The Cinema 30 is a home theater receiver by Marantz. It is a 11-channel design using a AB output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Marantz Cinema 30 has an MSRP of $4,800.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Marantz Cinema 30 is rated at 140 watts RMS into 8-ohms (2 channels driven).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 140 watts into 8-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 140 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Marantz Cinema 30?
140 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Marantz Cinema 30 is rated at 140 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Marantz Cinema 30 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Marantz Cinema 30, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Marantz Cinema 30 has total of 6 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 6
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- 13.4-channel Preamp Outputs
- Subwoofer Output (Quad)
- HDMI Output (3)
Marantz Cinema 30 External Dimensions and Weight
Marantz Cinema 30 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) (189.0 x 441.5 x 471.4mm ). The unit weighs
19.41 kg (42.8 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Marantz Cinema 30 is approximately 2081.2cm2 / 322.6inch2.
- Width: 441.5mm (17.38")
- Height: 189.0mm (7.44")
- Depth: 471.4mm (18.56")
- Weight: 19.41 kg (42.8 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~2081.2cm2 / 322.6inch2
- Volume: ~39.3 liter / 10.4 gallon
| General |
| Brand |
Marantz |
| Full Model Name |
Marantz Cinema 30 |
| Amplifier Type |
Home Theater Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
11 |
| Amp Class |
AB |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
140 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
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| THD |
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| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
6 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
13.4-channel |
| Removable Power Cord |
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| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
189.0mm (7.44") |
| Width |
441.5mm (17.38") |
| Depth |
471.4mm (18.56") |
| Weight |
19.41 kg (42.8 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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Does the Marantz Cinema 30 use vacuum tubes?
No. The Marantz Cinema 30 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Marantz Cinema 30?
The Marantz Cinema 30 uses a Class AB amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Can I connect a turntable to the Marantz Cinema 30?
Yes. The Marantz Cinema 30 has a built-in phono stage, so a turntable can be connected directly without a separate phono preamp.
Can I connect a subwoofer to the Marantz Cinema 30?
Yes. The Marantz Cinema 30 has a Quad subwoofer output, so you can add a powered subwoofer to extend the low end below what your main speakers manage.
How much does the Marantz Cinema 30 cost?
The Marantz Cinema 30 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $4,800.
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