixer for legacy content.
For those without in-ceiling speakers, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology takes advantage of Dolby’s deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from listener-level speakers.
DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X
DTS:X® immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. The included spatial remapping engine of DTS Neural:X™ offers improved immersion and heightened realism in all your favorite movies.
DTS Virtual:X™ provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker arrangement.
IMAX Enhanced Technology
Get the most premium at-home entertainment experience with IMAX® Enhanced — the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard for home theater imaging, sound, scale and clarity. The picture is clearer, the images are brighter, the audio is immersive and heart-pounding – experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.
Marantz HDAM and Current Feedback Topology
The AV7706 features exclusive Marantz Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology that provides ultra-fast slew rate, true wideband performance, and maximum dynamic range for optimum sound quality.
Current Feedback technology, first introduced by Marantz nearly 70 years ago, replaces voltage feedback configuration that's typical of AV receivers and delivers wide, closed-loop bandwidth and a steep slew rate for superior fidelity with wideband audio sources.
Audyssey MultEQ XT32 For Simple Setup and Room Calibration
Optimize your audio experience with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 for seamless setup of your listening environment. With the supplied measurement microphone, MultEQ XT32 analyzes each speaker's output (including the subwoofers) at up to eight measurement locations and generates precision digital filters that optimize each channel for the correct frequency and time domain response. Audyssey Dynamic Volume smooths out disruptive jumps in volume (such as TV commercials), letting you listen at lower levels while still enjoying clear dialogue, music and sound.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ provides full-range clarity at any listening level, and Audyssey Low Frequency Containment uses advanced psychoacoustic algorithms to deliver more full-range balance, including deep bass, without disturbing neighbors or people in other rooms of your home. Audyssey Sub EQ HT provides individual DSP tailoring of each subwoofer in a dual subwoofer setup for deeper bass with improved definition.
Supports Major Voice Control Agents
Enjoy effortless voice control and total flexibility from the leading voice agents. Speak commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai. Ask to play your favorite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs and more. Switch between voice agents or pick a favorite to use — you’re in control. (Functionality and availability vary by voice agent.)
Amazon Alexa Voice Control
Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa to the AV7706 with HEOS® Built-in. Ask Alexa to play music from Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL and more. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
To start streaming with Alexa voice commands, open the Alexa app and select “Skills.” Add HEOS Home Entertainment to enable. Then, go to Smart Home in the Alexa app menu and choose Devices and Discover or say “Alexa, discover my devices.”
Google Assistant Voice Control
Ask your Google Home, Google app or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control content across your listening environment. Start music in the HEOS app, then ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more. “Works with the Google Assistant” feature is always improving.
Josh.ai Smart Home Voice Automation
An elevated voice agent for the high-end smart home, Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your day-to-day experience and entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver and more. Josh.ai is installed by custom integrators and accessed through an app on your phone or tablet. Works with iOS and Android devices.
AirPlay 2 and Apple Siri Voice Control
Stream audio from your favorite music services like Apple Music and Spotify or watch videos from services like YouTube and Netflix from any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources.
AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio — wirelessly stream content to multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices simultaneously with improved audio buffering to ensure smooth audio playback. AirPlay 2 provides control and grouping of compatible audio devices within the Apple Music or Home app. Use AirPlay 2 in-app or with your voice via Siri.
More Than 60 Years of Audiophile Heritage
Founded in 1953, Marantz has a rich history of designing audio components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Because music matters, the AV7706 continues our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and home theater.
The AV7706 was extensively tuned by Marantz sound masters at the most state-of-the-art facilities to deliver an exquisite sonic signature. No component leaves the hands of the Marantz sound masters until it passes rigorous testing. Envelope yourself with the most musical sound, from any source.
