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Marantz AV8801

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Marantz delivers again with a very strong entry into the marketplace. Our Brian Kahn loves it, and can only think of one thing that it is missing . . .Read more
Marantz is beefing up their lineup with the release of two new flagship products, the AV8801 11.2ch preamp and MM8077 7ch amp.Read more
Separating processing and power brings benefits - and Marantz will even sell you a matching player Marantz’s new flagship AV amplifier/processor duo sets sail on the HCC test bench with the new UD7007 universal player at the helm. While other brands, such as Pioneer and even Marantz’s sibling Denon, have opted for an integrated battleship AV receiver to top their range, Marantz is going for a fleet approach; the AV8801 AV processor frigate and the MM8807 amp destroyer. It’s all about performance.Read more
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Pros

  • The GUI is crisp and clean with logical and easy to navigate menus
  • tons of slam and incredibly organic guitar
  • better continuity and overall sense of realism

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • lacked some of the bells and whistles that permeate the midmarket
  • it has definitely blown away my Pioneer Elites

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired
  • no
  • Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 11.2

Marantz AV8801 - Pros & Cons

Marantz AV8801

Pros

  • The GUI is crisp and clean with logical and easy to navigate menus
  • tons of slam and incredibly organic guitar
  • better continuity and overall sense of realism
  • Assistant is informative
  • easy to use
  • and has graphics befitting
  • physical connections were quite simple
  • GUI itself is more efficient than it is a work of art

Cons

  • home cinema system
  • lacked some of the bells and whistles that permeate the midmarket
  • it has definitely blown away my Pioneer Elites
  • Dredd is also overflowing with LFE
  • It does not have nearly as complete of a feature set
  • lack of direct access letters forces a lengthy scrolling exercise for those with large music collections
  • The crowd noise was a bit more pronounced than I would like
  • The scene turns chaotic as Silva
  • it is missing
  • they are not designed for budget consumers
  • MM8807 is limited to seven outputs

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Marantz AV8801 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels11.2
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)32-bit/192kHz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Audio amplifieryes
Frequency range20 - 20000
Maximum input level1.2 V
Input impedance47000.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.01 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105.0 dB
Audio decoders
  • DTS Neo:X
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Display typeLCD
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM band range87.5 - 107.9
FM band range530 - 1710
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Power
Power consumption (typical)90.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeXLR / RCA
Audio (L/R) in8
Audio (L/R) out3
Composite video out3
Composite video in4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in3
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in2
Pre-out connectivityyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Number of HDMI inputs7
Number of HDMI outputs3
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)yes
USB ports quantity2
Bluetoothno
Ethernet LANyes
RS-232 interfaceyes
RS-232 ports1
Wi-Fino
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Video
3Dyes
Deep colour supportyes
x.v.Color supportyes
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Dimensions
Width17.32 in
Depth7.28 in
Height15.33 in
Weight490.31 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
Graphical user interface (GUI)yes

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