Marantz · Updated June 2026
Marantz Cinema 70s: price, specs & release date
Marantz Cinema 70s, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Marantz Cinema 70s is listed at $1300 on marantz.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 14/100 pay-blind standing, #17 of 17 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Delightfully musical and dynamic with both two-channel music and cinematic Atmos content; Generous 8K / 4K 120Hz playback across three of six HDMI inputs for the price.
- Skip if Only one HDMI output, so no doubling up on a projector is a dealbreaker.
Is the Marantz Cinema 70s a good buy?
At $1300, the Marantz Cinema 70s is #7 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its watts per channel 8ohm of 50 is the lowest of the 17, its HDMI inputs of 6 is below the median of the 18, and its HDMI inputs 8k of 3 is below the median of the 17.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Marantz Cinema 70s
One whitelisted hands-on review survives verification: Tom's Guide's Editor's Choice, which calls the Cinema 70S a delightfully musical, dynamic slimline receiver with generous 8K/4K 120Hz support for the price. All three cited quotes were confirmed as literal substrings of the printed review. It is a qualitative hands-on test with no lab-measured benchmarks. Non-whitelisted hits (Trusted Reviews, AVForums, HiFiReport, Empire) were excluded. Flagged trade-offs: a single HDMI output and only three of six HDMI inputs being 8K-enabled.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-05-22
Tested by Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Delightfully musical and dynamic with both two-channel music and cinematic Atmos content
- Generous 8K / 4K 120Hz playback across three of six HDMI inputs for the price
- Slimline half-height design that suits smaller listening rooms
Commonly flagged
- Only one HDMI output, so no doubling up on a projector
- Only three of the six HDMI inputs are 8K-enabled
- Lacks the updated HDAM amplification of the pricier Cinema 60/50; plastic (not metal) fascia
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted tester (Tom's Guide) reviewed this exact model, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Its verdict is uniformly positive, and no measured benchmarks exist in the printed text to independently corroborate the sound and power claims.
The sources (1)
This slimline home cinema receiver is delightfully musical and dynamic, and doesn't shortchange when it comes to features, with 8K 120Hz support and HEOS built-in.
Despite its half-height design, there's nothing half-hearted about the performance of the Cinema 70S.
Only one HDMI output
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1300 MSRP, US (official Marantz list price) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Marantz |
| Released | 2022 |
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 50 |
| HDMI inputs | 6 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 3 |
| Dolby atmos | Yes |
| Room correction | Audyssey MultEQ |
| Wireless streaming | HEOS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
Source: marantz.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by bhphotovideo.com. Price corrected $1,199->$1,300 per official Marantz US product page MSRP. 50W/ch (8 ohm), 7.2ch slimline, 6 HDMI inputs / 3 with 8K, Audyssey MultEQ (standard), HEOS all confirmed. 2022 Cinema series.
Is the Marantz Cinema 70s worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?
Marantz Cinema 70s against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Channels | Watts per channel 8ohm | HDMI inputs | HDMI inputs 8k | Dolby atmos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marantz Cinema 70s this | $1300 | 7.2 | 50 | 6 | 3 | Yes |
| Denon AVR-S970H | $949 | 7.2 | 90 | 6 | 3 | Yes |
| Yamaha RX-A4A | $1499 | 7.2 | 110 | 7 | 7 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Marantz Cinema 70s?
One whitelisted hands-on review survives verification: Tom's Guide's Editor's Choice, which calls the Cinema 70S a delightfully musical, dynamic slimline receiver with generous 8K/4K 120Hz support for the price. All three cited quotes were confirmed as literal substrings of the printed review. It is a qualitative hands-on test with no lab-measured benchmarks. Non-whitelisted hits (Trusted Reviews, AVForums, HiFiReport, Empire) were excluded. Flagged trade-offs: a single HDMI output and only three of six HDMI inputs being 8K-enabled. Praised: Delightfully musical and dynamic with both two-channel music and cinematic Atmos content; Generous 8K / 4K 120Hz playback across three of six HDMI inputs for the price; Slimline half-height design that suits smaller listening rooms. Flagged: Only one HDMI output, so no doubling up on a projector; Only three of the six HDMI inputs are 8K-enabled; Lacks the updated HDAM amplification of the pricier Cinema 60/50; plastic (not metal) fascia. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Marantz Cinema 70s cost?
The Marantz Cinema 70s has a US price of $1300 (MSRP, US (official Marantz list price)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Marantz Cinema 70s compare on price?
At $1300, the Marantz Cinema 70s is #7 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
When was the Marantz Cinema 70s released?
The Marantz Cinema 70s was released 2022.
What are the Marantz Cinema 70s's key specs?
Marantz Cinema 70s (Marantz): channels 7.2, watts per channel 8ohm 50, hdmi inputs 6, hdmi inputs 8k 3, dolby atmos Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $1300 at marantz.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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