Marantz Cinema 70s – Slimline 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

CINEMA 70s

Slimline 7.2 Channel | 50 watts per channel AV receiver

Excellence only begins with performance.

Built upon decades of rich heritage, designed with timeless style, and engineered for utmost performance, Marantz CINEMA Series receivers are the foundation of the world’s most demanding home theatres. 

CINEMA 70s makes theatre performance possible in spaces where equipment cannot occupy large amounts of space. It features 7 x 50 watts of built-in legendary Marantz amplification, six HDMI inputs (three supporting 8K), HEOS streaming built-in, room correction with Audyssey MultEQ, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus multiple inputs and outputs including preamp outs for all channels and two subwoofers.

• 7.2 Channel output allows variety of speaker layouts
• 50-watts-per-channel amplifier creates realistic dynamics
• Decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio
• Acoustic room tuning with Audyssey MultEQ
• Six HDMI inputs (three 8K) and one output for highest-resolution video
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming from your favourite music sources
• Sound Master tuned for warm, rich, and detailed Marantz sound
• Slim and beautiful design matches rich, warm sound
• Attractive new HD on-screen interface makes setup intuitive
• Pre-amp outputs for all channels enable amplifier upgrades
  

Performance

The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned CINEMA 70s for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

 

Making sound the Marantz way is a seamless fusion of art and science, practiced by artisanal creators who balance and select components individually for their sonic qualities — they are the Sound Masters.

 

CINEMA 70s may be slim, but the primary goal is high performance. The characteristic warm and dynamic Marantz sound is obvious upon first listen. Integration of modern digital audio technologies makes your favourite music and movie soundtracks rich and immersive.

 

Style

Excellence is heard and seen. CINEMA 70s' slimline design is less than half the height of many receivers, but the design remains luxurious with every element carefully considered.

 

Marantz design is timelessly elegant— an expression of the musical soundscapes the products create.Our philosophy of balance and symmetry is evident in our sound and our designs. Premium materials are interpreted and combined for each new piece.

 

At just over four inches tall, CINEMA 70s fits neatly into compact furniture making it easy to place. Though small, every detail is thoughtfully designed and detailed from the aluminum control surface and diamond-cut knobs, to the subtly textured backshell beneath.

 

Customizability

Thoughtfully selected connectivity options and fine-tuning ability allow you to make CINEMA 70s your own.

 

Your cinema is an integral part of your home. Therefore, Marantz has provided a rich assortment of connections and configuration options to make CINEMA 70s your ideal piece. Tune your loudspeakers to perfection with the included Audyssey MultEQ making even challenging acoustic spaces ideal listening environments.

 

 

Effortless

Included remote, accessible front-panel controls, and an intuitive on-screen setup process make you feel like an expert user right away.

 

While CINEMA 70s may be complex within, everyday use and setup is not complicated. An included quick start guide and on-screen setup procedure make setup easy. An included remote with backlighting provides access to most often used features. Advanced HDMI connectivity allows you to use your TV remote for power and volume. Support for all major home automation protocols is included. CINEMA 70s also works with external voice assistant devices like Hey Google, Alexa, and Siri

 

Compatibility

Six HDMI inputs, plus digital, analog and phono inputs plus loudspeaker and preamp outputs ensure connectivity to virtually any other components you may have.

 

CINEMA 70s sits at the center of your home entertainment universe. Six HDMI inputs are available and three are 8K compatible. HD and 4K sources can be upscaled to 8K. A perfect mix of traditional analog and digital inputs, plus turntable compatibility make CINEMA 70s a perfect partner for however you choose to listen.

 

Upgradeability

Extensive input and output options plus a powerful software ecosystem make CINEMA 70s easy to upgrade as your home theatre grows.

 

Home cinema is an investment in your own enjoyment and well-being. With its extensive connectivity and highly capable technological underpinning, you can add new components to expand your system for many years to come. 7.2 channel pre-amp outputs provide opportunities upgrade amplification as your audio ambitions grow.

 

 

 

 

Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology

Feel every dimension in Dolby Atmos®. Upgrade your home theater with a 5.1.2 speaker setup, unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience from Dolby Atmos content. Dolby Surround upmixer engages all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content. For those without 5.1.2 setup, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology creates the sensation of overhead sound only from 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker setup. You can also enjoy Dolby Atmos music tracks available from Apple Music, Amazon Music HD and TIDAL through a compatible streaming device.

 

DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X

DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating life-like, multi-dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers improved immersion and heightened realism for legacy content. DTS Virtual:X provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker setup.

