Marantz Cinema 50 Silver
Score: 84/100
JBL MA7100HP White
Score: 86/100Rankings
The JBL MA7100HP is a 7.2-channel AV receiver delivering strong power and 8K video support, with extensive wireless streaming options. Its drawbacks include the absence of an Ethernet port, a short 1-year warranty, and a relatively heavy build. Ideal for home-theater enthusiasts seeking high performance and future-ready video capabilities.
The Marantz Cinema 50 is a powerful 9.4-channel AV receiver offering 110 W per channel, 8K video, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and extensive connectivity for immersive home-theater setups. Its high power draw and substantial weight make installation more demanding, and the warranty is only three years. Best suited for medium-to-large rooms where full surround sound is desired.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7best | 6 | |
3best | 2 | |
110 W | 125 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 680 Wbest | 700 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 Wbest | 0.5 W |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 441.96 mm | 432 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 165.1 mm | 135 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
HDMI Inputs | 7 | 6 |
HDMI Outputs | 3 | 2 |
Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC, DSD, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro‑3D, IMAX | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS:MA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, WMA, Pure Analog |
Channel Configuration | 9.4 | 7.2 |
Power(3) | ||
Power Output (per channel, 8 Ω) (W) | 110 W | 125 W |
Power Consumption (Operating) (W) | 680 W | 700 W |
Standby Power Consumption (W) | 0.2 W | 0.5 W |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features(1) | ||
Video Support (e.g., 4K/8K) | 8K/60Hz,HDR10+,Dolby Vision,HLG | 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Width (mm) | 441.96 mm | 432 mm |
Height (mm) | 165.1 mm | 135 mm |
Depth (mm) | 393.7 mm | 396 mm |
Weight (kg) | 16.63 kg | 7.4 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Cinema 50 for its warm Marantz sound signature, robust HDAM amplification, and future-ready 8K HDMI infrastructure, while also highlighting the ease of calibration with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and the convenience of HEOS multi-room streaming. The build quality and five-year warranty are repeatedly noted as strong selling points.
Consumers repeatedly praise the receiver's straightforward setup process, the breadth of connectivity options, and the ability to stream high-resolution music throughout the house via HEOS. The remote and voice-assistant integration are also frequently mentioned as convenient features.
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No everyday user feedback or reviews are present in the data, indicating a lack of publicly shared consumer sentiment for this model.
