Marantz Cinema 30 vs NAD T 778

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      BrandMarantzNAD
      ModelCinema 30T 778
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAAll
      Release Year20242020
      PredecessorMarantz SR8015
      AMPLIFIER Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      Channels11.49.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1% THD, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignMonolithicHybrid Digital Amplifier Technology
      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 NAD T 778
      DACESS Sabre
      Maximum Channel Processing13.411.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp up to 7.1.4
      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 7.1.4
      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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 13.1-ch (Built-In)
      MQA Decoding
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, AIFF
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, AIFF
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC, WAV, AIFF
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 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
      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

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      CALIBRATION Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) Dirac Live™
      Audyssey App Support
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      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)
      DSC (Display Stream Compression)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      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 NAD T 778
      Wi-Fi via dongle
      Bluetooth SBC via USB micro adapter
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      BluOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices free BluOS controller app for iOS and Android devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      HDMI Inputs76 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)2 (simultaneous)
      8K Inputs7
      USB Input1 Front for USB memory2
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs62
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs13.411.2
      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 InputsUSBHDMI, USB
      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 NAD T 778
      Number of Zones32
      Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre OutPre Out
      Zone 3 OutsPre Out
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output33
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 3
      MISCELLANEOUS Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface
      GUI Languages3
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      Display 2 lines + port hole OLEDLCD touch panel
      Remote ControllerRC-051SRHTR 8
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Setup Assistant

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      RADIO Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      Analog Tuner FM/AM
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      ChassisCopper Platted
      Front PanelMetal
      ConstructionModular Design
      Speaker Terminals139
      Large Speaker Terminals139
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption780 W700 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.5 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      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"
      435 mm x 140 mm x 430 mm
      17-3/16" x 5-9/16" x 16-15/16"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)21" x 12" x 21.25"
      Weight19.4 kg (42.8 lbs)12.1 kg (26.7 lbs)
      Weight of Package49.5 lb15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)

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      SPECIFICATIONS Marantz Cinema 30 NAD T 778
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)170 W (1% THD)
      Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive9 x 85 W (19.3dBW) (20 Hz - 20 kHz, all channels driven, 4 Ω and 8 Ω)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)280 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)165 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz-20 kHz, rated power)
      0.03% (20 Hz-20 kHz, 1/3 power)
      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)
      Damping Factor300 (20 Hz - 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩAmplifier Section: 1.12 V (ref. 8 Ω, VOL at 0 dB for 85 W)
      Preamplifier Section: 245 mVrms (ref. 2V)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV6.2 mVrms (2V output)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)90 mVrms (1 kHz)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.2 V
      Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance4.5 Vrms
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dBAmplifier Section: 100 dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ω, A-WTD)
      Preamplifier Section: 100dB (ref. 2V, A-WTD)
      S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))Amplifier Section: 85 dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ω, A-WTD)
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB80 dB (2Vrms, A-WTD)
      S/N Ratio (digital)104 dB
      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)Amplifier Section: ±0.3 dB/-0.8 dB (ref. 1kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Preamplifier Section: ±0.5dB (ref. 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 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 Version5․4
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
      FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
      AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      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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