Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 – Slim 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver

The Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 is a slim-line 7.2-channel AV receiver that fits immersive home cinema into a low-profile chassis. It pairs the new 32-bit, 8-channel DAC with seven channels of amplification at 50 watts each, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, Dirac Live Ready calibration and HEOS streaming.

Key Features

• Slim-line design: 7-channel amplification at 50 W per channel (8 ohm) in a low-profile chassis.
• New 32-bit, 8-channel DAC: simultaneous conversion on every channel for a precise soundstage.
• 3D audio: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for height-channel immersion.
• Dirac Live Ready: Audyssey MultEQ XT included, with Dirac Live Room Correction available as an upgrade.
• 8K HDMI: 6 inputs (3 at 8K/60Hz) and 1 output with eARC, plus VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync.
• Full pre-outs: 7.2 preamp outputs for external power amplifiers.
• HEOS multi-room: wireless streaming, Roon Ready and AirPlay 2.

Customer Benefits

The slim CINEMA 70s Series 2 slides into a media rack or tight cabinet where a full-size receiver won't fit, yet still delivers 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound. Dirac Live Ready calibration tunes it to your room, and Web Control 2.0 lets you set everything up from a phone or tablet without the TV menu.

Quick Specs

• Amplifier channels: 7 (7.2 processing)
• Power: 50 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, 2ch)
• DAC: 32-bit, 8-channel (simultaneous conversion)
• HDMI: 6 in (3 at 8K/60Hz) / 1 out (eARC)
• Video: 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, 1440p passthrough, AMD FreeSync
• Surround formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
• Room correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT (Dirac Live Ready)
• Subwoofer outputs: 2; 7.2 pre-outs
• Streaming: HEOS, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth
• Setup: Web Control 2.0, HDMI Diagnostics 2.0
• Display: OLED  |  Remote: RC055SR
• Dimensions: 442 × 109 × 373 mm  |  Weight: 8.7 kg

What's in the Box

• Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 AV receiver
• RC055SR remote control with batteries
• Audyssey calibration microphone
• AM/FM antennas
• Cable labels, quick start guide & safety documents

Compatibility

Works with 8K and 4K displays over HDMI, decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and integrates with the HEOS app for multi-room audio. Dirac Live upgradeable; phono (MM) input included.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Slim, rack-friendly chassis
• New 32-bit 8-channel DAC with 8K HDMI
• Dirac Live Ready with full 7.2 pre-outs
• HEOS multi-room, Roon Ready and AirPlay 2

⚠️ Cons:

• Lower power than full-size receivers (50 W/ch)
• Dirac Live Room Correction is a paid upgrade

The Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 brings full immersive sound to compact spaces with genuine Marantz musicality.