Marantz Introduces AV30 and AMP30 A/V Separates to Expand Its Tiered Reference Home Theater Lineup

There is also a notable philosophical shift compared to the “statement rack” era of high-end theater. Instead of chasing visual dominance or exotic chassis excess, Marantz leans into symmetry, grounding, and noise control as functional design choices. The modular amplifier strategy—multiple identical power blocks rather than a single massive multichannel behemoth—keeps thermal behavior predictable and crosstalk low under real-world loads. Forum discussions often fixate on Class D versus Class A/B, but here the more interesting detail is how Marantz stabilizes output stages with discrete analog buffering, giving these amplifiers a density and grip that avoids the brittle edge some associate with high-power multichannel designs.

From a system-planning perspective, the lineup reflects an understanding that modern theaters are never finished. Independent subwoofer routing, advanced room optimization compatibility, and full-bandwidth video pass-through are less about spec chasing and more about longevity as formats and displays evolve. Competing interpretations frame this as “luxury minimalism,” but technically it is closer to disciplined engineering restraint—prioritizing clock stability, power supply isolation, and predictable gain structure over novelty features. The result is a separates ecosystem that feels closer to a scaled hi‑fi system than a traditional AVR replacement, appealing to listeners who care as much about coherence and texture as they do about immersion.