Marantz AV8805A 13.2-Channel HEOS Preamplifier

It sports a 13.2-channel XLR pre-out and a 13.2-channel RCA pre-out, and features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D compatibility for object-based audio decoding. Built-in Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 support allows the preamplifier to wirelessly stream music from compatible sources, such as smartphones and tablets.

Onboard Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allows the AV8805A to access music from your connected computer or NAS. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and Josh.ai compatibility enables you to control certain functions of the preamplifier with just your voice through your compatible devices. With eight HDMI inputs and three outputs, the AV8805A can act as a video switcher for your HD source components. It will pass through 8K UHD signals as well as HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG HDR formats. The preamplifier also has a USB port for accessing media stored on USB flash drives.