Marantz - CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 - 7.2-Channel Slimline AV Receiver
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ℹ Product Information
Stop Watching. Start Feeling. The Marantz CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is a 7.2-channel slimline AV receiver with Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live room correction (upgradeable), an upgraded 32-bit 8-channel DAC, 6 HDMI inputs with eARC, HEOS™ multi-room streaming, Roon Ready, and 50W per channel — exceptional home theatre performance in a compact, elegant Marantz chassis.
Stop Watching. Start Feeling.
At Marantz, we believe true cinematic experiences come to life through sound. The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is the distillation of that belief — a 7.2-channel slimline AV receiver engineered to elevate everything you love about movies, from thrilling action and crisp dialogue to epic musical scores, all delivered with the precision, warmth, and emotional impact that define the Marantz sound.
Built on decades of engineering expertise and a passion for exceptional sound, the CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 brings immersive home entertainment to any space — including smaller rooms where full-size receivers won't fit. Its compact, slimline design never compromises on capability: seven channels of discrete amplification, Dolby Atmos support, six HDMI ports including eARC, an upgraded 32-bit DAC, Dirac Live room correction upgradability, and the full breadth of HEOS™ multi-room streaming — all in one beautifully considered chassis.
Next-Generation Audio Performance
At the heart of the CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is a newly upgraded high-performance 32-bit 8-channel DAC — enhancing clarity, resolution, and dynamic range across every source. Combined with carefully selected components, Sound Master tuned performance, and Marantz's decades of audio engineering expertise, the result is exceptional sound quality whether you're watching a film, listening to music, or gaming.
Seven discrete power amplifiers deliver 50 watts per channel (8Ω) — or 70 watts into 6Ω — ensuring confident, authoritative control over a wide range of speaker configurations. Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, and DTS Virtual:X decoding brings the full spectrum of immersive audio formats to life, placing sound precisely in three-dimensional space around and above the listener. Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction is included as standard, with Dirac Live available as an optional upgrade for those who demand the finest room calibration.
Flexible Connectivity for Modern Entertainment
Six HDMI 2.1 inputs (back panel) with HDCP 2.3 support handle every modern source — 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), AMD FreeSync support, and Dynamic HDR including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG. Enhanced ARC and eARC on the main output ensures the highest quality audio return from your television.
On the analogue side, three stereo analogue inputs, a Moving Magnet phono input, one optical and one coaxial digital input, and front-panel USB cover every source you own. Multichannel 7.2 pre-amp outputs allow future power amplifier upgrades, and two subwoofer outputs provide flexible bass management. Gold-plated speaker terminals across seven channels with bi-amp and Speaker A/B assignability complete a connectivity picture that is genuinely comprehensive.
Effortless Control and Setup
Setup is guided and intuitive — Audyssey MultEQ XT room measurement with the included microphone optimises speaker levels, distances, and EQ automatically. A Modern HD GUI on the porthole OLED display, a Smart Select shortcut system, and full app control via the Marantz AVR Remote and HEOS apps make daily operation effortless. IP control, IR flasher input, Marantz Remote Bus, and DC trigger output accommodate custom installation and smart home integration.
For the Soundtrack of Your Life — HEOS™ Multi-Room Streaming
HEOS™ transforms the CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 into the hub of a whole-home audio network. AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Mood Mix, TuneIn Internet Radio, and Roon Ready cover every major streaming service and platform. Lossless FLAC, WAV, and ALAC up to 192kHz/24-bit, DSD at 2.8 and 5.6MHz, and gapless playback ensure high-resolution sources are handled with complete fidelity.
Multi-room capability supports two zones with independent source selection — HDMI, optical/coaxial, network, USB, and analogue sources all assignable. Bluetooth re-transmit for wireless headphones and volume control for Bluetooth transmitters extend the CINEMA 70s SERIES 2's convenience beyond the main listening room.
Feature Cards
🎬 Dolby Atmos & Full Immersive Audio
Dolby TrueHD / Atmos / Atmos Height Virtualisation / Atmos Music, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, and DTS-HD — 7.1 processing channels delivering object-based, three-dimensional sound that places every effect exactly where the director intended.
🎛️ Upgraded 32-Bit 8-Channel DAC
A newly upgraded high-performance DAC enhances clarity, resolution, and dynamic range across all content — combined with Sound Master tuned performance and Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction (Dirac Live upgradeable) for precision sound in any room.
