The Marantz CINEMA 40 A/V Receiver is a reference-level 9.4-channel home theater engine engineered for high-performance reference cinema and audiophile music playback. Handcrafted at Marantz’s famed Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan, this high-end receiver delivers 125 Watts per channel of signature warm Class A/B power featuring Marantz HDAM-SA2 circuitry. Supporting up to 11.4-channel processing, full 8K HDMI 2.1 routing, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, and HEOS® wireless multi-room streaming, it anchors flagship home theaters with effortless dynamic scale.
Key Features & Innovations
Signature 9.4-Channel Class A/B Amplification — the Marantz CINEMA 40 A/V Receiver drives 125 Watts per channel (8 Ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.05% THD) utilizing proprietary HDAM-SA2 board modules for ultra-wide dynamic range and low noise.
11.4-Channel Processing & Quad Subwoofer Outputs — features 11.4 preamplifier processing channels to expand to a 7.4.4 setup with an external power amp, alongside four independent subwoofer outputs with directional bass management.
Full 8K HDMI 2.1 Pipeline with HDCP 2.3 — all seven HDMI inputs and two main outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video passthrough, eARC, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ for next-generation gaming and film viewing.
Audyssey MultEQ XT32 & Dirac Live Upgradable — equipped with Audyssey room correction out of the box, with full support for optional Dirac Live room calibration licenses to fine-tune acoustic response in complex rooms.
HEOS® Built-in High-Resolution Streaming — stream lossless music via Wi-Fi or Ethernet from Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music HD, AirPlay 2, and Roon, integrated into a unified multi-room wireless ecosystem.
FAQ — CINEMA 40
Does the Marantz CINEMA 40 support Dirac Live room correction?
Yes. The Marantz CINEMA 40 A/V Receiver includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32 out of the box and supports Dirac Live Room Correction (and Dirac Live Bass Control) via a purchased license software upgrade from Dirac.
How many subwoofers can be connected and independently calibrated?
It features four independent RCA subwoofer pre-outs, allowing precise individual volume, delay, and EQ settings for up to four active subwoofers using Audyssey or Dirac Live.
Can I expand the receiver beyond 9 channels of amplification?
Yes. With its 11.4-channel processing capability and 11.4 channel RCA pre-outs, adding a 2-channel external power amplifier allows you to drive a full 7.4.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X speaker configuration.
Where is the Marantz CINEMA 40 manufactured?
The CINEMA 40 is masterfully crafted and precision-tuned at Marantz's state-of-the-art Shirakawa Audio Works facility in Japan.
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