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- Review count36
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- First reviewSeptember 6, 2019
- Last reviewJanuary 5, 2023
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- Average rating4.8
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- First review commentDecember 11, 2022
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![The Red Shoes [Criterion Collection] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1948]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/53399420-4e5c-4cab-bc50-ba785a8bc688.jpg)
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5
100% worth the upgrade
on December 17, 2021
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I wasn’t sure how much better the 4K release would be over the already excellent Blu-ray, but Criterion really hit this one out of the park. I found myself mesmerized by the incredible colors and extra amounts of detail visible in the frames. Some of the close-ups are jaw-droppingly gorgeous.
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![Invasion of the Body Snatchers [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1978]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/cbd99c1e-e290-4555-b690-de0c6a1112f6.jpg)
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5
Kino got it right.
on December 17, 2021
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This is a first rate 4K transfer. The image is often quite gorgeous and the stereo sound mix is great too. I’m very happy with Kino’s release.
Length of ownership: 29
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![Ran [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1985]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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5
Exemplary 4k release
on December 17, 2021
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The steelbook artwork is absolutely beautiful and ranks as one of my all time favorites. The 4K transfer of the film is gorgeous and the sound is perfectly suitable for the type of film.
Length of ownership: 27
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![Halloween III: Season of the Witch - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [2 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/57784dbc-820c-40ea-be71-684c4c864468.jpg)
A mad Druidic warlock out for blood vengeance... a twisted plan to give millions of trick-or-treaters their most terrifying Halloween ever thanks to some lethal Halloween masks... and an armada of android assassins. There's all that and more (but not Michael Myers!) in this horror tale about Inchthe night nobody comes home!Inch Tom Atkins, Stacy Nelkin, and Dan O'Herlihy star. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English. Two-disc set.
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5
Don't Forget to Watch the Big Giveaway!
on October 31, 2021
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Shout Factory's release of Halloween III on 4k disc, from a fresh restoration, was a big surprise, and a welcome one. I honestly never thought this film would receive that kind of treatment. The end result is a beautiful image that really allows the film to shine. Halloween III has never looked this good before, and with the new Dolby Atmos mix, has never sounded better either. Although it has been widely panned for being called Halloween without Michael Myers being in it, it still has the look and feel of those first two films. The story has some plot holes in it, but overall I would say it's a fun little horror film that, in my opinion, makes a great book end companion piece to the first two films.
Length of ownership: 29
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![Halloween II - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ab3ceb8f-5b46-4838-8d0f-4c4b4960dc85.jpg)
The most terrifying night of the year continues in this chilling sequel to the seminal slasher. Psychotic-and seemingly unstoppable-killing machine Michael Myers stalks the Haddonfield hospital where teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is recuperating. Can Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) prevent Myers from engaging in some Inchexploratory surgeryInch of his own? With Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest. 92 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English. Three-disc set.
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5
Halloween II 4K
on October 31, 2021
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Shout Factory's release of Halloween II on 4k disc, from a fresh restoration, was a big surprise, and a welcome one. I honestly never thought this film would receive that kind of treatment. The end result is a beautiful image that really allows the film to shine. Halloween II has never looked this good before, and with the new Dolby Atmos mix, has never sounded better either. Halloween II may not be as good of a film as the original, but like the original, I've been watching it regularly since the 80's. It has that special nostalgic feel to it that makes me watch it every year. It's a great companion to the original, especially now with both films receiving top notch restorations and 4k presentations.
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![Halloween (Collector's Edition) - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/baa8b54f-5330-4b97-b74e-c300f7702a1e.jpg)
John Carpenter's groundbreaking shocker that opened the floodgates for hundreds of imitators stills packs a scare-raising punch. Fifteen years after being placed in an asylum for killing his sister on Halloween, maniacal Michael Myers escapes and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, in search of new victims. Jamie Lee Curtis (her film debut), Donald Pleasence, Nancy Loomis, and P.J. Soles star. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English. Three-disc set.
Customer Rating
5
Finally!
on October 31, 2021
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I've been watching Halloween regularly since the 80's and I've seen it on every format, including laserdisc. This, in my opinion, is the absolute best presentation of the film. I was very disappointed by the last 4K disc release from Lionsgate, because the colors were all stripped away and the whole thing looked off. Shout Factory remedies that with a new 4K scan of the original camera negative and the whole image is beautiful, with colors being where they should be. I love the new Dolby Atmos mix, which creates a wider, more detailed sound mix that I found to be more engaging than any previous sound mix I've heard.
