AV7703

About the AV7703

The Marantz AV7703 is a high-end 11.2-channel AV preamplifier designed for advanced home theater enthusiasts. It supports immersive 3D audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, with an optional upgrade for Auro-3D. The unit features 32-bit/192kHz DACs on all channels, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration, and a flexible pre-amplifier stage with both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs. Connectivity includes 8 HDMI 2.0a inputs with HDCP 2.2, 3 HDMI outputs, Wi-Fi (dual band 2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth, Ethernet, and support for HEOS multi-room wireless music streaming. It supports high-resolution audio formats including DSD, FLAC HD, WAV, and ALAC with gapless playback. Video capabilities include 4K/60Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020 color space, and analog to HDMI scaling. Additional features include built-in AM/FM tuners, HD Radio, a phono MM input for vinyl playback, and extensive control options via an LCD screen, remote control, or mobile app. The AV7703 uses Marantz's proprietary Current Feedback topology and HDAM modules for superior audio fidelity. It also offers direct listening modes to bypass processing for pure audio playback. The chassis is copper plated with a toroidal power transformer for low noise and high performance. The unit supports multi-zone audio with three zones and multiple audio/video outputs. It is ISF certified for video calibration and includes advanced audio enhancements such as Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, LFC, and MDAX2 compressed audio enhancer. The AV7703 is