Rank #6 in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
Marantz Cinema 70s 7.2-Channel AV Receiver
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 97
- Rank
- #6
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Marantz Cinema 70s sits at number six in this guide at £699.00, with 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings. It is a 7.2-channel AV receiver with 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, four gaming features (4K/120Hz, VRR, QFT, ALLM) and voice control by Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri. It is also the rare unit in this round-up whose numbers hold together. The product name promises '6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output'; the spec table underneath lists 'Total HDMI Port: 7'. Six plus one is seven, so the two figures describe the same back panel.
The power figure behaves the same way. The bullet text says '7-channel amplification (up to 50 W/channel)', and the spec table repeats 50 W three separate times — 'Output Power: 50 Watts', 'Wattage: 50 watts', 'Output Wattage: 50 Watts' — alongside 'Number of Channels: 7'. No 210 W claim, no second, contradicting wattage. The trade-off is simply that 50 W per channel is a modest number for seven speakers, and one owner below says as much. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not tested the Cinema 70s ourselves.
How those 97 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £699.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 97 ratings |
| Channel configuration | 7.2 surround, with 'Number of Channels: 7' in the spec table |
| Power output | 50 W per channel, listed identically as Output Power, Wattage and Output Wattage |
| HDMI | 'Total HDMI Port: 7' in the specs; the product name says 6 inputs and 1 output |
| Video | 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, QMS |
| Gaming | 4K/120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), fast frame transport (QFT), Auto-low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| Supported internet services | Cinemanow (as listed) |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the Marantz Cinema 70s have 6 or 7 HDMI ports?
Both figures come from the same listing and agree: the name says '6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output', and the spec table says 'Total HDMI Port: 7'. Six inputs plus one output is seven.
How much power does the Marantz Cinema 70s deliver per channel?
The bullet says '7-channel amplification (up to 50 W/channel)', and the spec table repeats 50 W as 'Output Power', 'Wattage' and 'Output Wattage'. It is the same number every time it appears.
Does the Marantz Cinema 70s support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. The listing states support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X, with a 7.2 surround channel configuration.
Is the Marantz Cinema 70s ready for 8K and next-generation consoles?
The listing quotes 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR and QMS, plus 4K/120Hz throughput, VRR, QFT and ALLM for gaming.
Can I control the Marantz Cinema 70s by voice?
Yes. The listing states Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri support, and notes that availability and functionality vary by region and voice assistant.
How much does the Marantz Cinema 70s cost and how is it rated?
The listing shows £699.00, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 97 ratings.
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