{"product_id":"marantz-cinema-70s-series-2-slimline-av-receiver","title":"Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 Slimline AV Receiver (Pre Order)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMarantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 Slimline AV Receiver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 is a slimline seven-channel AV receiver combining 50W-per-channel amplification, 8K video, HEOS streaming and upgraded Series 2 processing for compact but capable home theatre systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe main appeal is straightforward: it gives you a proper seven-channel Marantz home theatre platform without the height of a conventional full-size receiver. That makes it especially useful in living rooms, smaller cinema systems and cabinetry where space is limited but 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos, modern video switching and network audio still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSeries 2 brings a new 32-bit eight-channel DAC architecture, updated gaming support and expanded setup tools, while optional Dirac Live room correction gives more advanced systems another calibration path beyond basic installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSeven-Channel Home Theatre in a Slimline Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical fit when equipment space is limited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCINEMA 70s Series 2 provides seven powered channels rated at 50W per channel. In a typical room that gives it a natural role in 5.1, 7.1 or 5.1.2 speaker layouts without committing to a taller receiver chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePower requirements still depend on the speakers, room size and listening level. Efficient speakers in a small or medium-sized room are a more natural match than difficult low-impedance loads or systems expected to play at very high levels for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eNew Series 2 Digital Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new 32-bit eight-channel DAC sits at the heart of the updated platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Series 2 redesign introduces a 32-bit eight-channel digital-to-analogue conversion stage across the updated CINEMA range. The practical goal is cleaner, more precise multichannel conversion and more consistent handling of the channels that make up a modern surround mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThat matters in an AV receiver because dialogue, effects, ambience and bass management all need to remain coherent as the soundtrack moves around the room. The DAC change is therefore more relevant than a headline specification on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e8K Video and Better Gaming Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree 8K-capable HDMI inputs cover modern sources without turning the receiver into an oversized switching box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCINEMA 70s Series 2 provides three 8K HDMI inputs and adds 1440p video passthrough with AMD FreeSync support. That makes the receiver better suited to current gaming PCs and compatible consoles as well as 4K and 8K video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor mixed-use rooms, this keeps the television, games system and home theatre audio under one control path while retaining the slimline format that defines the CINEMA 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHEOS Built-In for Music and Multi-Room Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe receiver also works as a network music source.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHEOS Built-in provides network streaming and multi-room integration within the wider HEOS ecosystem. That gives the CINEMA 70s Series 2 a useful role outside movie night, whether it is playing music in the main room or operating as part of a broader compatible multi-room system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOptional Dirac Live Room Correction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore advanced calibration is available when the room or installation warrants it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDirac Live room correction is supported as an optional upgrade on CINEMA 70s Series 2. It can be valuable where speaker placement, room boundaries and seating positions create response problems that cannot be solved by hardware choice alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe licence is not included as standard, so it should be treated as a system-planning option rather than an automatic feature of every installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSetup and Integration Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful updates for installers as well as end users.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSeries 2 adds Web Control 2.0 and HDMI Diagnostics 2.0. These tools are aimed at making configuration and troubleshooting more manageable, particularly in systems with multiple HDMI sources, displays and control requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eVentilation still matters. A slimline chassis takes up less vertical space, but it is still an amplified AV component and should not be squeezed into a sealed cabinet with no airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeven powered channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e50W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlimline chassis for space-conscious installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew 32-bit eight-channel DAC architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDolby Atmos support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree 8K HDMI inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1440p video passthrough\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync gaming support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHEOS Built-in network streaming and multi-room audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional Dirac Live room correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeb Control 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHDMI Diagnostics 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlimline AV receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarantz CINEMA 70s Series 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCINEMA70SS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-bit, eight-channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersive Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8K HDMI Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaming Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1440p passthrough and AMD FreeSync\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEOS Built-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirac Live supported as an optional upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb Control 2.0 and HDMI Diagnostics 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eAmplification and Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50W per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit eight-channel DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Atmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eVideo and Gaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8K HDMI inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1440p passthrough:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMD FreeSync:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eStreaming and Calibration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork audio platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e HEOS Built-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported as an optional paid upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth LE Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planned via future firmware update\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eInstallation and Diagnostics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Web Control 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI Diagnostics 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow suitable ventilation around the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirac Live is optional and requires the appropriate licence; it is not included as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBluetooth LE Audio has been announced for a future firmware update and should not be treated as available at launch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 50W-per-channel figure should be considered alongside speaker sensitivity, impedance, room size and listening level when planning a system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAllow adequate ventilation even though the receiver uses a slimline chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContact The Audio Experts to confirm current availability and final Australian-market specifications before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe CINEMA 70s Series 2 makes a lot of sense when you want a real surround system but a full-height AV receiver is difficult to accommodate. Seven powered channels are enough for a well-planned 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos system, while HEOS keeps music streaming part of the same box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Series 2 changes are useful rather than decorative. The updated DAC platform, improved gaming support, optional Dirac Live and better diagnostics all give the receiver more relevance in a modern mixed-use system. We would match it carefully to the speakers and room rather than treating the slim chassis as a substitute for unlimited amplifier power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eContact The Audio Experts for current availability, speaker matching, system design and installation advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marantz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48219742437563,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/CINEMA-70s-SERIES-2-bk-front-na.png?v=1786153079","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/marantz-cinema-70s-series-2-slimline-av-receiver","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}