Marantz Cinema 70s 7.2-Channel Surround Receiver Offers Stellar Performance, 8K Video Processing, Great Value, and Slim Chassis

The Marantz Cinema Series 70s 7.2-channel surround receiver takes its name seriously. This 19.2-pound unit responds to the shift from going to the movies to staying in and enjoying films in the comfort of your own home. It also recognizes how entertaining experiencing live sports, favorite TV shows, and concerts — streamed or on disc — can be when they’re processed through equipment that helps make them pop with rich color, detail, and sonics.

Equipped with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Aura-3D technology — and made to process all of your 8K Ultra HD video content — the Roon-tested Cinema 70s is ready to help turn your space into a dazzling home theater. High-resolution audio support up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD 5.6MHz, Audyssey room correction, built-in HEOS multi-room streaming capability, and a full suite of advanced HDMI options — three of which process 8k — add to the appeal. 

As does how easy it is to set up and control the 50Wpc Cinema 70s. You can use the supplied remote, a free downloadable app, or a voice assistant like Amazon Alexa. Connecting your gear is just as effortless. Three analog inputs, an MM phono input, USB-A input, HDMI output, and two subwoofer outputs help accommodate your system as it grows in size. You can also take advantage of Audyssey room correction and several other fine-tuning abilities to dial-in your sound.  

Measuring just 4.3 x 17.4 x 15.1 inches (HWD), Cinema 70s touts another advantage many multichannel AVRs lack: slim size, or the ability to fit in tight spaces. Plus, it sports elegant looks courtesy of a smart front-panel layout anchored by the signature Marantz porthole display. With Cinema 70s, there’s no good reason not to set up a home theater in which you’ll want to enjoy entertainment every night of the week.