 

High-Resolution Audio Support

Discover the incredible fidelity of Hi-Res Audio tracks with the ability to decode up to 24- bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks via the front panel USB port and network sources. You can also listen to other popular file types such as MP3.

 

HEOS® Built-in Multi-Room Streaming

HEOS® Built-in technology lets you enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Enjoy music from Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, SoundCloud, TIDAL, Napster, Deezer or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS components, like HEOS-capable speakers, play all your music in one room or many.

 

Roon Tested

Subscribe to Roon to get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favourite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews, and more.

 

Masterful 8K HDMI Connectivity

The new Marantz CINEMA Series includes up to six HDMI inputs and one output for all your favourite sources. Three inputs on CINEMA 70s support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, and BT.2020 pass-through and HDCP 2.3, the latest in copy protection standards, are supported on all HDMI inputs. Showcasing the latest HDMI technology and specifications, the new CINEMA 70s lets you take your home entertainment up a notch with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, ALLM, VRR and QFT support. The video processor is also capable of upscaling your native video source up to 8K quality.

 

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 Capability

A dual antenna system lets you stream the most popular music services via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2. Listen to your playlists on Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer and more. Use AirPlay 2 to enjoy Apple Music with ease.

 

Multi-Source, Multi-Room

Watch a movie in one room while another family member plays a song from Spotify in a different zone without interruption. You can use either the receiver's internal amplification or hook up a separate stereo amplifier via Zone 2 pre-outs to drive a pair of speakers in the second room.

 

All Zone TV Audio

Share the main zone TV audio to all your zones without losing fully discrete multi-channel playback in the main zone. Select “Source” for the second zone from the AVR remote app so that main zone audio will not switch to stereo PCM.

 

Smart TV Connectivity

Marantz CINEMA Series can be controlled with your compatible Smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your TV.

 

Marantz AVR Remote App

The Marantz AVR Remote app for iOS and Android provides complete control over the latest Marantz network AV receivers and pre-amps. Use it to power on/off, adjust volume, input, and settings, or switch instantly to the HEOS® Built-in app.

 

Convenient Smart Select Functions

The included remote has four Smart Select function buttons so you can store your preferred or frequently used settings and call them up easily on the fly — including input source, volume level, sound mode, and Audyssey configuration. With the push of a button, CINEMA 70s instantly configures to your desired setting at any time.

 

Easy Setup Experience

The included Quick Start Guide provides simple and direct instructions to get started. Once you connect your TV to the CINEMA 70s via HDMI, the Marantz Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen and guides you through setup. The Setup Assistant helps you adjust crucial settings for the best possible sound quality, whatever your configuration.

 

Audyssey MultEQ

With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your room, and tunes the receiver to provide the smoothest, most optimal overall listening experience for your room. This AV receiver supports Audyssey MultEQ room correction technology. Audyssey Dynamic Volume smooths out disruptive jumps in volume (such as TV commercials), letting you listen at lower levels while still enjoying clear dialogue, music and sound. Audyssey Dynamic EQ provides full-range clarity at any listening level.

 

External Control Capabilities

Features external RS232 and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. The Marantz CINEMA Series offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices, as well as Control4 SDPP (Simple Device Detection Protocol) certification for seamless integration with Control4 home automation equipment. IR (infrared) remote control input and output are included on the rear panel for remote control compatibility with other components in your home theater system.

 

Pre-Amplifier Mode

With Pre-Amplifier Mode, your receiver works as a perfect AV preamplifier with the latest HDMI connectivity. Pre-Amplifier Mode provides a cleaner signal path and more tolerance in clipping level by disconnecting internal amplifiers. The receiver features 7.2 channel pre-outs. You can also disconnect only selected speaker channels so that you can use receiver's built-in amplification to drive non-critical channels, while getting a cleaner signal path for the channels driven by external amplification such as Front L+R. Enjoy the best of both worlds.

 

Phono Input for Turntables

With the built-in phono EQ, you can connect your turntable directly to the AV receiver's MM phono inputs and play vinyl records. Enjoy your vintage collection with exceptional quality and sound.

 

Dual Subwoofer Outputs

Immerse yourself in evenly distributed, accurate bass. Featuring two subwoofer outputs to smooth out low frequencies and provide better dispersion. No audible peaks or dips—just powerful, room-filling bass.

 

Back-lit Remote

The receiver comes with a backlit remote to help you control the receiver in a dark theater setting so that the entire experience will not be stopped or disturbed by just controlling the receiver.