Marantz CINEMA Series 70, 60, 50, and 40 Receivers Thread

[Todd Anderson]

Marantz recently launched its all-new Cinema Series of AV Receivers. We covered the launch at CEDIA 2022:

There Series has 4 different receiver models, as follows:

CINEMA 70

• Channels: 7.2 – 50 Watts per channel and 4 sub woofer outputs
• Watts Per Channel: 50w (8 ohm 20-20kHz)
• Processing Channel with Pre-Outs: 7.2 channel
• Amplifier Topology: Class A/B
• HDMI In/Out/8k: 6/1 HDMI input/output, 3/1 supporting 8K
• Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
• Independent Subwoofer Pre-Out: 2 (parallel)
• Amplifier: Discrete Power Amp Unit and HDAM-SA2
• Phono Input: Yes
• USB Input: Yes
• Bluetooth Transmission: Yes
• Radio Tuner: FM/AM
• Airplay 2: Yes
• Digital Decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Music Services: Spotify Connect / HEOS for all others (internet radio, etc)
• Voice Assistants: Works with Alexa, Google, HomePod

CINEMA 60

• Channels: 7.2 – 100 Watts per channel and 4 sub woofer outputs
• Watts Per Channel: 100w (8 ohm 20-20kHz)
• Processing Channel with Pre-Outs: 7.2 channel
• Amplifier Topology: Class A/B
• HDMI In/Out/8k: 6/2 HDMI input/output, 3/2 supporting 8K
• # of audio Zones: 2
• Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
• Independent Subwoofer Pre-Out: 2 (parallel)
• Amplifier: Discrete Power Amp Unit and HDAM-SA2
• Headphone Amp: Yes
• Phono Input: Yes
• USB Input: Yes
• Bluetooth Transmission: Yes
• Radio Tuner: FM/AM
• Airplay 2: Yes
• Digital Decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Music Services: Spotify Connect / HEOS for all others (internet radio, etc)
• Voice Assistants: Works with Alexa, Google, HomePod

CINEMA 50

• Channels: 9.4 – 110 Watts per channel and 4 sub woofer outputs
• Watts Per Channel: 110w (8 ohm 20-20kHz)
• Processing Channel with Pre-Outs: 11.4 channel
• Amplifier Topology: Class A/B
• HDMI In/Out/8k: 7/3 HDMI input/output, 7/2 supporting 8K
• # of audio Zones: 2
• Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32, and Dirac Live Upgradable
• Independent Subwoofer Pre-Out: 4 (independent)
• Amplifier: Discrete Power Amp Unit and HDAM-SA2
• Headphone Amp: Yes
• Phono Input: Yes
• USB Input: Yes
• Bluetooth Transmission: Yes
• Radio Tuner: FM/AM
• Airplay 2: Yes
• Digital Decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Music Services: Spotify Connect / HEOS for all others (internet radio, etc)
• Voice Assistants: Works with Alexa, Google, HomePo

CINEMA 40

• Channels: 9.2 – 125 Watts per channel and 4 sub woofer outputs
• Watts Per Channel: 125w (8 ohm 20-20kHz)
• Processing Channel with Pre-Outs: 11.4 channel
• Amplifier Topology: Class A/B
• HDMI In/Out/8k: 7/3 HDMI input/output, 7/2 supporting 8K
• # of audio Zones: 2
• Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32, and Dirac Live Upgradable
• Independent Subwoofer Pre-Out: 4 (independent)
• Amplifier: Discrete Power Amp Unit and HDAM-SA2
• Headphone Amp: Yes
• Phono Input: Yes
• USB Input: Yes
• Bluetooth Transmission: Yes
• Radio Tuner: FM/AM
• Airplay 2: Yes
• Digital Decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Music Services: Spotify Connect / HEOS for all others (internet radio, etc)
• Voice Assistants: Works with Alexa, Google, HomePod

This thread is for discussion about the entire CINEMA Series!

 

[Robert Zohn]

Email or PM me if you want to attend in person for Marantz's 70th Anniversary Event on July 12th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Spring Studios, 6 St Johns Ln, New York, NY.

 

[Gerry Iaria]

I have the Marantz Cinema 50, had it since last year, so far I'm enjoying it, have a 7.2 system, what do you think of yours so far?? still like it?? let us know

 

[tripplej]

I am debating between the 60 and the 70s.. I currently have an NAD 7.2 receiver (T-777). It finally died. It had 80 W.

The main difference that I can see is the wattage for the 60 and 70s.

100 W for the 60 and 50 W for the 70s.

The receiver will be in an open game room area, not in an enclosed "home theater". Besides watching movies, PS4/5 will be there for gaming...

I am leaning toward the 70s but wanted to hear any input from owners. How satisfied are you with either model? Any recommendation?

Specification	Marantz Cinema 60 ($1,700.00)	Marantz Cinema 70s ($1,200.00)
Design	High-performance 7.2 channel	Slimline 7.2 channel
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)	100 W	50 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz)	140 W	70 W
Total HDMI Inputs / No. Support 8K	6 / 3	6 / 3
Max resolution @ framerate	8K/60Hz	Not Specified
Multichannel Preamp Out	7.2	7.2
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone	2 / 0	1 / 0
Ethernet Ports / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	Yes / Yes / Yes	Yes / Yes / Yes
Dimensions (W x D x H)	442 x 354 x 165 mm	442 x 384 x 109 mm
Weight	10.9 kg	8.7 kg
Key Features	HDAM amplification, Iconic Marantz porthole	Slimline design, Iconic Marantz porthole
Customizability and Upgradeability	Extensive input/output, software ecosystem	Extensive input/output, software ecosystem

 

[Todd Anderson]

@Robert Zohn might have some insights for you

 

[Robert Zohn]

Thank you Todd!

Marantz's CINEMA 70 is a very good receiver, but as you know the CINEMA 60 is the step-up model and has several advantages that will give you better audio fidelity for your use-case.

When you make the lower powered CINEMA 70 get to the same volume as the CINEMA 60 would deliver you will be pushing the power supply and the built-in amplifiers harder.

This is particularly important when used in a large open room, and assuming you are driving 7 speakers the CINEMA 60's higher watts per channel will render better detail and moderately better fidelity, and also slightly enhanced dynamic tonal range as you will not need to drive the built-in amplifiers as hard to get the volume you want.

Also the CINEMA 60 has a better power supply for a more stable operation, and the overall fit, finish, and build quality is better on the CINEMA 60.

 

[tripplej]

Thanks for the clarity on the differences. Spec sheets mostly indicate the wattage difference. Good info to have for consumers.