Description
Marantz Cinema 30 Reference 11.4ch AV Receiver
Achieve the best sound possible with the Marantz Cinema 30 Reference 11.4ch AV Receiver using Dirac Live.
Dirac Live is a professional room acoustic solution that enables you to optimize your sound systems and reduce unwanted effects introduced by the room. Utilizing purpose-built audio algorithms, this world-class software is now available as an upgrade with CINEMA 30.
Listen and watch differently with the new Marantz CINEMA series. With artisanal craftsmanship, inspired design, and 70 years of innovation. This is cinematic sound, redefined. That means sound that’s better than the theatres, to reveal entertainment the way it’s meant to be heard. Bring home the sound of cinema.
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FAQ’s
- What makes the Marantz Cinema 30 a reference-level AV receiver?
The Marantz Cinema 30 is designed as Marantz’s flagship home theatre receiver, featuring premium components, a high-current toroidal transformer, and Marantz’s HDAM circuitry for superior audio performance. It supports 11.4 channels of processing with up to 13.4 channel pre-outs, making it ideal for high-end home theatre systems that demand both power and precision. - How many speakers can the Marantz Cinema 30 power in a home theatre setup?
The Cinema 30 includes 11 channels of built-in amplification, allowing you to run advanced setups such as 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X systems. With its 13.4 channel processing and pre-outs, you can also add external amplification to expand to even larger immersive audio configurations. - Does the Marantz Cinema 30 support Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and other immersive audio formats?
Yes, the Marantz Cinema 30 supports all major immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D. This allows it to deliver a fully three-dimensional surround sound experience for movies, games, and streaming content. - What video features does the Marantz Cinema 30 support?
The Cinema 30 includes HDMI 2.1 connectivity with support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video passthrough, making it ideal for next-generation gaming consoles and high-resolution video sources. It also supports HDR formats such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dynamic HDR for exceptional picture quality. - Does the Marantz Cinema 30 include built-in streaming and multi-room audio?
Yes, the Cinema 30 features HEOS Built-in, allowing you to stream music from services like Spotify, TIDAL, and Amazon Music. HEOS also enables wireless multi-room audio so you can play music throughout your home on compatible HEOS speakers and devices.
Key Features
- High Power & Low Distortion – Each channel is rated at 140W with 0.05% THD, making both powerful dynamics and subtle detail a reality.
- 11 Channels & Countless Configurations – Though 11 amplifier channels are built in, CINEMA 30 can process up to 13.4 channels, making the perfect speaker layout for your room easy to achieve.
- No Compromise Engineering – HiFi performance technologies like HDAM SA-2 and more elevate the CINEMA 30 to performance levels seldom found in an AVR.
- Sound Master Tuned & Calibrated For You – Powerful calibration and tuning tools are included, enabling you to get the best performance from your system.
Highly Customizable
Thoughtfully curated connectivity options, myriad speaker configurations, and room calibration capability allow you to make CINEMA 30 your own.
Timeless Yet Modern Style
Excellence is heard and seen. CINEMA 30 is meticulously crafted in Japan with authentic materials in a modern style, befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance.
Complete Compatibility
Seven HDMI inputs, plus digital, analog, and phono inputs – even analog video plus loudspeaker and pre-amp outputs – ensure connectivity to virtually any components you have.
High Power & Low Distortion
Each channel is rated at 140W with 0.05% THD, making both powerful dynamics and subtle detail a reality.
11 Channels & Countless Configurations
Though 11 amplifier channels are built in, CINEMA 30 can process up to 13.4 channels, making the perfect speaker layout for your room easy to achieve.
No Compromise Engineering
Hi-Fi performance technologies like HDAM SA-2, monolithic symmetrical amplifiers, toroidal transformer-based power supplies, and more elevate CINEMA 30 to performance levels seldom found in an AVR.
Sound Master Tuned & Calibrated for You
Premium and custom ingredients are chosen by the Marantz Sound Masters to capture The Most Musical Sound. Powerful calibration and tuning tools are included, enabling you to get the best performance from your system.
Compatibility
7 HDMI inputs, plus digital, analog, and phono inputs – even analog video plus loudspeaker and pre-amp outputs – ensure connectivity to virtually any components you have.
Timeless Yet Modern Style
Excellence is heard and seen. CINEMA 30 is meticulously crafted in Japan with authentic materials in a modern style, befitting its rich heritage and stunning performance.
