Marantz Cinema 30 vs Sony STR-DH790

      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790
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      Highlights

      • 11.4 Channels
      • 13.4 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz Cinema 30
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz Cinema 30 to Sony STR-DH790 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Marantz Cinema 30 has 11 channel and the Sony STR-DH790 has 7 channel amplifiers with Marantz Cinema 30's being more powerful.


      Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790

      Marantz Cinema 30 was introduced in 2024 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 13.4 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Sony STR-DH790 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 94 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      97
      Audio Features
      84
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      62
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      82
      Radio
      36
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      73

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790.

      PROS

      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   Many Channels - 11.4
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   13.4 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Toroidal Transformer
      •   Bluetooth 5․4
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   No Analog Tuner
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Marantz Cinema 30

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz Cinema 30 over Sony STR-DH790.

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      Marantz Cinema 30 vs Sony STR-DH790
      More Channels 11.4 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability 5-ch (assignable) vs
      More Channel Processing 13.4 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Atmos Music vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp vs up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 13.1-ch (Built-In) vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2) vs 1
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs
      USB Input 1 Front for USB memory vs 1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 vs 4
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 13.4 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      More Speaker Terminals 13 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 13 vs 2
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 780 W vs 240 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 175 W (0.7% THD) vs 105 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (digital) 104 dB vs 100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Newer Bluetooth Version 5․4 vs 4․2
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years
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      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH790 over Marantz Cinema 30.

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      Marantz Cinema 30 vs Sony STR-DH790
      Analog Tuner vs FM
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        DTS:X Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) Advanced D.C.A.C.
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
      WEAKNESSES Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790

      11 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Marantz Cinema 30 features 11 channel power amplifier with Monolithic design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH790 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • Current Feedback Topology: Marantz Cinema 30 features Current Feedback Topology which is a well known, Marantz’ original circuit technology. The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with the high requirements set for Super Audio software providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in a very low phase shift. Marantz receivers and amplifiers equipped with Current Feedback can keep the phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth. Unlike conventional Voltage Feedback amplification, the Current Feedback amplification makes the power amplifier in-sensitive to difficult loudspeaker loads.
      • HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module): Marantz Cinema 30 features exclusive Marantz HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) technology found on their Reference Series components. Marantz developed its own discrete circuit boards to replace standard IC's. These HDAM's consist of discrete surface mount components with short mirror image L/R signal paths. Those devices are doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate and reduced noise level, resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound. Over the years Marantz developed different types of the HDAM to improve quality and to fit to the special requirements of a product category like CD or amplifier.
      • Toroidal Transformer: Marantz Cinema 30 has a toroidal transformer which in general costs several times more than a regular C-core transformer and radiates less electromagnetic noise outside its donut shaped core.


      AMPLIFIER Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Channels11.47.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability 5-ch (assignable)

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Marantz Cinema 30's and Sony STR-DH790's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Marantz Cinema 30: 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 7.4.2, 7.4.4, 9.4.2 with internal amplifier and 7.4.6, 9.4.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Marantz Cinema 30: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 7.4.2, 7.4.4, 9.4.2 with internal amplifier and 7.4.6, 9.4.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • Sony STR-DH790: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Marantz Cinema 30: 5.4, 7.4, 9.4 with internal amplifier.
      • Sony STR-DH790: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
      • Marantz Cinema 30: 9.4, 9.4.2, 9.4.4.
      • Sony STR-DH790: Does not support.
      • Bi-Amp: Marantz Cinema 30 is able to bi-amp up to 5 and Sony STR-DH790 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790 support Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Marantz Cinema 30 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

      DTS:X

      Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790 support DTS:X.

      • DTS:X Pro: Marantz Cinema 30 supports DTS:X Pro which is an upgraded version of DTS:X and is no longer limited with 11 channel processing.
      • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Virtual:X: Marantz Cinema 30 supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Marantz Cinema 30 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

      Auro-3D

      Marantz Cinema 30 supports Auro-3D.

      • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

      IMAX Enhanced

      Marantz Cinema 30 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

      • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
      AUDIO DECODING Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 13.1-ch (Built-In)

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      9. HDMI

      Marantz Cinema 30 comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 x 8K for MAIN and 1 x 4K for ZONE2.

      Sony STR-DH790 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Marantz Cinema 30: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-DH790: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 8K Upscaling on Marantz Cinema 30: It can upscale up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Marantz Cinema 30 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
      • HDCP Copy Protection: Marantz Cinema 30 is HDCP 2.3 and Sony STR-DH790 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Marantz Cinema 30 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

      Sony STR-DH790 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


      Gaming Features

      Marantz Cinema 30 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



      VIDEO FEATURES Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz Cinema 30 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz Cinema 30 has 13.4 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Marantz Cinema 30 has 13 channel processing but has only 11 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Marantz Cinema 30 and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH790 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Marantz Cinema 30 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH790 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Marantz Cinema 30
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz Cinema 30
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Marantz Cinema 30 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Marantz Cinema 30
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz Cinema 30: USB
      • Sony STR-DH790: None

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      TERMINALS Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      HDMI Inputs74
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)1
      8K Inputs7
      USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs74
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs13.40.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Marantz Cinema 30 and Sony STR-DH790 and gave them scores of 94 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Marantz Cinema 30

      Sony STR-DH790

      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      73

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   Many Channels - 11.4
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Toroidal Transformer
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W

      Audio Features

      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   Many Channels - 11.4
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   13.4 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      GOOD
      84
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 5․4
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   3 Zones
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      BAD
      36
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      BrandMarantzSony
      ModelCinema 30STR-DH790
      TypeA/V AmplifierA/V Receiver
      CountryUKUSA, Canada and Taiwan
      Release Year20242018
      PredecessorMarantz SR8015 Sony STR-DH770
      AMPLIFIER Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Channels11.47.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignMonolithic
      Current Feedback Topology
      Discrete Amplification
      HDAM
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability 5-ch (assignable)
      AUDIO FEATURES Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      DACESS Sabre
      Maximum Channel Processing13.47.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX
      DTS:X Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 13.1-ch (Built-In)
      360 Reality Audio
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      OP Processing
      Sound Optimizer
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer MDAX2
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) Advanced D.C.A.C.
      Calibration MicrophoneMono
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      Audyssey App Support
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      Music Connect
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      HDMI Inputs74
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)1
      8K Inputs7
      USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs74
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs13.40.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs1
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSB
      Speaker A/B assignable
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      Flasher In
      Remote Control In/Out1 / 1
      ZONES Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre Out
      Zone 3 OutsPre Out
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output3
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)
      GUI Languages9
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      Display 2 lines + port hole OLED
      Remote ControllerRC-051SR
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Setup Assistant
      RADIO Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Analog Tuner FM
      Presets30
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      ChassisCopper Platted
      Front PanelMetal
      Speaker Terminals137
      Large Speaker Terminals132
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption780 W240 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.3 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Dimensions (W x H x D)442 mm x 189 mm x 447 mm (with antenna: 442 mm x 257 mm x 457 mm)
      17.4" × 7.5" × 17.6" (with antenna: 17.4" × 10.2" × 18.0"      		430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm
      17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)21" x 12" x 21.25"
      Weight19.4 kg (42.8 lbs)7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)
      Weight of Package49.5 lb
      SPECIFICATIONS Marantz Cinema 30 Sony STR-DH790
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)
      THD (Digital)0.004% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
      Analog Distortion0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
      Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ500 mV/50 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.2 V2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dB105 dB (500 mV)
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)104 dB100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Dynamic Range (digital)104 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component)
      5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version5․44․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      Warranty3 Years2 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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