Marantz AMP 30 6-Channel Power Amplifier

Description

Marantz AMP 30 6-Channel Power Amplifier

The Marantz AMP 30 6-Channel Power Amplifier is built with Marantz’s exclusive HDAM technology and high-efficiency, low-distortion Class D amplification. It is designed to partner beautifully with the Marantz AV 30 preamplifier, Marantz AV receivers, or additional AMP-series power amplifiers for more complex immersive systems.

The AMP 30 is exactly the kind of amplifier we recommend when customers want to move beyond an AV receiver and into a more serious separates-based home theatre system.

What makes it so useful is the balance of power, flexibility, and size. Six channels of 200W amplification gives you proper headroom for demanding speaker layouts, but the chassis remains slim enough to fit neatly into many AV racks and media cabinets. That makes it ideal for customers wanting a cleaner, more scalable installation without jumping straight into a much larger multi-channel amplifier.

We especially like it as a partner for the Marantz AV 30 processor, or as an expansion amplifier for systems where extra channels are needed for Atmos, surround, height, or bi-amp duties. The selectable operating modes also give installers more flexibility, whether the system needs standard 6-channel operation, bi-amping, or bridged output for higher power.

From our point of view, the AMP 30 is a very smart solution for NZ home theatres where performance matters, but space, heat, and installation practicality also need to be considered. It gives you the signature Marantz presentation, smooth, powerful, detailed, and cinematic, with the control and separation that separates-based systems can deliver.

For customers building a premium home cinema around Marantz, this is one of the most logical amplifier upgrades in the range.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Marantz AMP 30 used for?
   The Marantz AMP 30 is a 6-channel power amplifier designed for premium home theatre and multi-channel audio systems. It is commonly used with an AV preamplifier or processor, such as the Marantz AV 30, to power surround speakers, height speakers, main speakers, or bi-amped speaker configurations.
2. How much power does the Marantz AMP 30 deliver?
   The AMP 30 is rated at 200W per channel into 8 ohms and 400W per channel into 4 ohms. It also supports BTL bridge mode, where channels can be bridged to deliver up to 400W into 8 ohms for applications that need more output.
3. Is the Marantz AMP 30 a Class D amplifier?
   Yes, the AMP 30 uses high-efficiency, low-distortion Class D amplification combined with Marantz HDAM technology. This allows it to deliver high power from a slimline chassis while maintaining the refined Marantz sound character.
4. Can the Marantz AMP 30 be used with the Marantz AV 30 processor?
   Yes, the AMP 30 is an ideal match for the Marantz AV 30. When paired using the included link cable, the amplifier can synchronise power and illumination settings with the processor for a cleaner and more unified system experience.
5. Can I use more than one AMP 30 in a home theatre system?
   Yes, multiple AMP 30 amplifiers can be combined, or the AMP 30 can be used alongside Marantz AMP 20 or AMP 10 models, to power larger and more complex immersive speaker layouts.
6. Does the AMP 30 support balanced XLR inputs?
   Yes, the AMP 30 includes balanced and unbalanced inputs for each channel, selected via switch. Balanced inputs are useful in higher-end systems because they can reduce noise, especially over longer cable runs.
7. Is the Marantz AMP 30 suitable for bi-amping speakers?
   Yes, the AMP 30 supports bi-amp mode, allowing compatible speakers with separate high and low frequency terminals to be driven independently. This can improve control and system flexibility when set up correctly.

 

What the Experts Say

• Marantz describes the AMP 30 as a powerful slimline 6-channel amplifier that pairs with an AV preamplifier for an outstanding home theatre system.
• What Hi-Fi? notes that the AMP 30 offers six 200W channels, supports BTL configuration for up to three 400W channels, and can be used for bi-amping up to three speakers.
• TechRadar reported that the AMP 30 forms part of Marantz’s new high-end AV system alongside the AV 30, with the amplifier delivering 200W per channel into 8 ohms

 

Ideal For

• Premium home theatre systems
• Dolby Atmos and DTS:X speaker layouts
• Expanding an existing Marantz AV system
• Bi-amping front speakers
• Customers moving from AV receiver amplification to separates

 

Features

• Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan
• 6 Channels
• 200 Watts per Channel
• Exclusive HDAM
• Class D Amplification
• Selectable Output Modes

6 Channels of High-Power Amplification

The AMP 30 provides six channels of amplification, making it ideal for powering surround channels, height channels, front-stage bi-amping, or dedicated multi-channel home theatre layouts. Marantz lists the AMP 30 as a 6-channel amplifier with 200 watts per channel.

200W Per Channel into 8 Ohms

With 200W per channel into 8 ohms, the AMP 30 delivers the power and headroom needed for dynamic movie soundtracks, immersive surround effects, and demanding speaker systems.

400W Per Channel into 4 Ohms

For speakers requiring more current, the AMP 30 is rated at 400W per channel into 4 ohms, giving it strong control and dynamic capability in more demanding installations.

Marantz HDAM Technology

Marantz’s exclusive HDAM technology is designed to preserve speed, detail, and musicality, helping the AMP 30 retain the brand’s signature warm, dynamic and refined sound.

High-Efficiency Class D Amplification

The AMP 30 uses high-efficiency, low-distortion Class D amplification, allowing it to deliver high output in a slimline chassis while managing heat and installation space more effectively.

Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs

Each channel supports balanced and unbalanced input options, selected via switch, making it suitable for both high-end AV processors and more traditional preamp / receiver-based systems.

Bi-Amp and BTL Modes

The AMP 30 supports both bi-amp drive and BTL drive modes, giving installers more configuration options for improving speaker control or increasing output where required.

Designed for Marantz AV Separates

When paired with a Marantz AV separate using the included link cable, the AMP 30 can sync power and illumination settings for a more unified system experience.

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Suggested System Pairing

• Processor: Marantz AV 30
• Additional amplification: Marantz AMP 20 or AMP 10 for larger systems
• Speakers: Paradigm Founder, Paradigm Premier, Klipsch Heritage, SVS subwoofers
• Room correction: Audyssey or Dirac when used with a compatible Marantz processor

 

Specifications

Brand: Marantz
Model: AMP 30
Product Type: 6-Channel Power Amplifier

Amplifier
High-efficiency Class D amplification
Marantz HDAM technology

Number of Channels
6 channels

Power Output
200W per channel into 8 ohms
400W per channel into 4 ohms
BTL mode: 400W into 8 ohms

Input Configuration
Balanced inputs
Unbalanced inputs
Selectable input per channel

Speaker Terminals
6 speaker terminals
Marantz SPK-1+ speaker terminals

Operating Modes
Normal mode
Bi-Amp mode
BTL bridge mode

Control / Integration
RS-232 control
IR flasher input
Marantz Remote Bus
DC trigger input / output
Amp control cable support with compatible Marantz AV separates

Display
Front porthole level meter

Power Consumption
300W

Standby Consumption
0.2W

Dimensions
17.4″ (W) x 17.4″ (D) x 4.4″ (H)
Approx. 442 mm (W) x 442 mm (D) x 112 mm (H)

Weight
22.0 lbs
Approx. 10.0 kg

Finish
Black

MPN: AMP30
SKU: MAR-AMP30

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 747192145699

 

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