Specifications
Power Amplifier
| Number of Powered Channels | 11 |
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) | – |
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) | 140 W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) | 175 W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) | 250 W |
| 70% Guarantee | Yes |
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Amplifier Topology | Class A/B |
| Current Feedback Topology | yes |
| Bi-Amp Drive | assignable |
Multichannel Surround Technologies
| DTS | DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| Dolby | Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround |
| Other | |
| Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 13.4 |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| Audyssey DSX | Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
Inputs/Outputs
| Composite In / Out | 2 / 0 |
| Component In / Out | 1 / 0 |
| HDMI In / Out | 7 / 3 |
| Multi-Room Video Out via HDMI | 0 / 0 |
| Analog In / Fixed Level Out | 3 in / 0 out |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out: analog / digital | 2 / 0 |
| Multichannel Preamp Out | 7.2 |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) |
| 7.1 multichannel input | No |
| Number of Speaker Terminals | 13 |
| Speaker A / B | assignable |
| Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | assignable |
| Front Inputs | USB-A |
| USB Audio | Yes / No / No |
| FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| DAB+ Tuner | No |
| Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | 7/3 |
| analog In/out | 6 / 0 |
| Multichannel Pre Out | Yes (13.4) |
| Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB | No / No / No / No / Yes |
HDMI
| Total HDMI Inputs / No. Support 8K | 6 / 3 |
| HDCP2.3 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 2 / 1 |
| Analog to HDMI Video Conversion | No |
| HDMI Upscaling | 1080P/4K to 8K |
| Max resolution @ framerate | |
| Audio Return Channel | ARC, eARC |
| Video Dynamic Range | HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes / No |
| HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode | Yes |
| CEC | Yes |
| DSD Audio over HDMI | No |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs: Back / Front | 7 / – |
| Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI to HDMI Scaling | 1080P/4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-through In/Out | 7 / 2 (up to 40Gbps) |
| HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching | Yes / Yes / No |
| 8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay | o / o / o |
| 4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | o / o / o |
| DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
Performance Technologies
| Copper Plated Chassis | Yes |
| Toroidal Power Supply Transformer | Yes |
| Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) (List version) | Yes |
| Pure Direct Mode | Yes |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
Acoustic / Room Correction
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Dirac Live Support | Yes |
| Variable Cross Over | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
Music File Support
| Lossy Formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless formats | FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/31 |
| DSD Audio | 2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz |
| Gapless Playback | FLAC, WAV ,ALAC ,DSD |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2 | Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
Streaming Services
| HEOS Multi-room and Streaming | Yes |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | AirPlay2 |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn |
| Spotify* | Spotify Connect |
| Pandora | Yes |
| SiriusXM | Yes |
| Other Streaming Services * | Amazon Music HD/ Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix |
| Roon tested | Yes |
Network Connectivity
| Ethernet Ports | Yes |
| Wi-Fi (include version / band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth (Include version) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones | Yes |
Smart Home Integration And Control
| Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod |
| App for Smart Phones & Tablets (iOS & Android) | Marantz AVR App |
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP | Yes /Yes |
| Multi-Room zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog | 2 Ch / 2 Ch / Yes / Yes |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout | Yes / Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
| Control Connectivity | IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control |
| IR Flasher In | Yes |
| Marantz Remote Bus | Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 3 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Others
| Front Display | 2 line FLD + port hole OLED |
| Primary Display Size (diagonal in/mm) | |
| Secondary Display Size (diagonal in/mm) | |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
| Smart Select on Remote | Yes |
| Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| GUI Overlay on HDMI | |
| CEC | Yes |
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dirac Live (upgrade) |
| Graphic User Interface – GUI | Modern HD GUIModern HD GUI |
| Smart Select | Yes |
General
| Available Colors | Black/Silver-Gold |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC-051SR |
| Power Consumption in W | 780 |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W | 65 W / 110 W |
| Standby Consumption in W | 0.2 |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 |
| Network Standby Consumption in W | Less than 2.0 |
| Maximum Dimensions Antenna: Horizontal:(W x D x H) in mm Antenna Vertical :(W x D x H) in mm W/o Antenna:(W x D x H) in mm |
442 x 384 x 109 ( 442 x 384 x 178 ) 【 442 x 372 x 109 】 |
| Weight in kg | 19.4 |
| What’s in the box | Main unit, remote control, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, cardboard microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antennas, AC cord |
| Weight in lbs. | 42.8 |
| Maximum Dimensions Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H) in mm Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H) in mm W/o Antenna:(W x D x H) in mm |
17.4 x 18.0 x 7.5 (17.4 x 18.0 x 10.2) 【17.4 x 17.6 x 7.5】 |
| Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | Yes / Yes / Yes |
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