Marantz has been building serious home theater gear for over 70 years. The Cinema 60 is their entry point into the current lineup, but it doesn’t cut corners where it counts. The HDAM circuitry inside is the same technology found in their high-end separates, and it makes a real difference in how cleanly the amplifier drives speakers. You get 100 watts across seven channels, which is enough power to fill a large room without distortion, even with demanding floor-standing speakers.

Streaming is handled through HEOS, Marantz’s whole-home platform. It connects to Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, and most other services directly, so you don’t need to rely on your phone staying connected. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are stable, and the setup through the on-screen menu is straightforward. The 7.2 channel configuration lets you run a traditional 5.1 setup with rear surrounds, or add a second subwoofer for tighter bass control. The Cinema 60 also passes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, though you’ll need to add height speakers or up-firing modules to use them.

One honest limitation: the remote is basic and feels cheap compared to the receiver itself. The included AAA batteries work, but you’ll probably want to use the HEOS app for daily control instead. The unit also runs warm during extended use, so leave some breathing room in your cabinet. For the price, you get genuine Marantz sound quality and future-proofed video specs in a package that will drive most speaker setups without breaking a sweat.