Marantz AV 10 & Amp 10 16CH AV Separates Unboxing Overview

The new Marantz AV 10 flagship 16CH AV Processor and matching AMP 10 16CH amplifier. Some new features like DIRAC room correction, 4 independent subwoofer outputs, 200watts x 16 Class D amplification and full HDMI 2.1 support on every input has us excited. In this unboxing video, we give some insiders details about the design of these products and provide an educated guess on how much power the Amp 10 will truly deliver with all channels driven.

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[Audioholics]

Corrections: Marantz informed me the side panels are actually metal, not plastic. Both the AV 10 and Amp 10 come with a 5 year warranty, not 3 year as I misstated in the video..

[healthynutster]

Although this stack is out of the reach of most of us, it is exciting (if only vicariously) to experience it. Fortunately the tech developed by statement pieces such as this often trickles down to more affordable products over time

[robertsteich]

It was nice hearing you mention Hugo. I hope he’s doing well. The last update I read from you was sometime in 2020 where you mentioned that you really haven’t heard from him much. But that he’s ok.

[mirandadamsmith]

So glad you are putting these on your bench! Can't wait for the measurements and review!

[AudioElectronicsChicago]

just by looking at them, I see *Quality*

[KevinFlory]

I have this setup in my shopping cart and debating if I should pull the trigger, but this review and these videos provided that little push I needed to go over the edged. We lost power earlier this week which took out my AV8802A (parried with 2 MM8807s) and was debating on fixing it (which I don't to do myself or deal with sending to someone and waiting weeks to get back on line), replacing it with an AV8805A, or upgrade the whole system to AV10/AMP10. Anyway, this series pushed my over the edge to bite the bullet and do the upgrade.

[matteoromenghi]

Listened at Milano hi-fidelity 2023, Milan, Italy on April 1, 2023.
They sounded great!

[robwr]

Kirk and Spock! My brother who passed in 2019 was huge TOS fan. So Gene is a gem!

[spacemanwho]

Take my money... Oh wait. Not enough.
Epic video as always.

[bingdong]

Oooh cant wait for the directional lfe debate!
Thanks for the video

[Tofartony]

Another great video I'm now waiting for your test review before I push the buy it now for both these items in the UK

[audiogear]

I like the new look of these componenets compared to the older more curved look. Like you I I wish they had kept more legacy inputs such as component- looking at back looks like they also did away with the multi channel analog audio inputs. Bet it sounds awesome. Looking forward for review.

[ernestwaxteriii]

Hi Gene, I have been watching your channel for many years now and I must tell you that what you are doing is the very best. I LOVE your enthusiasm!!! You are so genuine and so excited in this video. It really shows. I thought it was also really cool that your two buddies stood behind you for this video. You went back to your roots for this one. I also think that it was very respectful of you to mention Hugo at the end of this video the way you did. I must tell you that I really like all of the newer guys that you have brought onto the channel- and that I very much enjoy all of their solo videos. You have assembled a great supporting team. Gene, I always liked Hugo. What happened to him? I hope he is doing well. Would you consider doing a video with him as your special guest? I think that would be nice and appropriate. Will these new Marantz separates remove your beloved SR8015 out of your equipment rack? I have the SR8015 also, and I am really enjoying it. I can't wait to see all of your forthcoming videos about these Marantz separates. I especially am looking forward to the Dirac and Audyssey videos. Best Wishes to you, Theo, Mathew, Andrew, and Mr. Dunn!!! I'm sure there must be many other special people behind the scenes that I would like to say Thank You to, also. God Bless all of you. I plan to keep listening. Take Care, Ernest

[RalphMoon]

Gene, awesome preview. so far testing the x3800 tactile output it looks like it's LFE + bass from all other channels. I was hoping for an option to choose LFE only. That's what tactile transducer community is looking for. Maybe you could mention it to Denon/marantz when you run your measurements by them. Thanks!

[HomeCinemaJunkie]

Nice video! Also, love the guys in the background. :)
BTW, I wished Anthem would look at Marantz and Arcam when it came to connectors on the back (read: gold plated)

[SwirlingDragonMist]

The reason a piano and a clarinet sound different, even when playing the same note, is the harmonic signature that each instrument has layered ontop of that bass note. In a surround sound setting, where we are bass managing, we can reroute some of the lower harmonic content from a surround channel into our bass management regime. It’s important for harmonic reinforcement to properly time align.

Which means all the delays of bass management matter, including the group delay of our home speakers and subs, and those of the mastering studio as well. With modern subs our group delay and the harmonic timing might exceed the carefully optimized delays of older technology in the mastering studio. But we can only do our best on our end to hit perfection, and then hope our DSP can be clever enough to bridge the gap.

Whether to do mono bass, zone bass, directional bass, or run the speakers full range. I feel the we need to remember that outside of the bass region, there are higher frequencies receiving harmonic reinforcement from the bass region, which may be sonically benefited by being channel specific in some circumstances, but may overwhelming be benefitted by overcoming room modes through other means, such as a mono mix, or subs located in different locations than the surround channels. Really I feel we should shape the room around these needs, rather than our needs around the room. Forming the room in a matter to align our optimal sub locations with our optimal surround locations to yield perfect harmonic alignment across the frequency spectrum, and perfect modal response at the listening position.

[robwr]

I always hit that like button. 👍 @Audioholics rocks!

[CoryE-gvgm]

Just a note Gene- you'd said no processor supports the full 48gbps, but actually Anthem supports the full 48gbps on their HDMI boards. Or they do on the AVM90 at least. It was advertised as such and I was so surprised that I checked with their customer support to confirm as much around Christmas.

[Harald-MacGerhard]

Way nice Gene 😇
This is insane, when the boxes that the amps come in are that huge, we are onto something, exciting stuff 🤩
Can't wait to see the opinions and verdict. Way to go guys 😍

[j.t.cooper]

I love that they are made in Japan. 👍🏻😎