Marantz Cinema Series, AV 10 & AMP 10 – Preview

The New 2023 AV 10 Pre-Amplifier and AMP 10 Power Amplifier

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*UPDATED: 3/25/2023* – DIRAC Live now available, see end of post.

Here is my unofficial, now official, information on the upcoming Marantz Cinema series and flagship separates releases. The official press release day was 9/26/2022.

Marantz, one of the Sound United stable partners, is to introduce a whole new range of upgraded receivers and separates during Q3/Q4 of 2022 and 2023. They include:

• Stereo 70s……..Replaces NR1200…..Expected Q4 2023 (“s” denotes slimline)
• Cinema 70s….Replaces NR1711……..Expected Q4 2022 (“s” denotes slimline)
• Cinema 60……Replaces SR5015…..Expected Q4 2022
• Cinema 50……Replaces SR6015…..Expected Q4 2022
• Cinema 40……Replaces SR7015…..Expected Q3 2023
• AV 10 + AMP 10…….New Flagship Separates…..Expected Q3 2023

With Marantz celebrating 70 years in 2023 it doesn’t seem to surprising that the top-of-the-line Cinema 40 and Flagship Separates will be released during that year.

New Features Include:

• CINEMA Series includes these plus many more new improvements and technology
• CINEMA 40 and above are made in Shirakawa
• Up to 4 independent subwoofer outputs (Cinema 50 and above have 4 independent Sub outputs, the others have two)
• Up to 7 native 8K inputs
• Dual subwoofer modes for better blending with main channels (cinema 50 and above)
• Preamp mode shuts off internal amps (all models)
• Dirac Live option permits the most advanced room correction suite on the market (Cinema 50 and above)
• Across the board improvements in audio performance (all models)

Additional Features include:

• HDAM SA-2
• Marantz logo on the Power Transformer
• New Premium Remote
• New HD GUI is now called “Marantz Teal”

The New and Improved AVR Experience:

• 8K, Dynamic HDR content through AVR to 8K TVs – Improved – No. Of 8K/60 inputs increases, depends by model
• 4K HDR, Dolby Vision content through AVR to 4K TVs and projectors.
• Latency free gaming experience with the latest gaming consoles with higher frame rate, variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X objected based 3D sound formats up to 15.4 channel speaker configurations such as 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X pro layout (AV10 only)
• Enjoy most powerful, room-filling LFE performance up to 4 subwoofer connections – New
• Enjoy IMAX theater experience at home with IMAX Enhanced content
• Thanks to Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X technologies, enjoy 3D audio experience only from floor level speakers as small as 2.1 setup
• Enthusiasts, music lovers can enjoy Auro 3D content as well as Auro-Matic up-mixing up to 13.1 channel (7.4.6) out of box.
• Take advantage of built-in Audyssey room calibration and EQ technology to optimize room acoustics out of box, customize further via the Audyssey MultEQ editor app.
• More advanced users can take full advantage of “Dirac Live” upgradability for more professional and remote calibration through PC or smart devices – New AV10, C30, C40 and C50
• Connect more powerful external amplifiers for all channel or your desired channels with least interference from internal amplification thanks to PreAmplifier mode or Pre-out only option for each speaker channel – New
• Enjoy single HDMI connection from AVR to the TV for TV Audio. Take uncompressed 3D audio from TV apps to the AVR through eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel).
• All supported by excellent audio quality thoroughly tuned by Denon and Marantz sound masters.

Basic Specifications:

Cinema 70s – 7.2 Channel 50W Slimline AV Receiver

Summary:

• Latest A/V formats for pristine picture quality and best immersive sound experience
• Powerful, immersive 3D soundscape, even with a 2.1 set up
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer
• Slim form allows for easier installation in media consoles and racks
• Replaces NR1711

Specs / New Feature Enhancements:

• 7.2 channel, 50w per channel AV Receiver. 7.2 channel pre-outs
• 6/1 HDMI input/output, 3 inputs supporting 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz passthrough.
• Modern, high resolution TV Graphical User Interface for 4K/8K TVs
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
• Audyssey MultEQ
• Pre-amp mode for each channel, allowing greater customization
• Luxury industrial design

Change from NR1711:

• New back panel printing design
• Increased the “8K HDMI IN” terminals (1 => 3)
• Remove the Component Video in/out and the Video in/Out
• Add the 7.2ch PRE out

MSRP: US $1,200.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

Cinema 60 – 7.2 Channel 100W AV Receiver

Summary:

• Latest A/V formats for pristine picture quality and best immersive sound experience
• Powerful, immersive 3D soundscape, even with a 2.1 set up
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer
• Replaces SR5015

Specs / New Feature Enhancements:

• 7.2 channel, 100w per channel AV Receiver. 7.2 channel pre-outs
• 6/2 HDMI input/output, 3 inputs supporting 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz passthrough.
• Modern, high resolution TV Graphical User Interface for 4K/8K TVs
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
• Audyssey MultEQ XT
• Pre-amp mode for each channel, allowing greater customization
• Marantz HDAM design
• Luxury industrial design

Changes from SR5015:

• New back panel printing design
• Increased the “8K HDMI IN” terminals (1 => 3)
• Remove the Component Video in/out and the Video in/Out

MSRP: US $1,700.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

Cinema 50 – 9.4 Channel 110W AV Receiver

Summary:

• Latest A/V formats for pristine picture quality and best immersive sound experience
• Powerful, immersive 3D soundscape, even with a 2.1 set up
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer
• Replaces SR6015

