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Marantz CINEMA 70s SERIES 2
A slim 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos receiver with 50 W per channel, three 4K/120 Hz inputs and an upgraded DAC.
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The verdict
This model suits buyers with a small or medium room, a console and a shelf that cannot take a full-size receiver. The original Cinema 70s was reviewed positively for its engaging sound; the Series 2 changes the DAC and adds Dirac Live readiness. Larger rooms need more power than 50 W per channel.
The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is the newer version of Marantz's slimline receiver. It has seven amplified channels at 50 W, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, six HDMI inputs and one eARC output, with Audyssey MultEQ and an optional Dirac Live upgrade. Three inputs carry 8K and 4K/120 Hz, and it passes VRR, ALLM and QFT. It suits smaller rooms and tight shelves; the main caveat is the modest power.
Strengths
- Slim 109 mm chassis fits shelves that full-size receivers cannot.
- Three HDMI inputs pass 8K/60 or 4K/120 Hz, with VRR, ALLM and QFT listed for gaming.
- Full 7.2 pre-outs allow external amplifiers to be added later.
- Reviewers of the original describe warm, engaging sound for movies and stereo music.
- HEOS multiroom, AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready, with Dirac Live as an upgrade.
Weak spots
- 50 W per channel suits smaller rooms only, according to reviewers of the original.
- Only three of six HDMI inputs support 4K/120 Hz.
- No independent review of the Series 2 itself was found.
- Not IMAX Enhanced certified, per the maker.
Great for
- Small and medium rooms with a limited shelf
- Console gamers who need a few 4K/120 Hz inputs
- Buyers who want a compact receiver with HEOS streaming
Skip if
- Large dedicated theaters
- Buyers who want high power or nine channels
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Sound
- Amplified channels
- 7
- Processing channels
- 7
- Power per channelAs stated by the maker, usually at 8 ohms with two channels driven. Real multichannel output is lower.
- 50 W
- Room correction
- Audyssey MultEQ XT (included microphone); optional Dirac Live upgrade
- Pre-outs
- Multichannel pre-out (7.2)
- Subwoofer outputs
- 2
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- DTS:X
- Yes
- IMAX Enhanced
- No
Connections
- HDMI inputs
- 6
- HDMI inputs with 4K120
- 3
- HDMI outputs
- 1
- eARC
- Yes
- HDR passthrough
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- VRR passthrough
- Yes
- ALLM passthrough
- Yes
Wireless
- Music streaming
- HEOS, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn, Pandora, SiriusXM, Roon Ready
- Apple AirPlay
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
Size & placement
- Width
- 442 mm
- Height
- 109 mm
- Depth
- 384 mm
- Weight
- 8.7 kg
Primary source: marantz.com
Setup notes
- Power is rated at 50 W per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.08% distortion, two channels driven; 70 W into 6 ohms at 1 kHz, 0.7%.
- Maker lists three 8K/60 and 4K/120 pass-through inputs and one output at up to 40 Gbps.
- AMD FreeSync compatibility is listed for HDMI 4 to 6.
- Does not decode Dolby ProLogic II or DTS Neo:6, but Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixing are available.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Review of the original Cinema 70s. Found it dynamic and engaging with movies and stereo music, with good 4K/120 Hz support and stylish slim design. Said the 50 W output and three high-frame-rate inputs make it best for smaller rooms.
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Questions
How many HDMI inputs support 4K at 120 Hz?
Three. Marantz lists three pass-through inputs and one output for 8K/60 and 4K/120 Hz at up to 40 Gbps.
Does it have eARC?
Yes. The single HDMI output supports eARC.
Is Dirac Live included?
No. Audyssey MultEQ XT is included, and Dirac Live is listed as an upgrade.
How is it different from the original CINEMA 70s?
Marantz describes a newly upgraded 32-bit 8-channel DAC and Dirac Live upgradability. It keeps the 7.2-channel, 50 W layout.
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