Length of ownership: 32
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![Misery [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1990]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c04f93b8-ff76-43be-b372-ce67fa7f6b3e.jpg)
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5
Misery Lives On In 4K
on October 23, 2021
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Misery looks fantastic in 4K. The whole presentation shines and is well worth the upgrade.
Length of ownership: 12
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![The Thing (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) [UHD] [Standard] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ef58eee3-87e0-420f-9818-7e179c339d09.jpg)
The Thing (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) [UHD]
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5
The Thing in 4K!
on September 10, 2021
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I've loved this film since I was a kid and I have to say this is the absolute best presentation of the film ever put on video. It looks like a brand new film with excellent detail, solid blacks, and an excellent range of colors. The sound mix wasn't as good as I'd hoped, but it certainly is no slouch. It is an older film made during a time when sound mixes were often the least funded element of the studios. Highly recommended!
Length of ownership: 8
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![Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) [UHD] [Standard] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5be1e594-d8ed-434b-9cfd-3d4a4778ee1a.jpg)
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (4K Ultra H
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5
A Knockout!
on August 20, 2021
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The 4K disc is absolutely a must own if you like Scott Pilgrim. Not only are the visuals detailed and punchy (pun intended), but the Atmos sound mix is very dynamic and immersive. It elevates the viewing experience to a whole new level.
Length of ownership: 9
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![In the Line of Fire [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1993]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/bfe208cc-f9c7-481c-9b81-872e0de5778e.jpg)
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5
Does the film justice!
on July 23, 2021
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The 4K UHD release of In The Line of Fire is absolutely the best presentation of the film on any video format so far. The picture and sound quality are top-notch, enhancing the viewing experience quite a bit.
Length of ownership: 8
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Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 70S AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 70S features 7.2 channels with 50W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features the latest in video technology, with 7 HDMI ports (6 In / 1 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass through. The Cinema 70S also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 70S features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allows you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5I am convinced!
By AdamM
Absolutely fantastic unit! I needed to upgrade my Sonos AMP for a proper AVR due to lack of HDMI ports.
Paired with KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf speakers along with KEF KC62 Sub this thing performs great and supports any type of modern decoding. Lack of 1440p support for PS5 (can do 1080p and 4K) is not heart breaking but I haven't seen AVRs on the market that support it natively.
Integration with Apple TV, Turntable and other stuff is fantastic too and QMS, auto switching and Audyssey (yes I would prefer DIRAC live but at this price point is impossible) is fantastic and overall I am very happy.
Keep in mind that due to slim form factor, you only get 50W per channel so make sure your speakers are efficient. I keep my volume at between 50-65 (out of 98 available) and eventually will add a center speaker and remaining speakers to complete 7.2 setup.
Even initial setup and confirmation was great, app is responsive and all on screen setup and settings menus are in 4K which is welcome as well.
HEOS works great for music and with multi zone and multi sub support you can really create interesting setups.
Again, coming from SONOS AMP which was simple to operate but lacked advanced control for its phantom center channel - often vocals in movies would end up muffled due to poor mastering or mastering in general for surround only.
Cinema 70s improved the clarity to a point where in the near future I dont need to even look into a center channel.
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December 11, 2022
Speaking from experience with a previous model of the Marantz slimline receiver, adding the separate speakers really elevates the experience, even if you think it sounds great without a center or surround. I was floored when I heard the difference. I have all Martin Logan speakers and the receiver makes them sing. This new model has more pre-outs than mine does, so if you have large speakers and want more power to drive them, then you can connect one or more external amplifiers made by any company via a pair of interconnect cables. I currently have an external stereo amp from PS Audio to drive my main speakers, because they are big and need the power, with all other speakers driven by the Marantz, and it sounds wonderful. This new slimline model offers more than previous models, so I'm seriously considering buying this new model.
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Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 70S AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 70S features 7.2 channels with 50W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features the latest in video technology, with 7 HDMI ports (6 In / 1 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass through. The Cinema 70S also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 70S features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allows you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.