Description

About the Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver
The Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver introduces an upgraded 32-bit, eight-channel DAC. Marantz developed this new digital stage to improve precision, imaging, dynamic expression and consistency across every channel.

Six HDMI inputs provide extensive source connectivity. Three support signals up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz, while eARC returns high-quality audio from a compatible television.

Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction is included. Plus, the CINEMA 60 Series 2 can be upgraded to Dirac Live with the appropriate licence for more advanced room calibration.

HEOS Built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Roon Ready support and high-resolution network playback complete a powerful home entertainment hub.

→ What We Think
The CINEMA 60 Series 2 sits in a very useful position within the Marantz home theatre range. It offers enough amplification for a proper Dolby Atmos system without moving into the cost and complexity of a nine-channel receiver.

Its 5.2.2 configuration is likely to suit many New Zealand living rooms and dedicated media rooms. You get three front speakers, two surrounds, two overhead channels and up to two powered subwoofers.

The new 32-bit DAC is one of the most important Series 2 upgrades. Every channel receives dedicated high-resolution conversion. As a result, the receiver is designed to create more precise imaging and a more coherent surround field.

Gaming support is also stronger. Three HDMI inputs accept 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals at up to 40Gbps. VRR, ALLM, QFT and AMD FreeSync compatibility help deliver smoother gameplay when the source and display support the same features.

Audyssey MultEQ XT provides straightforward automated room correction. However, the optional Dirac Live upgrade is valuable for customers who want more control over system calibration and bass integration.

The CINEMA 60 Series 2 also provides full 7.2-channel preamplifier outputs. Therefore, an external power amplifier can be added later without replacing the receiver.

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The Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2 Is Ideal For:
5.2.2 Dolby Atmos home theatres
Traditional 7.2-channel surround systems
Small and medium-sized dedicated cinema rooms
Premium living-room entertainment systems
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and gaming PCs
4K/120Hz and 8K video sources
HEOS multiroom households
Roon-based music systems
Vinyl playback with a moving-magnet cartridge
Buyers planning to add external power amplification
Systems requiring Audyssey or optional Dirac Live calibration
Customers wanting one receiver for movies, music and gaming

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2?
The CINEMA 60 Series 2 is a seven-channel network AV receiver. It combines Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing, 100-watt amplification, six HDMI inputs, HEOS streaming and modern gaming support.
How is the CINEMA 60 Series 2 different from the original CINEMA 60?
The Series 2 introduces an upgraded 32-bit eight-channel DAC, Roon Ready network playback, updated gaming compatibility and improved setup and diagnostic tools. It also supports optional Dirac Live room correction.
How many speakers can the CINEMA 60 Series 2 power?
It can power seven passive speakers. Common layouts include 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos or 7.2 conventional surround sound.
Can it run four Dolby Atmos height speakers?
No. A 5.2.4 Atmos system requires nine amplified channels and nine-channel processing. Consider the CINEMA 50 Series 2 if four height speakers are required.
How powerful is the Marantz CINEMA 60 Series 2?
Marantz rates it at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz, with two channels driven at 0.08% distortion. Output with every channel operating simultaneously will be lower.
Does it support 4K at 120Hz?
Yes. Three HDMI inputs support 4K/120Hz signals at up to 40Gbps. A compatible source, display and certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable are required.
Does it support 8K video?
Yes. Three HDMI inputs support 8K/60Hz passthrough. The receiver can also upscale compatible 1080p and 4K video to 8K.
Is the CINEMA 60 Series 2 suitable for gaming?
Yes. It supports 4K/120Hz, 1440p passthrough, VRR, ALLM, QFT and AMD FreeSync on compatible connections. These features can reduce latency and screen tearing with supported gaming equipment.
Does it include Dirac Live?
The receiver is Dirac Live upgradeable. However, a suitable Dirac licence is an additional purchase. Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction and its calibration microphone are included as standard.
Does the CINEMA 60 Series 2 have HDMI eARC?
Yes. eARC allows compatible televisions to send high-bandwidth formats, including Dolby Atmos, back to the receiver through the HDMI connection.
Can I connect two subwoofers?
Yes. The receiver has two subwoofer pre-outs. Two suitably positioned subwoofers can provide smoother bass across several listening seats.
Can I add an external power amplifier?
Yes. Full 7.2-channel pre-outs allow external amplification to be added for the front channels or the entire speaker system.
Does it support music streaming?
Yes. HEOS Built-in supports compatible streaming services, internet radio, local network music and multiroom playback. AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready functionality provide additional options.
Can I connect a turntable?
Yes. The receiver includes a moving-magnet phono input. A low-output moving-coil cartridge requires a compatible external phono preamplifier or step-up device.

Key Features
Seven-Channel Marantz Amplification
Seven discrete power-amplifier channels deliver 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with two channels driven.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Create a 5.2.2 immersive audio system with two overhead or Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers.

Upgraded 32-Bit DAC
A new eight-channel DAC provides simultaneous high-resolution conversion across the complete surround system.

Six HDMI Inputs
Connect gaming consoles, media players, disc players and other HDMI sources through one receiver.

8K and 4K/120Hz Video
Three HDMI inputs support signals up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz at up to 40Gbps.

Audyssey MultEQ XT
The included microphone measures the room and adjusts speaker levels, distances, crossover behaviour and frequency response.

Optional Dirac Live
Add a compatible Dirac Live licence for more advanced room correction and target-curve adjustment.

HEOS Built-in Streaming
Stream music, internet radio and compatible online services while integrating the receiver into a HEOS multiroom system.

Roon Ready Network Playback
The receiver can operate as a network audio endpoint within a compatible Roon system.

Full 7.2 Pre-Amplifier Outputs
Connect external power amplifiers for selected channels or upgrade the entire system to separate amplification.

→ Perfect System Match
The CINEMA 60 Series 2 works well in a 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos system. This configuration uses front left, centre and right speakers, two surrounds and two height channels. It also supports one or two powered subwoofers.

For a medium-sized room, Paradigm Premier V2 speakers provide a strong match. The Premier 620C V2 delivers clear dialogue, while the 820F V2 floorstanders provide suitable scale for movies and music.

Klipsch Reference Premiere is another natural option. Its higher sensitivity can produce strong dynamics without placing excessive demands on the receiver.

Two correctly positioned subwoofers can create more consistent bass across several seats. However, the receiver’s two subwoofer outputs carry the same bass-management signal rather than providing fully independent Dirac Bass Control channels.

External amplification provides a future upgrade path. For example, a separate two- or three-channel power amplifier can drive the front speakers while the Marantz powers the surrounds and height channels.