# Marantz Series 2 audio equipment releases > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marantz-series-2-audio-equipment-releases > Updated: 2026-09-19T08:21:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Marantz has announced and released updated versions of its high-end audio equipment under the Series 2 designation. On September 16, the company announced the CINEMA 60 Series 2 and the slim-design CINEMA 70s Series 2 AV amplifiers. These models feature power amplifier technology derived from the flagship CINEMA 40, utilizing discrete AB-class linear power amplifier circuits. Technical upgrades include the adoption of a new 8-channel 32-bit DAC from Cirrus Logic and integrated HDMI jitter reduction. On September 19, Marantz released the Cinema 50 Series 2 audio processor. This update features a revised Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) architecture, replacing multiple two-channel Texas Instruments chips with two eight-channel Cirrus Logic CS4308S chips. This change is intended to ensure better synchronization of clocks, filters, and output stages across all channels. While the internal components have been improved, the retail price for the Cinema 50 Series 2 remains the same as the original 2022 model. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Marantz releases Cinema 50 Series 2 audio processor Marantz has launched the Cinema 50 Series 2, featuring upgraded Cirrus Logic DAC chips for improved channel synchronization and audio consistency in home cinema setups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marantz-releases-cinema-50-series-2-audio-processor ### 2026-09-16: Marantz announces CINEMA 60 and 70s Series 2 AV amplifiers Marantz announced the CINEMA 60 Series 2 and CINEMA 70s Series 2 AV amplifiers, featuring upgraded AB-class power amps and 32-bit DACs. Both models launch on October 30 in Japan. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marantz-announces-cinema-60-and-70s-series-2-av-amplifiers --- Cite as: Marantz Series 2 audio equipment releases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marantz-series-2-audio-equipment-releases