The Cinema 70s Series 2 is a home theater receiver by Marantz. It was released in September 2026. It is a 7-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 70s Series 2 has an MSRP of $1,500.
Marantz replaced the older Marantz Cinema 70s with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 vs Marantz Cinema 70s
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on a home theater receiver is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 is rated at 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms (2 channels driven).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 50 watts into 8-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 50 watts actually play in your room? →
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Need more power?
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 is rated at 50 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB 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.
When pairing the Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 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 70s Series 2, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 has total of 3 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
- Phono Input
- 1 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- 7.2-channel Preamp Outputs
- Subwoofer Output (Dual)
- HDMI Output (1)
Surround Sound and Channels
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 is a 7.2-channel receiver, powering 7 speakers directly - the .2 is 2 subwoofer outputs, not extra amplified channels. It decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X.
Video and HDMI
An AV receiver is the switch every source passes through on its way to the
television, so what it can carry sets a ceiling on the rest of the system.
- Pass-through: 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
- HDMI version: 2.1
Room Correction
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 includes
Audyssey MultEQ XT, with Dirac Live as a paid upgrade.
Room correction measures the speakers where they actually stand and corrects
for what the room does to them, which in a multi-channel system matters more
than in a stereo one - the surround and height channels are usually the ones
placed where they fit rather than where they should be.
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓7 channels of amplification on board.
- ✓6 HDMI inputs and 1 output, HDMI 2.1.
- ✓Video passthrough at 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz.
- ✓Decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- ✓Room correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT, with Dirac Live as a paid upgrade.
- ✓Subwoofer outputs: Dual - more than one sub is the cheapest route to even bass in a real room.
- ✓Has a phono input, which most receivers at any price no longer bother with.
- ✗The 50-watt rating is measured with two channels driven; expect less with every channel working, which is how a receiver actually runs.
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 External Dimensions and Weight
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) (109.2 x 442.0 x 373.4mm ). The unit weighs
8.71 kg (19.2 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a home theater receiver may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 is approximately 1650.4cm2 / 255.8inch2.
- Width: 442.0mm (17.4")
- Height: 109.2mm (4.3")
- Depth: 373.4mm (14.7")
- Weight: 8.71 kg (19.2 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1650.4cm2 / 255.8inch2
- Volume: ~18.0 liter / 4.8 gallon
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2
| General |
| Brand |
Marantz |
| Full Model Name |
Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 |
| Release Date |
September 2026 |
| Amplifier Type |
Home Theater Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
7 |
| Amp Class |
AB |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
50 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 |
3 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
7.2-channel |
| Removable Power Cord |
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| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
109.2mm (4.3") |
| Width |
442.0mm (17.4") |
| Depth |
373.4mm (14.7") |
| Weight |
8.71 kg (19.2 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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What amplifier class is the Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2?
The Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 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 70s Series 2?
Yes. The Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 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 70s Series 2?
Yes. The Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 has dual subwoofer outputs, so you can add a powered subwoofer to extend the low end below what your main speakers manage.
How much does the Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 cost?
The Marantz Cinema 70s Series 2 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $1,500.
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