Marantz Cinema 60 7.2 Channel Receiver

Marantz Cinema 60 — Full-Sized Marantz at a (Slightly) More Accessible Price

The Marantz Cinema 60 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver in a full-sized chassis, priced at approximately $1,500-1,800. It occupies the mid-range of Marantz''s lineup — above the slimline Cinema 70s and below the Cinema 40 reference model. Power output is 100W per channel into 8 ohms (2 channels driven), with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D immersive audio decoding.

Full-Size Advantages Over the Cinema 70s

The larger chassis accommodates a more powerful amplifier section: 100W/channel versus the Cinema 70s''s 50W. This additional headroom matters for lower-sensitivity speakers (below 87dB) and larger rooms where volume demands exceed what 50W can deliver cleanly. The Cinema 60 also includes 7 HDMI inputs, all supporting 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz with VRR — identical connectivity to the slim model.

Dirac Live and HEOS

Like the Cinema 70s, the Cinema 60 includes Dirac Live room correction (basic version) and HEOS wireless multi-room streaming. AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, and support for all major streaming services through the HEOS app. The Cinema 60 adds Audyssey MultEQ XT32 as a second room correction option — users can choose between Dirac Live and Audyssey depending on preference.

Two-Channel Performance

Marantz designs their receivers to perform as two-channel stereo amplifiers, not just multichannel processors. The Cinema 60 in "Pure Direct" mode bypasses all processing and routes the signal directly to the amplifier stage — producing stereo audio quality that approaches dedicated stereo amplifiers at this price point. For audiophiles who use their receiver for both home theater and vinyl/CD listening, the Pure Direct performance is a significant consideration.

At $1,500-1,800, the Cinema 60 competes with the Denon AVR-X3800H ($1,400-1,700) and Yamaha RX-A6A ($1,700-2,000). The Denon offers 9.4 channels (more Atmos channels) at similar pricing. The Yamaha provides YPAO room correction and stronger power output. The Marantz wins on two-channel stereo quality and the warm sound signature that defines the brand. Buyers who prioritize music alongside movies will gravitate toward Marantz; those who prioritize maximum Atmos channels per dollar will choose Denon.