Marantz Cinema 40 Premium 9.4ch AV Receiver

Reference-grade 9.4 channel home cinema with the Marantz sound

The Marantz Cinema 40 Premium 9.4ch AV Receiver is a nine-channel receiver rated at 125 watts per channel, built around Marantz HDAM amplification and current feedback circuitry. It decodes the current immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, and passes 8K video with support for the latest gaming features. HEOS streaming, Dirac Live support and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 round out a receiver aimed at serious home theatre builds.

Why You'll Love It

• The Marantz sound. HDAM amplifier modules and current feedback topology give the warm, detailed character Marantz is known for.
• Immersive audio, fully covered. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced are all supported, with up to 11.4 processing channels.
• 8K and gaming ready. All seven HDMI inputs pass 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz, with VRR, ALLM and Quick Frame Transport for current consoles.

Under the Hood

• Nine channels of discrete power. 125 watts per channel into 8 Ω (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.05%, two channels driven) from a discrete Class A/B amplifier.
• Two room correction options. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 is built in, and the receiver also supports Dirac Live for room optimisation.
• Four independent subwoofer outputs. The 9.4 configuration provides four independent subwoofer outputs, plus a moving magnet phono input for a turntable.

CHT Insider Verdict

The Cinema 40 is where serious home theatre builds tend to land. It pairs Marantz HDAM amplification with a full set of immersive formats, 8K passthrough and both Audyssey and Dirac Live room correction, so it can anchor a large, high-end system for years. HEOS multi-room and AirPlay 2 make it just as capable for everyday music.

Pro Tip: Run the included Audyssey microphone calibration first, then add Dirac Live if you want to fine-tune further; the four independent subwoofer outputs let you place and level-match multiple subwoofers for even bass across the whole room.