Marantz Launches Advanced Cinema Series AV Receivers With Dolby Atmos

WHO:

TechRadar - Marantz is the company launching the new Cinema Series 2 AV receivers.

Forbes - The flagship model is named Cinema 50 Series 2, with additional models including Cinema 60 Series 2 and Cinema 70s Series 2.

WHAT:

TechRadar - The new AV receivers support up to 7.4.4 channels of surround sound.

Forbes - The Cinema Series 2 receivers feature a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC for improved sound quality.

Forbes - The Cinema 50 Series 2 provides nine channels of amplification at 110W per channel and supports 11.4 channels of processing.

Forbes - The Cinema 60 Series 2 offers seven channels of amplification at 100W per channel.

Forbes - The Cinema 70s Series 2 provides seven channels at 50W per channel.

Forbes - Pricing for the models is as follows: Cinema 50 Series 2 at $3,000, Cinema 60 Series 2 at $2,000, Cinema 60 DAB Series 2 at €1,450, and Cinema 70s Series 2 at $1,500.

WHERE:

Forbes - The Cinema Series 2 models will be available for sale worldwide, with a digital radio-enhanced version of the Cinema 60 Series 2 specifically for Europe.

WHEN:

Forbes - The Cinema Series 2 models are set to go on sale on August 15.

WHY:

Forbes - The new Cinema Series 2 range is designed to deliver performance and feature enhancements over the original Cinema AVR range.

HOW:

Forbes - The new AVRs process every channel simultaneously to reduce timing errors and improve signal consistency.

Forbes - The receivers include a Channel Level Monitoring feature for real-time visualizations of channel activity.

Forbes - All models can be combined with the Dirac Live Room Correction system for sound optimization.

Forbes - The HDMI connections support 1440p pass through at 120Hz for gaming and include AMD FreeSync for variable refresh rates.

Forbes - Web Control 2.0 allows total system configuration and control via smartphones, tablets, or computers.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 11:27 UTC)

Marantz is launching its new Cinema Series 2 AV receivers, which include the flagship Cinema 50 Series 2, along with the Cinema 60 Series 2 and Cinema 70s Series 2 models. These receivers support up to 7.4.4 channels of surround sound and feature a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC for enhanced audio quality, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, and they will be available for sale worldwide starting August 15. The Cinema Series 2 models also offer advanced features like real-time channel monitoring, compatibility with Dirac Live Room Correction, and HDMI connections that support 1440p at 120Hz for gaming.