Arcam AVR31 vs Marantz Cinema 30

GENERAL	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Brand	Arcam	Marantz
Series	HDA
Model	AVR31	Cinema 30
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	All	USA
Release Year	2022	2024
Predecessor	Arcam AVR30	Marantz SR8015

AMPLIFIER	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Channels	7.2	11.4
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class G	Monolithic
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability		5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
DAC	Dual ESS 9026PRO	ESS Sabre
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	15.2	13.4
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 9.1.6 with external amp	up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
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 9.1.6 with external amp	Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
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)	13.1-ch (Built-In)
MQA Decoding
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, MQA	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple 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
Compressed Music Enhancer		MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode	Stereo Direct, CD Direct
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Dirac Live™	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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 Resolution		480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	aptX HD	SBC
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
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Arcam control app	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
HDMI Inputs	7	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	for factory service	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	4	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	6
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	15.2	13.4
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	AUX (3.5 mm Audio)	USB
Speaker A/B		assignable
Headphone Out	3.5 mm (1/8")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out		1 / 1

ZONES	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	HDMI, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs		Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	3
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
On-Screen Display		Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages		3
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	Large front-panel LCD display	2 lines + port hole OLED
Remote Controller		RC-051SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display		/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	50
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Chassis		Copper Platted
Front Panel		Metal
Speaker Terminals	7	13
Large Speaker Terminals	7	13
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Power Supply	AC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	1500 W	780 W
No Sound Power		ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.5 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Dimensions (W x H x D)	433 mm x 171 mm x 425 mm 17.06" x 6.69" x 18.56"	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"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		21" x 12" x 21.25"
Weight	18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)	19.4 kg (42.8 lbs)
Weight of Package	21.4 kg	49.5 lb

SPECIFICATIONS	Arcam AVR31	Marantz Cinema 30
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.02% THD)	140 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	140 W (0.2% 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, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	200 W (0.2% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	220 W (0.2% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	100 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2% THD) 180 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 4 Ω, 0.2% THD)
THD (Digital)		0.004% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion		0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion		0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable)/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		2.5 mV
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	4.5 Vrms
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 Vrms/560 Ω	1.2 V
Rated Output digital		2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	5 Vrms/560 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	5 Vrms/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	93 dB (normal) 110 dB (stereo direct)	102 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		74 dB
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)	±0.1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	0.15 mV
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		5.6 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 Response		5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard		100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	5․0	5․4
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity		1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency		520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity		18 µV
Warranty	5 Years	3 Years

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

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