MARANTZ - Cinema 30 11.4 Channel Surround Receiver

The Ultimate Home-Theater Hub: Japanese-Crafted Marantz Cinema 30 13.4-Channel Surround Receiver Features Monolithic Amplifier, Advanced Decoding, Comprehensive Connectivity, Smart Accessibility
The most refined surround AV receiver Marantz has made in its distinguished history, the 13.4-channel Cinema 30 is intended to be a foundation for those seeking home-theater performance that pushes the needle in both sound and vision. Crafted in Japan and tuned by the Marantz Sound Master, Cinema 30 drives speakers with ease courtesy of a symmetrical, monolithic amplifier with 11 140Wpc channels that make superb dynamics, detail, and dimensionality an everyday reality. A SHARC dual DSP coupled to 32-bit ESS SABRE DACs with dedicated jitter reduction translates to exceptional across-the-board decoding and processing, be it high-res audio (up to DSD 128) or cutting-edge immersive codecs such as Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X Pro, or Auto 3D.
Got gear? The Roon-tested Cinema 30 touts seven 8k HDMI inputs that accompany an array of digital, analog, and phono inputs — plus analog video, HMDI, and loudspeaker and preamplifier outputs — ensure that connectivity to any configuration will be a breeze. Instant access to streaming services via built-in HEOS, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, and more guarantee you’ll hear what you want on demand — and in stellar fidelity. On-board Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room optimization that automatically calibrates speaker sizes, distances, level adjustments, and more — via a supplied microphone — means you’ll never doubt if you’re experiencing everything to the fullest potential.
On the exterior, Cinema 30 boasts Marantz’s signature porthole, a high-definition on-screen display, and an elegant, industrial-leaning aesthetic. Its multi-layer copper-plated chassis subscribes to the same luxury build quality of the large El toroidal power transformer inside, while its fascia has selectable side illumination. A fold-down metal front panel hides the functions you don’t use as often for a cleaner look absent from many AVRs. Other audiophile-minded touches include Pure Direct mode, HDAM modules, current feedback technology, gold-plated RCA terminals, and the ability to set up Cinema 30 for up to three multi-room zones.
Complete with a setup assistant, Cinema 30 interfaces with Amazon Alexa, Google, and the HomePod Voice Assistant for smart control. Those who prefer handheld operation can use the supplied remote. Backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty, the Japanese-made Cinema 30 is a true reference component.
"[The] Marantz Cinema 30 is an absolutely superb AV amplifier. It has the promised richness, smoothness and control, but it also delivers all of the scale and punch that one could hope for – and it’s talented with music, too. Add a beautiful design, great usability and a very straightforward setup process and you have a product with almost no flaws..."
—What Hi-Fi?, Best Home Cinema Amplifier Over €1,500 2024 Award
"With Cinema 30, Marantz has set a new standard for its range of receivers with incredible build quality, expansive cinema sound, and incomparable aesthetic style. The hefty price tag might be a tough swallow for some, but it’s hard to imagine anyone not wearing a grin when listening to arguably the best AV receiver ever to wear the Marantz name."
—Michael Darroch, StereoNet, Applause Award