📺 6 × HDMI 2.1 — eARC, VRR, ALLM, 8K
Six HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 2.3, 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz support, AMD FreeSync, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and eARC — comprehensive modern video connectivity for any display and gaming system.
🏠 HEOS™ Multi-Room — Roon Ready
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music HD, Roon Ready, and lossless streaming up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD — with two-zone multi-room, Bluetooth re-transmit, and full app control for iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle.
Editorial Blockquote
"CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 ensures unforgettable home theater experiences — even in smaller spaces. Stop Watching. Start Feeling." — Marantz
At-a-Glance Bullets
- 7.2-channel slimline AV receiver — 7 discrete power amplifiers
- 50W per channel (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) / 70W (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive)
- Upgraded 32-bit 8-channel DAC — Sound Master tuned performance
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos Height Virtualisation, Atmos Music
- DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD
- Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction — Dirac Live upgradeable
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume / MDAX2 Compressed Audio Enhancer
- 6 × HDMI 2.1 inputs (rear) — HDCP 2.3 — 4K/120Hz & 8K/60Hz
- 1 × HDMI output with eARC / ARC
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, Dynamic HDR
- VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync (HDMI 4–6)
- 3 × analogue stereo RCA inputs — 1 × phono (MM)
- 1 × optical + 1 × coaxial digital input
- Front USB input
- 7.2 multichannel pre-amp outputs
- 2 × subwoofer outputs
- Gold-plated regular screw speaker terminals — 7 terminals
- Bi-amp assignable — Speaker A/B assignable
- HEOS™ multi-room — 2 zones
- AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect
- Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, SoundCloud
- Roon Ready
- Lossless: FLAC / WAV / ALAC 192kHz/24-bit — DSD 2.8/5.6MHz — Gapless playback
- Bluetooth — Bluetooth re-transmit for headphones
- Dual-band Wi-Fi — Ethernet
- Porthole OLED display — Modern HD GUI
- IP control / IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus / DC Trigger output
- ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer
- Smart Select — Firmware update via network/USB
- Power consumption: 250W — ECO standby: 30W/40W — Standby: 0.2W
- Dimensions (W × D × H with antenna): 442 × 384 × 109mm — Weight: 8.7kg
- Available in Black and Silver Gold
Finish / Colour Options
- Black
- Silver Gold
Specifications
Multichannel Surround
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| DTS-HD / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro | Yes / Yes / No |
| DTS Neo:6 / DTS Neural:X | No / Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | No |
| Dolby TrueHD / Atmos / Atmos Height Virtualisation / Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic II / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Processing (Preamp) Channels | 7.1 |
Sound Enhancements
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Power Transformer | EI |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Subwoofer Mode: Standard / Directional | Yes / No |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer | MDAX2 |
Network & Streaming
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit (Headphones) | Yes |
| Volume Control for Bluetooth Transmitter | Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
| Lossy Formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless Formats | FLAC / WAV / ALAC — 192kHz/24-bit |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8 / 5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | AirPlay 2 |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn |
| Spotify Connect | Yes |
| TIDAL Connect | Yes |
| Qobuz Connect | Yes |
| Pandora / SiriusXM | Yes / Yes |
| Other Streaming Services | Amazon Music / Amazon Music HD / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / SoundCloud / Mood Mix |
| Roon Ready | Yes |
| App Control (Smartphones) | Marantz AVR Remote / HEOS |
| App Control (Tablets) | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs (Back / Front) | 6 / 0 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 1 / 0 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080P / 4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz Pass-through In/Out | 3 in / 1 out (up to 40Gbps) |
| Enhanced ARC / ARC | Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Compatible | Yes (HDMI 4–6) |
| 3D / HDMI Pass-through in Standby | Yes / Yes |
| CEC / Auto LipSync | Yes / Yes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 1 |
| Analogue In / Out | 3 / 0 |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 1 / 1 |
| Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital | 1 / 0 |
| Multichannel Pre-Out | Yes (7.2) |
| Subwoofer Out | 2 |
| Speaker Terminals | 7 — Regular Screw |
| Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable / Assignable |
| Front Inputs — USB | Yes |
| USB Power Supply (Rear) | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
Multiroom / CI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR / IP | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source | HDMI / Optical, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue |
| Zone Audio Output | Speaker / Pre-out |
| IP Control / Web Control / App Control | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus | Yes / Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 1 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Others
