Introducing Marantz CINEMA Series 2

The next evolution of premium home theater, refined in every detail

August 6, 2026: Marantz, one of the world’s most respected names in premium audio for more than 70 years, proudly introduces the CINEMA Series 2: the next generation of its award-winning home theater receivers, comprising CINEMA 50 Series 2, CINEMA 60 Series 2, CINEMA 60 DAB Series 2 (available in Europe only) and CINEMA 70s Series 2.

Building on the acclaimed performance, elegant design and superior ease of use of the current CINEMA range, the new Series 2 models introduce meaningful advancements in sound quality, connectivity, gaming compatibility and installation flexibility. Carefully tuned by the Marantz Sound Master, every improvement has been engineered to create an even more immersive and emotionally engaging entertainment experience.

Enhanced performance for every soundtrack

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 greater precision, improved imaging, enhanced dynamic expression and more coherent surround performance throughout the listening environment. Processing every channel simultaneously also reduces timing errors while simplifying the signal path for greater consistency and reliability.

Further expanding its commitment to acoustic excellence, Dirac Live^TM Room Correction is now available as an additional cost option on more models than ever. 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 significantly 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).

As with every Marantz product, all aspects of each model’s audio performance have been meticulously tuned by the Marantz Sound Master to deliver the warm, spacious and deeply musical sound signature that defines the brand’s distinctive sonic identity. 

The Signature Marantz Sound

CINEMA Series 2 introduces a range of intelligent new capabilities designed around the way people enjoy movies, music and gaming today.

A future firmware update will add Low-Latency Bluetooth LE Audio, dramatically reducing wireless listening delay with compatible headphones and mobile devices, it also features an upgraded HEOS platform, delivering a more responsive streaming experience while expanding multi-room functionality.

Greater control, enhanced flexibility

The all-new Web Control 2.0 delivers complete system configuration and control from any smartphone, tablet, or computer, eliminating 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 advanced troubleshooting capabilities, streamlining installation and reducing 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 further enhances immersion by utilizing all available speakers when playing channel-based Dolby Atmos content. The CINEMA 50 Series 2 also introduces Center Bi-Amp Mode, for improved dialogue clarity, complementing the existing Bi-Amp mode for compatible front left and right speakers.

Ready for the next generation of immersive gaming

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, delivering smoother gameplay, lower latency and tear-free visuals for compatible PCs and gaming consoles.

Combined with Marantz’s existing HDMI 2.1 capabilities, these enhancements ensure exceptional performance for today’s most demanding gaming platforms.

Purposeful design, inside and out

The CINEMA Series 2 preserves Marantz’s award-winning design language while introducing refinements beneath the surface, ensuring continuity for existing Marantz owners while further elevating performance. Copper hardware, carefully selected internal components and upgraded construction continue Marantz’s uncompromising approach to engineering and craftsmanship.

Beyond performance, Marantz continues its commitment to more sustainable product design. Every CINEMA Series 2 model ships in redesigned environmentally conscious packaging that significantly reduces plastic usage, recyclable paper protection and improved packaging architecture, all while preserving the premium unboxing experience expected of a Marantz product.

A home theater family for every room

Whether creating a dedicated home theatre, upgrading a family entertainment room or integrating premium AV into a compact living space, CINEMA Series 2 offers a solution tailored to every environment.

The flagship CINEMA 50 Series 2 combines nine channels of amplification, 11.4 channels of processing with the most comprehensive 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 innovations, including Dirac Live Ready, the new DAC architecture and enhanced connectivity, to a wider audience.

For installations where space is at a premium, CINEMA 70s Series 2 continues to offer Marantz’s elegant slimline design while introducing the same 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 seamless integration with external power amplifiers.

Elevate your home theater experience with 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, available from Marantz.com and authorized Marantz retailers from August 12th 2026 (September 15th 2026 for CINEMA 70s Series 2). 

Price and Availability

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

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• Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2024 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 
• Dirac, Dirac Live and the Dirac logos are trademarks of Dirac Research AB. 
• AMD FreeSync™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
• Marantz is a trademark or registered trademark of D&M Holdings Inc.

About The Author

Nate Ayers

I have been in the electronics game since 1998. But I have loved it since 1985.
Over the years I have sold, reviewed, bought, Broken and fixed thousands of pieces of tech. My main passion is Mobile technology (Smartphones, Gadgets, laptops, Tablet) and Audio (Headphones, Speakers, Home theatre etc…). My other passion is writing my experience down and sharing it with people who will read it. I am not the best writer in the world but I am honest.

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