Specs / New Feature Enhancements:

• 9.4 channel, 110w per channel AV Receiver. 11.4 channel pre-outs
• 6/3 HDMI input/output, all inputs supporting 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz passthrough.
• Modern, high resolution TV Graphical User Interface for 4K/8K TVs
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live upgradable
• Pre-amp mode for each channel, allowing greater customization
• Marantz HDAM design
• Luxury industrial design

Changes from SR6015:

• New back panel printing design
• Decreased the “HDMI IN” terminals (7 => 6)
• Increased the “8K HDMI IN” terminals (1 => 6)
• Increased the “SUBWOOFER” terminals (2 => 4)
• Remove the Component Video in/out and the Video in/Out and the 7.1 ch in

MSRP: US $2,500.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

Cinema 40 – 9.4 Channel 125W AV Receiver

Summary:

• Latest A/V formats for pristine picture quality and best immersive sound experience
• Powerful, immersive 3D soundscape, even with a 2.1 set up
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer
• Replaces SR7015

Specs / New Feature Enhancements:

• 9.4 channel, 125w per channel AV Receiver. 11.4 channel pre-outs
• 7/3 HDMI input/output, all inputs supporting 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz passthrough.
• Modern, high resolution TV Graphical User Interface for 4K/8K TVs
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live upgradable
• Pre-amp mode for each channel, allowing greater customization
• Marantz HDAM-S2 design
• Luxury industrial design
• Made in Shirakawa Audio Works, Japan

Change from SR7015:

• New back panel printing design
• Increase the “TRIGGER OUT” terminals (2 => 3)
• Increased the “8K HDMI IN” terminals (1 => 7)
• Increased the “SUBWOOFER” terminals (2 => 4)
• Remove the Component Video in/out

MSRP: US $3,500.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

AV 10 – 15.4 Channel AV Pre-Amplifier

Summary:

• The most powerful and customizable system to create your ultimate Home Theater
• Latest A/V formats for pristine picture quality and best immersive sound experience
• Powerful, immersive 3D soundscape
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer

Specs / New Feature Enhancements:

• 15.4 channel processing with advanced bass management. 4 subwoofer connections
• 7/3 HDMI input/output, all inputs supporting 8K / 60Hz and 4K / 120Hz passthrough
• Video Formats: Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Modern, high resolution TV Graphical User Interface for 4K/8K TVs
• Sound Formats: 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos Music, Auro 3D, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Multichannel Stereo
• Audio Formats: AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC192kH/24bit, MP3, WAV, WMA
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dirac Live upgradable – NOW available, see the DIRAC web site. Limited bandwidth $259.00, full bandwidth $349.00.
• Connectivity: Roon, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX, LAN RJ45, WiFi
• Cloud Services: Amazon Music HD, Spotify connect, Deezer, Mood Mix, Napster, Pandora, SiriusXM, SoundCloud, TIDAL
• Toroidal Power Transformer, 19 channel monolithic HDAM design
• Luxury industrial design
• Made in Shirakawa Audio Works, Japan

MSRP: US $7,000.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

AMP 10 – 16 Channel 200W Power Amplifier

Summary:

• The most powerful and customizable system to create your ultimate Home Theater
• Made with the installer in mind for ease of installation and management for the High End / Luxury consumer

Key Specs & Technologies:

• 16-channel power amplifier with newly developed Class D amplification
• 200W + 200W at 8ohms, 1kHz, 2 channel driven
• 400W + 400W at 8ohms, 1kHz, 2 channel driven at BTL (Bridge-Tied Load)
• 16 channel XLR/RCA inputs
• Toroidal Power Transformer. Marantz HDAM design. Porthole analog level meter
• Luxury industrial design
• Made in Shirakawa Audio Works, Japan

MSRP: US $7,000.00

For more information check out the US Marantz web site.

The AV 10 and AMP 10 look like the long awaited replacements for the venerable Denon AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HDCI flagship separates.

No confirmed pricing yet on the DIRAC Live firmware upgrades. Estimations are in the range of $260 for the basic license. The bass control upgrade, DIRAC Live Bass Control (DLBC), is slated for sometime in 2024 and is rumored to carry a price tag of $350 if purchased at the same time as the basic DIRAC, or $100 if purchased as a later upgrade. The DIRAC basic upgrade will not be available until after a system firmware upgrade in March 2023.

It has also been confirmed that the DIRAC upgradable receivers will simultaneously support both Audyssey and DIRAC EQ by using one of its two speaker presets for each calibration.

The big question is will the AV10 support the rumored DIRAC Spatial Room Correction (DSRC) firmware upgrade like the Denon A1H is rumored to.

DIRAC UPGRADE AVAILABLE

The “Limited bandwidth” version costs $259 and the “Full bandwidth” version cost $349. You can purchase your desired version in the DIRAC online store and this will get you the required license key to unlock the product. You’ll also need a microphone as the Audyssey mic included with these receivers is not compatible with DIRAC Live. DIRAC recommends either the UMIK-1 ($79) or UMIK-2 ($195) microphones.

NOTE: This update does not include Dirac Bass Control. DIRAC’s offering for calibrating multiple subwoofers. It is currently planned to be made avilable in 2024 and all current DIRAC Live upgradeable models will support this additional paid upgrade.

Read the news announcement at Sound United.

See my post here for the information on the new 2022/2023 Denon AVR Series.