A four-zone, rack-mountable distribution amplifier with HEOS streaming for whole-home music. The Marantz Model M4 has eight channels of amplification at 100 W per channel into 8 ohms, four built-in HEOS modules, and can take TV audio through its optical inputs. Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan.
Marantz describes the Model M4 as an intelligent take on a traditional distribution amplifier, engineered for robustness, simple control and flexible configuration in home installations.
Why you will love it
Four zones from one amplifier
Each of the four zones has its own pair of amplifier channels, 8 × 100 W in total (8 × 125 W into 4 ohms). Channels can be set to stereo or dual mono. For more power, Bridge Mode offers up to 4 × 200 W, according to Marantz.
It drives 4 to 16 ohm speakers, using 4-way binding posts.


Four built-in HEOS modules
Stream music or TV audio (through the optical inputs) independently or grouped in four rooms using the four built-in HEOS modules. Services include TIDAL, Deezer, Amazon Music and TuneIn, with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Roon Ready. Marantz notes that services are subject to change and local availability.
Made for installers
Each zone has a line-level pre-out, a selectable subwoofer output and a 12 V trigger output. Control is by the HEOS app (iOS, Android), or Control4, Crestron and AMX over TCP/IP. Adjustable high-pass and low-pass filters, bass and treble, a volume limit and a night mode are available per zone.
High-resolution playback
Decoding covers Dolby Digital, LPCM and DSD. Files from a network share or USB can be FLAC and ALAC up to 24-bit / 192 kHz and DSD at 2.8 or 5.6 MHz. Marantz also lists its Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF) technology.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want music in up to four rooms from one amplifier
- Are building a custom install or equipment rack
- Want TV sound in other zones via optical
- Use Control4, Crestron or AMX
Worth knowing
- It has no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or IR input (Marantz lists these as N/A), so it connects by Ethernet
- TV audio comes in through the two optical inputs only
- It is an amplifier for in-wall, in-ceiling or other passive speakers, with no speakers included
Build your system
The Model M4 needs speakers for each zone.
- In-ceiling speakers: Browse in-ceiling speakers for room-by-room listening.
- Shelf and floor speakers: Browse bookshelf speakers and floor-standing speakers.
- Bass: Each zone has a subwoofer output for a subwoofer.
- More Marantz: See the stereo amplifiers range or the Marantz Model 60n stereo network amplifier.
Specifications
Amplifier
| Power, 8 ohm (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.05%) | 8 × 100 W |
|---|---|
| Power, 4 ohm (1 kHz, 0.1%) | 8 × 125 W |
| Bridge mode | Up to 4 × 200 W |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
| Speaker impedance | 4 to 16 ohm |
| Speaker terminals | 4-way binding posts |
| Channel assignment | Stereo (default), dual mono |
Inputs and outputs
| Digital inputs | TOSLINK × 2 |
|---|---|
| Analogue inputs | RCA L/R × 4 |
| Pre-outs | RCA L/R × 4 |
| Subwoofer outputs | RCA mono × 4 (selectable) |
| USB | 4 (FAT32, NTFS drives) |
| Ethernet | 2 |
| Trigger output | 12 V DC × 4 |
Sound and streaming
| Decoding | Dolby Digital, LPCM, DSD |
|---|---|
| High / low-pass filters | 40 to 250 Hz / 40 to 120 Hz |
| EQ | Bass, treble ±5 dB |
| Sound modes | Stereo, Direct, Virtual, Dialog Enhancer, Night Mode |
| Streaming | HEOS, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| Files | FLAC, ALAC up to 24-bit / 192 kHz; DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz; WAV; MP3, AAC up to 320 kbps; WMA up to 192 kbps |
| Control | HEOS app (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire), Control4, Crestron, AMX |
General
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 442 × 415 × 106 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 kg |
Specifications from Marantz Australia's Model M4 product page, checked November 2026.
Questions people ask
How many rooms can it run?
Four zones, each with its own built-in HEOS module and pair of amplifier channels.
Can I play TV sound?
Yes, through the two optical inputs.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
No. Marantz lists wireless connectivity as N/A. It connects to your network by Ethernet.
Can I get more power?
Yes. Bridge Mode offers up to 4 × 200 W, according to Marantz.
Does it work with a control system?
Marantz lists Control4, Crestron and AMX compatibility over TCP/IP.