Marantz’s CINEMA 30 Reference AVR Supports Auro 3D and DTS:X Pro

One of the things that has made Marantz stand out with its AVRs has been its distinctive front panel designs. For 2024, Marantz continues its minimal front panel looking with a porthole style status display, which is definitely an eye-catcher. If you were impressed with the Marantz Model 40n, the new CINEMA series is going to make you remove the doors of your media cabinet.

The new Marantz CINEMA 30 is a 11.4-channel A/V Receiver, which represents the flagship model in the range for $4500 USD. It offers more power, expanded support for Auro 3D and DTS:X Pro, than the new step-down model CINEMA 40.

Build Quality

Available in Black or Silver Gold finishes, CINEMA 30 incorporates the latest generation of Marantz’s iconic porthole display combined with new industrial design language and is built to the highest standards, with a multi-layer chassis incorporating extensive use of copper.

Its elegant fascia features selectable side illumination and a fold down front panel conceals all less frequently  functions when not in use, creating a clean aesthetic not typically associated with AVRs.

Even the aluminum remote control has been carefully considered and features backlighting to ensure an effortless user experience in darkened rooms.  

Clean Power

At its core, CINEMA 30 is built around a symmetrical, monolithic amplifier – the most advanced amplifier layout available in the AVR category.  

Amplifier channel is mounted on a separate PCB exactly opposite the power supplies, delivering  remarkably clean and instantaneous low-distortion power.

Eleven channels of onboard amplification ensure sufficient output to support a wide range of potential speaker configurations for all forms of immersive audio.

The 13.4-channel onboard processing with selectable pre-amp mode allows for the addition of an external power amplifier to suit the very largest of dedicated home  theater environments.  

Of course, all aspects of the power amplification, power supply and signal path have been carefully honed by the Marantz Sound Master, based in Shirakawa, Japan, to ensure the best possible  sound quality with all source components and in all audio modes.

All digital and analog signals pass through the Marantz HDAM SA-2 pre-amplifier stage to ensure the characteristic warmth and musicality expected from any Marantz audio product.

Key Features

• SHARC Dual DSP with 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC 
• Symmetrical, Monolithic amplifier with 11 x 140 watts per channel 
• Timeless design with the iconic Marantz porthole display and modern  
• high definition on-screen display 
• 8K support for x 7 HDMI inputs with x 3 HDMI outputs 
• Support for Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X Pro and Auro 3D 
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 advanced room optimization and Dirac Live  
• calibration optionally available 
• Access to streaming services via HEOS, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2,  
• Bluetooth and more, all built-in  
• Sound Master tuned, made in Shirakawa, Japan 
• Five-year warranty 

State-of-the-art Processing  

As befits its status as the flagship AVR in the Marantz portfolio, the CINEMA 30 deploys the latest and most powerful Analog Devices SHARC dual DSP chipset coupled to state-of-the-art 32-bit ESS Sabre DACs with dedicated jitter reduction. The result is a powerful digital platform able to precisely decode and accurately process all forms of incoming audio, from high resolution stereo to the latest forms of immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X Pro and Auro 3D.

To ensure the best possible results with a broad range of speakers in any listening environment, CINEMA 30 teams that capability with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 advanced room optimization, based on automatic calibration of speaker sizes, speaker distances, level adjustment and more, all enabled by an included microphone.

Dirac Live calibration is optionally available and includes Dirac Live Bass Control, allowing for fully optimized low frequency integration for up to four independent subwoofers, giving perfectly coherent bass response in even the most challenging room environment.

Digital & Analog Solution in one

CINEMA 30 scales to meet an extensive range of system configurations now and in the future. Each of its seven HDMI inputs can support 8K video and its brand-new high resolution user interface makes setup and customization seamless. Multiple analog and digital inputs, coupled to an extensive range of custom installation optimized features means CINEMA 30 can be adapted to suit every possible customer use case from intimate media rooms through to large dedicated home theaters.

Naturally, CINEMA 30 also supports the latest HEOS whole-home multi-room platform giving effortless access to a broad range of streaming service content, all seamlessly integrated into one unified user experience. Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth complement HEOS to ensure access to the broadest possible range of mobile devices and use cases. Finally, CINEMA 30 can be integrated with your choice of Alexa, Google or HomePod Voice Assistant for the ultimate in simple yet smart accessibility.

Dave Sheen, President of the Luxury Performance Audio Group, Masimo Consumer commenting on the launch, said: “CINEMA 30 represents a statement of excellence for Marantz in the AVR category and one of the most sophisticated designs the team has created in its 70-year history. I cannot wait to hear how it is received by our loyal customers and specialist reviewers.”

Price & Availability

The new Marantz CINEMA 30 AVR will be available from February 2024 with a valuable 5-year warranty for $4,500 at Crutchfield, Value Electronics, Amazon and Marantz.com and from selected retailers.

Related: Marantz’s CINEMA 40 and 50 AVRs Shimmer in a Luxurious Silver Gold Finish