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The Marantz Cinema 60 is a refined 7.2-channel AV receiver combining classic Marantz warmth with modern power and flexibility. Its 100 W per channel Class A/B amplification, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support and 8K HDMI 2.1 video handling make it a powerhouse for both music and home theater. With built-in HEOS streaming, Audyssey room correction and versatile connectivity, it’s ideal for immersive listening in any room.
Channels / Amplification: 7.2-channel receiver, 100 W per channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 2-ch driven)
Amplifier Topology: Class A/B discrete amplifier with Marantz “Current Feedback” and HDAM circuitry for enhanced detail & dynamics.
Surround/Audio Formats Supported: Dolby Atmos (with up to 5.1.2), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Surround / Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, standard DTS/Dolby formats, multichannel stereo and music playback.
HDMI / Video: 6 × HDMI inputs (3 support 8K), 2 × HDMI outputs; 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz passthrough; 8K upscaling; supports HDR formats (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR) and BT.2020 color space.
Room Correction / Processing: Built-in room calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT for acoustic tuning and output optimization.
Connectivity & Streaming: Built-in HEOS multi-room streaming, support for major services (Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, etc.), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, multi-zone (Zone 2) audio output capability.
Speaker Configuration Flexibility: Supports conventional 5.2 or 7.2 layouts, or 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos / DTS:X configurations; also capable of bi-amping front speakers or powering a second zone.
Audio/Video Inputs: Line-level analog inputs (incl. MM phono input), digital coaxial and optical inputs, multiple video/audio inputs for varied source devices.
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Reviewed on 01 Dec, 2025
Costing less than you’d think, this beautifully finished AVR is a polished performer with a forward-looking feature spec that should tempt long serving home cinema fans into upgrading. But if it’s absolute power you need, you might need to look elsewhere…
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