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Setup | Audyssey MultEQ XT + Dirac Live (upgrade) |
| Front Display | Porthole OLED |
| GUI | Modern HD GUI |
| GUI Languages | NA 3 / EU 9 |
| Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
| Firmware Update | Network / USB |
| Variable Crossover / Optimised Bass Redirection | Yes / Yes |
| ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Amplifier & General
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Power Amplifiers | 7 |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) | 50W |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive) | 70W |
| Metal Front Panel | No |
| System Remote Control | RC055SR |
| Power Consumption | 250W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) | 30W / 40W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2W |
| CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5W |
| Network Standby Consumption | < 2.0W |
| Dimensions — Antenna Horizontal (W × D × H) | 442 × 384 × 109mm |
| Dimensions — Antenna Vertical (W × D × H) | 442 × 384 × 178mm |
| Dimensions — Without Antenna (W × D × H) | 442 × 372 × 109mm |
| Weight | 8.7kg |
| Available Colours | Black, Silver Gold |
In the Box
- Main unit
- Remote control (RC055SR) with batteries
- AM/FM antennas (2 × external detachable)
- Audyssey microphone with cardboard stand
- Wire labels
- Quick start guide
- AC cord
Closing Quote
"Versatile, feature-rich performance in a compact, timeless design. Built for movies, music, and gaming — the Marantz CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 brings the emotion and scale of cinema into your home."
ℹ Specifications
Specifications
Multichannel Surround
| DTS-HD / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro | Yes / Yes / No |
| DTS Neo:6 / DTS Neural:X | No / Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | No |
| Dolby TrueHD / Atmos / Atmos Height Virtualisation / Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic II / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Processing (Preamp) Channels | 7.1 |
Sound Enhancements
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Power Transformer | EI |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Subwoofer Mode: Standard / Directional | Yes / No |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer | MDAX2 |
Network & Streaming
| HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit (Headphones) | Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
| Lossy Formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless Formats | FLAC / WAV / ALAC — 192kHz/24-bit |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8 / 5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | AirPlay 2 |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn |
| Spotify Connect | Yes |
| TIDAL Connect | Yes |
| Qobuz Connect | Yes |
| Pandora / SiriusXM | Yes / Yes |
| Other Streaming Services | Amazon Music / Amazon Music HD / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / SoundCloud / Mood Mix |
| Roon Ready | Yes |
| App Control | Marantz AVR Remote / HEOS (iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle) |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI
| HDMI Inputs (Back / Front) | 6 / 0 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 1 / 0 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080P / 4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz Pass-through In/Out | 3 in / 1 out (up to 40Gbps) |
| Enhanced ARC / ARC | Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM Pass-through for Gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Compatible | Yes (HDMI 4–6) |
| 3D / HDMI Pass-through in Standby | Yes / Yes |
| CEC / Auto LipSync | Yes / Yes |
Inputs & Outputs
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 1 |
| Analogue In / Out | 3 / 0 |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 1 / 1 |
| Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital | 1 / 0 |
| Multichannel Pre-Out | Yes (7.2) |
| Subwoofer Out | 2 |
| Speaker Terminals | 7 — Regular Screw |
| Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable / Assignable |
| Front USB Input | Yes |
| USB Power Supply (Rear) | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
Multiroom / CI
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR / IP | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source | HDMI / Optical, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue |
| Zone Audio Output | Speaker / Pre-out |
| IP Control / Web Control / App Control | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus | Yes / Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 1 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Amplifier & Performance
| Number of Power Amplifiers | 7 |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) | 50W |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive) | 70W |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Front Display | Porthole OLED |
| GUI | Modern HD GUI |
| Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
| Firmware Update | Network / USB |
| ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC055SR |
| Power Consumption | 250W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) | 30W / 40W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2W |
| Network Standby Consumption | < 2.0W |
| Dimensions — Antenna Horizontal (W × D × H) | 442 × 384 × 109mm |
| Dimensions — Without Antenna (W × D × H) | 442 × 372 × 109mm |
| Weight | 8.7kg |
| Available Colours | Black, Silver Gold |
In the Box
- Main unit
- Remote control (RC055SR) with batteries
- AM/FM antennas (2 × external detachable)
- Audyssey microphone with cardboard stand
- Wire labels
- Quick start guide
- AC cord