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Marantz AV7702 11.2-Channel Network A/V Preamp / ProcessorHigh-end Marantz multichannel preamp/processor designed for home theater, multichannel audio and professional monitoring applications.This is a preamp/processor rather than a receiver—it does not contain speaker power amplifiers and is designed to feed external power amplifiers or powered speakers.Features include:11.2-channel surround processingDolby AtmosDolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioAudyssey MultEQ XT32Marantz HDAM preamp circuitryBalanced XLR multichannel outputsRCA multichannel pre-outs7.1-channel analog inputsMultiple HDMI inputs and outputs4K video supportEthernet and Wi-Fi networkingBluetooth and AirPlayHigh-resolution digital audio playbackPhono inputOptical and coaxial digital inputsMulti-zone operationRS-232 and trigger connectivityTested and working properly.Used in a professional Los Angeles film-scoring studio and shows normal cosmetic signs of studio/rack use. Please review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.PLEASE NOTERemote control is NOT included. The unit can be operated from its front-panel controls, and replacement/used remotes can be sourced separately. Please purchase with the understanding that this listing is for the AV7702 processor itself and the accessories specifically shown in the photographs.$399 + shipping — offers welcome.
This is a buyer’s market at this price point: at US$399, it sits just above the US$384 median and well below the US$769 75th percentile, so it reads as fair rather than ambitious. It’s not a steal, but it’s priced in the zone where a patient buyer can move without feeling overextended.
That makes sense for a well-liked Atmos-capable pre/pro with balanced XLR outputs and 11.2-channel flexibility, especially if you want a serious control center without paying current-new prices. The upside is strongest if the unit is clean, fully working, and includes the remote, calibration mic, and any original accessories; for an older processor, those details matter more than cosmetics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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