Marantz Just Made Its Stunning Audiophile Amplifiers a Little More Attainable

The renowned Japanese hi-fi brand’s newest amplifiers are poised for home theater excellence.

Close-up of a black Marantz 6 Channel Power Amplifier with a dimmer button and a round analog meter on a teal surface.

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Published January 13, 2026

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In May 2025, Marantz introduced two reference-grade home theater components: the AV 20 preamplifier and processor and the AMP 30 power amplifier. Together, they deliver a 13.4-channel surround system capable of 200 watts per channel (for 12 channels). The pair costs $12,000 (or $6,000 per component).

Fast forward to today, and the renowned Japanese hi-fi manufacturer is introducing the AMP 30 and the AV 30, which are essentially scaled-down versions of the brand’s AMP 20 and AV 20.

They’re still designed for serious home theater enthusiasts, but at a more affordable (but still not insignificant) price.

Marantz AMP 30 and AV 30

Two black Marantz audio components, an amplifier on the top shelf and a preamplifier on the bottom shelf, housed in a wooden cabinet with built-in lighting. — The new stack: Marantz’s AMP 30 (*top*) and AV 30 (*bottom*).

An amplifier/preamplifier combo

Like those predecessors, the AMP 30 and the AV 30 is a modular pair consisting of a power amplifier and an AV preamplifier that are designed to work together. The AMP 30 power amplifier drives the speakers, while the AV 30 handles all the connections and processing.

The pair is capable of driving an 11.4-channel home theater system.

Black Marantz 6-channel power amplifier with analog meter in a wooden shelf. — The Marantz AMP 30 is the smaller of the two. It’s a 6-channel power amplifier capable of driving 200 watts per channel.

The AV 30 AV preamplifier is the more versatile of the two components. It features the latest and most powerful dual-core DSP chipset (Analog Devices SHARC) and two high-quality 32-bit DACs, enabling it to support most of the latest surround sound technologies, such as Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X and AURO-3D.

It’s capable with the latest and greatest TVs, with seven HDMI inputs, each of which supports up to 8K (at 60Hz) or 4K (at 120Hz) video. It can work with numerous speaker configurations (up to 11.4 channels) as well as advanced room optimization with Audyssey and optional Dirac Live.

Modern living room with a wooden media console holding audio equipment, a vase with flowers, and a lamp under a large TV showing a misty forest. — The pair is highly flexible, capable of driving multiple different speaker configurations and speaker layouts.

Additionally, this preamplifier is HEOS-powered with built-in Wi-Fi, supports high-resolution audio (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect), and integrates with larger multi-room audio systems.

Black Marantz AV preamplifier with two large knobs and a central display on a wooden shelf. — The AV 30 is the preamplifier. It handles all the processing, conversations, and streaming.

A versatile, flexible system

The AMP 30 is the most straightforward of the two. It’s a 6-channel power amplifier that’s capable of driving 200 watts per channel, which is sufficient enough to drive multiple different speaker configurations and speaker layouts.

It’s also flexible with bi-amping or bridged outputs. According to the brand, it “provides the option of reconfiguring pairs of 200-watt amp channels into bridged-tied-load (BTL) outputs, with up to a maximum of three channels of 400-watts available.” Its bi-amp mode supports up to three speakers as well.

Close-up of a black Marantz audio device with a circular decibel meter marked from -40 to -10 dB and "Made in Japan" text. — Both components feature a similar luxurious design, including the portable display, to the brand’s higher-end options.

Both the AV 30 and the AMP 30 are built to match Marantz’s higher-end home theater components, with an integrated porthole display and luxurious industrial design.

Marantz claims that the elegant fascia plates on both models feature selectable side illumination, “with a fold-down front panel on the AV 30 to conceal all less-used functions when not in use, creating a clean aesthetic not typically associated with AV components.”

Minimalist living room with a large flat-screen TV displaying a misty forest, wooden media console, modern speaker, and round black coffee tables. — Both the AMP 30 and AV 30 are available now.

Price and availability

Marantz’s newest home theater components, the AMP 30 and the AV 30, are available now from the company’s website.

They cost $4,000 each and come in one finish: black.

Black Marantz 6-channel power amplifier with analog meter and control buttons on front panel.

Marantz AMP 30

$4,000 at Marantz

Black Marantz AV preamplifier with two large control knobs and a circular display on the front panel.

Marantz AV 30

The AV 30 is an 11.4-channel preamplifier and AV processor that is designed to partner with Marantz’s AMP 30 power amplifier. The home theater component features the latest and most powerful dual-core DSP chipset (Analog Devices SHARC) and two high-quality 32-bit DACs, enabling it to support most of the latest surround sound technologies, such as Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X and AURO-3D. (Note: It’s positioned as a more affordable version of Marantz’s AV 20.)

$4,000 at Marantz

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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