{
  "id": 211755,
  "title": "Marantz's new Dolby Atmos AV receivers bring up to 7.4.4 channels of surround sound — and home theater nerds will love their cool monitoring and diagnostic options",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/marantzs-new-dolby-atmos-av-receivers-bring-up-to-7-4-4-channels-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/marantzs-new-dolby-atmos-av-receivers-bring-up-to-7-4-4-channels-of-surround-sound"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marantz has introduced a new Cinema Series 2 range of AV receivers, offering up to 7.4.4 channels of surround sound. These three models - Cinema 50, Cinema 60/DAB, and Cinema 70s - boast a brand new 32-bit 8-channel DAC that delivers improved precision, imaging, dynamic expression, and surround sound performance. Optional Dirac room correction is available across all three models, enhancing the listening experience. Each model features Bluetooth LE Audio, improved gaming support, and HDMI 2.1 capabilities like 1440p passthrough and AMD FreeSync. Notable upgrades include the Cinema 50 Series 2's Dolby Atmos Channel Expander and Center Bi-Amp Mode, the Cinema 60/DAB Series 2's 7 channels and 100W per channel, and the Cinema 70s Series 2's 7 channels delivering 50W each. Prices start at $1,500 for the Cinema 70s, $2,000 for the Cinema 60/DAB, and $3,000 for the flagship Cinema 50 Series 2, with prices in other regions also provided.",
  "summary": "Marantz's gorgeous home theater AVRs get a brand-new DAC, Dirac for everyone, and better gaming support — and come in a range of prices",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}