Marantz
Marantz Cinema 50
$2800Cheaper
Released 2022
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Marantz Cinema 50 vs Anthem MRX 740 8K
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Marantz Cinema 50 is cheaper at $2800. Every spec and price links to its source.
Anthem
Anthem MRX 740 8K
$3099
Released 2022
Which is better: the Marantz Cinema 50 or Anthem MRX 740 8K?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Marantz Cinema 50 is the cheaper at $2800.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Marantz Cinema 50 | Anthem MRX 740 8K |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2800 | $3099 MSRP, US |
| Brand | Marantz | Anthem |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Channels | 9.4 | 11.2 pre-amp / 7 amp |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 110 | 140 |
| HDMI inputs | 6 | 7 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 6 | 7 |
| Dolby atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Room correction | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) | ARC Genesis |
| Wireless streaming | HEOS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Sources — Marantz Cinema 50: marantz.com (verified 2026-06-19). Anthem MRX 740 8K: anthemav.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Marantz Cinema 50 and Anthem MRX 740 8K?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Channels: Marantz Cinema 50 9.4 vs Anthem MRX 740 8K 11.2 pre-amp / 7 amp
- Watts per channel 8ohm: Marantz Cinema 50 110 vs Anthem MRX 740 8K 140
- HDMI inputs: Marantz Cinema 50 6 vs Anthem MRX 740 8K 7
- HDMI inputs 8k: Marantz Cinema 50 6 vs Anthem MRX 740 8K 7
- Room correction: Marantz Cinema 50 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) vs Anthem MRX 740 8K ARC Genesis
- Wireless streaming: Marantz Cinema 50 HEOS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect vs Anthem MRX 740 8K AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Marantz Cinema 50
Only one whitelisted tester—Tom's Guide, a hands-on 'Editor's Choice'—published a verifiable Cinema 50 review, and it's glowing: powerful, musical, precise, with future-proofed 8K/4K120 connectivity. No lab measurements were reported. What Hi-Fi, TechRadar and SoundGuys had no Cinema 50 review; Sound & Vision, Trusted Reviews and Home Cinema Choice fall outside the whitelist. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Powerhouse dynamics with effortless panning and no strain even at high volume; Warm, musical HDAM amplification; comparable to a good mid-range stereo amp in two-channel mode; Future-proofed connectivity: six 4K120Hz/8K HDMI inputs plus three outputs.
Flagged: No front-mounted HDMI input; Expensive at $2,500 / £1,700 / AU$3,700.
Anthem MRX 740 8K
No sourced tester review yet.