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Marantz AV7706 surround sound preamp/processor in excellent condition.This is Marantz’s high-end 7.2.4, or 11.2-channel processor featuring Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, HDMI 2.1 support, 8K video capability, HEOS streaming, and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction.Many applications but perfect for your home Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 setup (or 7.2.4)Features:• 11.2-channel processing• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D• 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz video support• HDMI 2.1 connectivity• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction• HEOS multi-room streaming• Balanced XLR outputs• Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2• Works perfectlyCondition:• Excellent cosmetic and operating condition• Adult-owned, smoke-free environment• Never installed in a commercial settingIncludes:• Original remote control• Power cord
What should you be asking first: is US$1,100 low enough to leave room for the unknowns? Against your own comps, it is a strong buy—below the US$1,217 25th percentile and well under the US$1,334 median, so this is priced on the attractive side of the market.
That makes it a worthwhile grab if the unit is complete and working, because this is a well-regarded 11.2-channel pre-pro with solid room correction, flexible bass management, and the sort of feature set that still makes sense for a serious home theater. At this price, I’d be focused on confirming clean HDMI handoff, stable network/app operation, the calibration mic, remote, and that all channels and outputs behave properly; if those check out, it looks like a very sensible buy.
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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