Marantz, a premium audio brand with more than 70 years of history, has introduced the CINEMA Series 2: the next generation of its home theater receivers, comprising CINEMA 50 Series 2, CINEMA 60 Series 2, CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2 (available in Europe only) and the CINEMA 70s Series 2.
Building on the performance, design of the current CINEMA range, the new Series 2 models introduce updates in sound quality, connectivity, gaming compatibility and installation flexibility. Tuned by the Marantz Sound Master, the updates are intended to support an immersive home entertainment experience.
At the heart of every CINEMA Series 2 receiver is a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC, delivering dedicated simultaneous high-resolution conversion across every channel. The result is improved precision, imaging, dynamic expression and surround performance throughout the listening environment. Processing every channel simultaneously also helps reduce timing errors while simplifying the signal path for consistency and reliability.
Expanding its room correction options, Dirac Live Room Correction is now available as an additional cost option on more models. CINEMA 60 Series 2, CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2 and CINEMA 70s Series 2 now join CINEMA 50 in offering Dirac Live upgradeability, enabling listeners to experience tighter bass, improved timing accuracy, greater tonal consistency and a larger listening sweet spot. CINEMA 50 Series 2 continues to support the full Dirac ecosystem, including Room Correction, Bass Control and Active Room Treatment (ART).
CINEMA Series 2 introduces a range of intelligent new capabilities designed around the way people enjoy movies, music and gaming today and also feature an upgraded HEOS platform, designed to provide a more responsive streaming experience while expanding multi-room functionality. A future firmware update will add Low-Latency Bluetooth LE Audio, reducing wireless listening delay with compatible headphones and mobile devices.
The new Web Control 2.0 provides system configuration and control from a smartphone, tablet, or computer, reducing reliance on TV on-screen menus during installation. In addition, for professional custom installers, HDMI Diagnostics 2.0 within CI Mode provides automated HDMI verification and troubleshooting capabilities, helping streamline installation and reduce setup time.
The new Channel Level Monitoring feature provides real-time visualization of channel activity across all CINEMA Series 2 models, making it easier to verify speaker operation and system performance.
Exclusive to the CINEMA 50 Series 2, the new Dolby Atmos Channel Expander uses all available speakers when playing channel-based Dolby Atmos content. The CINEMA 50 Series 2 also introduces Center Bi-Amp Mode, intended to improve dialogue clarity, complementing the existing Bi-Amp mode for compatible front left and right speakers.
Recognizing the growing importance of gaming within modern home entertainment, the new CINEMA Series 2 models introduce support for 1440p video pass-through together with AMD FreeSync compatibility, supporting smoother gameplay, lower latency and reduced screen tearing for compatible PCs and gaming consoles. Combined with Marantz’s existing HDMI 2.1 capabilities, these enhancements are designed to support current gaming platforms.
The CINEMA Series 2 preserves Marantz’s design language while introducing refinements beneath the surface. Copper hardware, selected internal components and upgraded are all features of the new series.
Marantz also continues to focus on more sustainable product design. Every CINEMA Series 2 model ships in redesigned packaging that reduces plastic usage, uses recyclable paper protection and features updated packaging architecture, while preserving the unboxing experience expected of a Marantz product.
The CINEMA 50 Series 2 combines nine channels of amplification, 11.4 channels of processing and a broad feature set, including advanced Dirac support, Dolby Atmos Channel Expander and Center Bi-Amp Mode.
CINEMA 60 Series 2 (CINEMA 60/DAB Series 2) brings many of the platform’s latest updates, including Dirac Live Ready, the new DAC architecture and enhanced connectivity, to a wider audience.
For installations where space is limited, CINEMA 70s Series 2 continues to offer Marantz’s slimline design while introducing the upgraded DAC platform, enhanced streaming capabilities and next-generation connectivity as its larger siblings. All Marantz CINEMA Series 2 models continue to feature full-channel preamp outputs, enabling integration with external power amplifiers.
The new Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2, CINEMA 60 Series 2 (available in APAC and North America), CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2 (available in Europe only) and CINEMA 70s Series 2 will be available from Marantz.com and authorized Marantz retailers from August 12th 2026 (September 15th 2026 for CINEMA 70s Series 2).
Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 AV Receiver $3,000 USD | $4,000 CND | €2,100 | £1,850
Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2 AV Receiver. $2,000 USD | $2,500 CND. *Model available in Americas and APAC
Marantz CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2 AV Receiver €1,450 | £1,250 *Available in Europe only
Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 AV Receiver $1,500 USD | $2,000 CND | €1,100 | £950