Marantz CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 Slimline 7.2-Channel AV Receiver - Black

Description

A Slimline 7.2-Channel AV Receiver for Space-Constrained Installations

The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is the compact AV receiver in the Marantz CINEMA range — 17.4 × 15.1 × 4.3 in. (44.2 × 38.4 × 10.9 cm) and 19.2 lb (8.7 kg), a chassis half the height of a standard receiver meant to fit in a bookshelf, a closed AV cabinet, or a shallow home theater rack where a full-height model won't fit. Seven channels of discrete Class A/B amplification deliver 50 W per channel into 8 ohms (70 W into 6 ohms), with assignable bi-amping and 7.2 pre-outs to add an external power amplifier if the speakers ask for more. Dedicated MM phono input for a turntable, and the signature Marantz porthole OLED front display.

Immersive 3D Formats, 8K HDMI and Gaming Support

Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization for a sense of overhead sound without ceiling speakers, DTS:X with DTS Virtual:X, TrueHD, DTS-HD Master, and Dolby Surround; MDAX2 restores dynamics on compressed audio streams, Pure Direct mode for the most faithful possible stereo. Six HDMI inputs with three of them 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz capable up to 40 Gbps (directly compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and high-refresh PC graphics cards), plus ALLM, VRR, AMD FreeSync (HDMI 4-6), HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Dynamic HDR. One HDMI output with eARC and 1080p/4K to 8K upscaling.

HEOS, Roon Ready and Audyssey Room Correction With Dirac Live Upgrade Path

The built-in HEOS platform gives direct access to Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music HD, Deezer, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Pandora, and SiriusXM. Apple AirPlay 2 sends audio directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and the receiver is Roon Ready certified for full integration as a Roon endpoint. Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth with re-transmit to wireless headphones with dedicated volume control on the transmitter — handy for late-night listening. Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction included with the setup microphone, plus Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and Bass Sync.

Common Questions

What sets the SERIES 2 apart from the original CINEMA 70s?

The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 brings two clearly identified upgrades: an upgraded 32-bit DAC that handles discrete processing on every audio channel through to the output stage, and Dirac Live Room Correction support via an optional license — a path to the deepest room correction available on a consumer AV receiver. The receiver keeps its slimline format (4.3 in. tall), its seven channels of discrete Class A/B amplification at 50 W/ch, its porthole OLED display, and the Marantz acoustic signature.

Where does the CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 sit in the Marantz range?

The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 is the slimline model in the Marantz CINEMA range — the only compact-format Marantz AV receiver designed to fit inside closed cabinets or shallow racks. Above it: the CINEMA 60 S2 (full-height, 7.2-channel at 100 W/ch, HDAM-SA2) and the CINEMA 50 S2 (9.4-channel at 110 W/ch, MultEQ XT32, four subwoofer outputs, Clock Jitter Reducer, metal front panel). The CINEMA 70s is the coherent pick when the priority is the compact format with the full modern feature set: Dolby Atmos, 8K/40 Gbps HDMI for gaming consoles, HEOS, Roon Ready, Audyssey, Dirac Live upgradability, and 50 W per channel for a small-to-mid-sized living room.

Can I use Bluetooth headphones with this receiver?

Yes. The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 has a Bluetooth Re-Transmit feature that sends the receiver's audio directly to Bluetooth headphones with a dedicated volume control on the transmitter — handy for late-night movie watching without disturbing the household.

Does this receiver support external power amplifiers?

Yes. The CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 has full 7.2 preamp outputs (seven main channels + two subwoofer outputs). This lets you use it as an AV processor by connecting a more generous external power amplifier — useful when driving larger or harder-to-drive speakers than the receiver's 50 W per channel can handle, without switching receivers. The receiver keeps all of its 3D decoding, room correction, and streaming functions when configured this way.

What's in the Box

Marantz CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 AV receiver

RC055SR remote control with batteries

AM/FM antennas

Wire labels for speaker cables

Audyssey setup microphone

Cardboard microphone stand

Two detachable external Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas

AC power cord

Quick start guide