Product Description

The Marantz Cinema 60 is a premium 7.2-channel AV receiver engineered for users who want immersive Dolby Atmos home theater performance combined with Marantz’s signature warm and musical sound character — without stepping into ultra-flagship pricing territory.

Part of Marantz’s modern CINEMA Series, the Cinema 60 was created to bring:

• Luxury home theater aesthetics
• Audiophile-grade musicality
• Modern 8K connectivity
• Dolby Atmos immersion
• HEOS multi-room streaming

…into living rooms, apartments, media rooms, and compact dedicated theaters.

Marantz specifically describes the Cinema 60 as:

“foundational luxury home theater.”

Unlike entry-level AV receivers that focus mainly on specifications, the Cinema 60 balances:

• Sound quality
• Elegant industrial design
• Ease of use
• Streaming flexibility
• Cinematic immersion

This makes it ideal for:

• Dolby Atmos movie systems
• Gaming setups
• Music + movie hybrid systems
• Premium TV audio upgrades
• Apartment theaters
• Mid-size media rooms

The Cinema 60 features a sophisticated:

• 7.2-channel Class AB amplifier design
• HDAM amplification circuitry
• High-current amplifier architecture
• Carefully selected premium components
• Modern HDMI 2.1 platform

This advanced engineering delivers:

• Warm spacious sound
• Smooth musical presentation
• Dynamic movie performance
• Strong dialogue clarity
• Wide immersive soundstage

Marantz specifically states the Cinema 60 delivers:

“warm, spacious sound and intuitive performance.”

The receiver also uses Marantz’s proprietary:

• HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules)

These custom analog circuits improve:

• Signal speed
• Dynamic response
• Musicality
• Stereo imaging
• Analog-like warmth

Reviewers specifically praised the HDAM tuning for creating:

“harmonious sound.”

At the heart of the Cinema 60 is its:

• 7-channel built-in amplifier section

Power output includes:

• 100W per channel (8Ω, 2ch driven)
• 140W per channel (6Ω)

This allows the Cinema 60 to comfortably drive:

• Floorstanding speakers
• Dolby Atmos systems
• Bookshelf theater systems
• Multi-room audio setups
• Mid-size home cinemas

Unlike cheaper AVRs that can sound harsh at high volume, the Cinema 60 focuses heavily on:

• Smooth dynamics
• Controlled bass
• Rich vocals
• Musical refinement
• Fatigue-free listening

Crutchfield specifically praised its:

“clean, dynamic surround sound.”

One of the Cinema 60’s biggest strengths is its:

• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X immersive audio support

Supported surround formats include:

• Dolby Atmos
• DTS:X
• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS HD Master Audio
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
• DTS Virtual:X

The receiver supports:

• 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos layouts
• Traditional 7.2 surround systems
• Multi-zone speaker configurations
• Bi-amped stereo setups

AVS Forum specifically noted:

“surprisingly simple” setup with extensive flexibility.

This makes the Cinema 60 ideal for:

• Living-room Atmos systems
• Projector setups
• Gaming rooms
• Music streaming systems
• Hybrid movie/music installations

The Cinema 60 is also heavily future-ready.

It includes:

• HDMI 2.1 connectivity
• 8K/60Hz support
• 4K/120Hz gaming support
• HDR10+
• Dolby Vision
• Dynamic HDR
• HDCP 2.3

Connectivity includes:

• 6 HDMI inputs
• 2 HDMI outputs
• eARC support

Three HDMI ports support:

• Full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
• High-frame-rate gaming
• Next-gen consoles

Gaming features include:

• VRR
• ALLM
• QFT

This makes the Cinema 60 perfect for:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X
• Gaming projectors
• 8K TVs
• High-refresh-rate gaming

Streaming and wireless support are another major highlight.

Built-in technologies include:

• HEOS multi-room streaming
• AirPlay 2
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
• Spotify Connect
• TIDAL
• Roon Tested support

This allows seamless integration with:

• Smart homes
• Wireless music systems
• Whole-home audio
• Voice assistants

Supported voice ecosystems include:

• Alexa
• Google Assistant
• Apple Siri

HEOS specifically enables:

• Multi-room playback
• Wireless speaker grouping
• Streaming app control
• Zone management

Room correction and calibration are also included.

The Cinema 60 supports:

• Audyssey MultEQ XT
• Dynamic EQ
• Dynamic Volume

These technologies help improve:

• Bass balance
• Dialogue clarity
• Room acoustics
• Surround integration
• Listening consistency

Especially useful in:

• Apartments
• Reflective living rooms
• Open-concept spaces
• Compact theaters

The industrial design itself feels unmistakably Marantz.

Features include:

• Signature porthole display
• Premium front fascia
• Elegant curved styling
• Backlit remote control
• High-quality chassis construction

AVForums specifically praised:

“an unusually attractive exterior.”

The receiver blends beautifully into:

• Modern living rooms
• Luxury TV walls
• Minimalist media spaces
• Contemporary home theaters

Unlike many bulky AVRs that look purely technical, the Cinema 60 feels refined and interior-friendly.

Whether paired with:

• ELAC speakers
• TAGA Harmony towers
• Definitive Technology systems
• REL subwoofers
• Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers
• OLED televisions

…the Marantz Cinema 60 delivers immersive cinematic sound with smooth audiophile musicality and elegant modern design.

Key Features

• Premium 7.2-channel AV receiver
• 100W per channel amplification
• Class AB amplifier architecture
• HDAM analog circuitry
• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support
• 8K HDMI 2.1 connectivity
• 4K/120Hz gaming support
• HEOS multi-room streaming
• AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth
• Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration
• HDMI eARC support
• Voice assistant compatibility
• Premium Marantz industrial design
• Warm musical sound tuning

Specifications

Sound Signature

The Marantz Cinema 60 is known for:

• Warm musical tuning
• Spacious cinematic sound
• Smooth vocal presentation
• Detailed surround effects
• Rich stereo imaging
• Controlled bass dynamics

AVForums specifically noted:

“sounds superb.”

Compared to many clinical-sounding AVRs, the Cinema 60 sounds:

• More musical
• More relaxed
• More spacious
• More refined
• More natural

Especially during:

• Dolby Atmos movie playback
• Streaming music
• Concert films
• Gaming sessions
• Stereo listening

Ideal For

The Marantz Cinema 60 is perfect for:

• Dolby Atmos living-room theaters
• Apartment home cinemas
• Music + movie hybrid systems
• Gaming setups
• Premium TV audio upgrades
• Mid-size media rooms

Recommended pairing:

• ELAC Debut / Carina Series
• TAGA Harmony Platinum Speakers
• REL Acoustics Subwoofers
• Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers
• OLED televisions
• Projector systems