Product highlights:

Processing:

• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
• Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping surround sound; compatible with 7-, 9-, or 11-channel setups
• Auro-3D® ready decoder for creating three-dimensional soundfields with Auro-3D soundtrack mixes and a 10.1-channel speaker configuration (requires $199 firmware upgrade for activation, see more information here)
• next-generation DTS:X surround sound available via firmware update
• video upconversion (up to 4K) for analog and HDMI sources
• Audyssey “Platinum” speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ® XT32 advanced auto setup and room calibration uses high-resolution digital processing filters to deliver balanced, dynamic sound to as many as 8 listening positions (expandable to 32 with a professional installer)
  • DSX® (Dynamic Surround Expansion) optimizes “front height” or “front width” speakers to create a larger soundstage with more engaging surround effects
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ for fuller sound at lower listening levels
  • Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for dual subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
  • Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms

Digital Music Options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services
  • includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM, and free Internet radio streams with vTuner (subscription required for some services)
  • firmware update needed to connect to Pandora: available 10/28/2016
  • Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify’s streaming music library through the receiver via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
• Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes®
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• front-panel USB input for connecting an iPod®, iPhone® or thumb drive
  • direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses the device’s digital-to-analog converter for better sound
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 2.8 MHz .dsf files)
• DLNA certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers
• M-DAX™ (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for better sound from MP3s and other digital music files

Multi-room Audio:

• three-room/three-source output
• line-level outputs for Zones 2 and 3
• Zone 2 HDMI output for watching video content from different sources in two rooms simultaneously
• component and composite video outputs can be assigned to Zone 2

Connections:

• 13.2-channel balanced XLR outputs
• 13.2-channel unbalanced RCA outputs
• HDMI 2.0 audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
• component video switching: 3 in, 2 out
• composite video switching: 4 in, 2 out (includes front-panel input)
• digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 2 coaxial
• 6 analog stereo audio inputs (including front-panel input)
• 1 pair balanced XLR audio inputs
• phono input for connecting a turntable
• 7.1-channel preamp inputs
• Ethernet port for wired network connection
• RS-232C, IR, remote, and 12-volt trigger connections for use with external controllers
• 1/4″ headphone output
• detachable power cord

Audio Performance Features:

• massive low-noise toroidal power transformer derived from Marantz Reference Series components
• premium grade AKM AK4490 32-bit DACs on all channels
• fast-response, high-current Shottky barrier diodes in power supply deliver faster switching and lower voltage drop for purer DC output
• fully discrete current-feedback HDAM-SA2 modules
• heavy copper-plated chassis with three-piece top cover and double-layer bottom plate provide superior structural strength and isolation from vibration and interference
• high-density anti-vibration feet with felt insulators

General Features:

• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
• free Marantz remote app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remote
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• Video Select lets you listen to music while watching video from a different source
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• built-in AM/FM HD Radio™ tuner
• remote control
• 17-3/8″W x 7-1/4″H x 17-13/16″D
• weight: 30.6 lbs.