Marantz Cinema 50 Series 2 AV Receiver

Introducing the Cinema 50 Series 2 AV Receiver

9.4-Channel AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live and Powered by HEOS

From explosive action and crystal-clear dialogue to soaring scores and breathtaking surround effects, CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 elevates everything you love about the movies, delivering premium home cinema performance without compromise.

With upgraded DACs, Dolby Atmos support for dedicated ceiling speakers, and extensive HDMI connectivity, this 9-channel AV receiver is engineered to deliver immersive surround sound and powerful amplification for purpose-built media rooms and home theatres.

Marantz CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 is for those who dont just want to watch but to feel every moment of their movies, music and games with unforgettable impact and scale.

Product Features
9.4-channel AV receiver
Dolby Atmos immersive audio
8K HDMI eARC connectivity
110W per channel amplification
Timeless Marantz design
Built for movies, music and gaming
Powered by HEOS
Great Power for Greater Immersion 
With 9.4 channels of 110-watt-per-channel amplification and support for up to 11.4 pre-amp mode/pre-outs, CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 provides the power, control and flexibility needed to create a truly cinematic experience. From explosive action to subtle detail, every moment is reproduced with confidence and impact.
Immersive Formats for unforgettable Entertainment
Support for Dolby Atmos provides immersive, room-filling three-dimensional audio from both ear-level and dedicated in-ceiling speakers. The result is a lifelike, cinematic soundstage that places you at the center of every scene. 
Next Generation Audio Performance
A newly upgraded high-performance DAC enhances clarity, resolution and dynamic range across all your content. Combined with carefully selected components and decades of engineering expertise, CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 ensures exceptional sound quality for every source. 
Flexible Connectivity 
A newly upgraded high-performance DAC enhances clarity, resolution and dynamic range across all your content. Combined with carefully selected components and decades of engineering expertise, CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 ensures exceptional sound quality for every source.
Masterfully Tunned Precision Sound

Every Marantz CINEMA Series receiver is meticulously tuned by our Sound Master to deliver a signature sound defined by clarity, balance and musicality. Whether youre watching movies, gaming, or listening to music, every detail is reproduced with precision and emotion.

Technical Specifications

Multichannel Surround 

DTS-HD / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro
Yes / Yes / No

DTS Neo:6 / DTS Neural:X
No / Yes
DTS Virtual:X
Yes

IMAX Enhanced
Yes

Dolby TrueHD / Atmos / Atmos Height Virtualisation / Atmos Music
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes

Dolby ProLogic Il / Dolby Surround
No / Yes

AURO-3D
Yes

360 Reality Audio / MPEG H
Yes / Yes

Multichannel Stereo
Yes

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels
11.4 

Sound Enhancements

Discrete Power Amplifier
Yes

Copper Plated Chassis
No

Power Transformer: Toroidal / E
IEI

Current Feedback Topology
Yes

Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)
Yes (SA2)

Pure Direct
Yes

Pure Direct
Yes

Gold Plated RCA Terminals
Yes

Clock Jitter Reducer
Yes

Audyssey
MultEQ XT32 

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume
Yes / Yes

Subwoofer Mode: Standard / Directional
Yes / Yes

Dirac Live upgradability

Yes

Compressed Audio Enhancer: MDAX2
Yes  

Network 

HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming
Yes

Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones
Yes

Volume control for Bluetooth transmitter
Yes

Network Audio Sharing
Yes

Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC
Yes / Yes / Yes

Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24
Yes / Yes / Yes

DSD Audio Streaming
Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)

FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24
Yes / Yes / Yes

Gapless Playback
Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)

AirPlay Audio Streaming
Yes (AirPlay2)

Internet Radio
Yes (TuneIn)

Spotify* Connect
Yes

Tidal* Connect
Yes

Qobuz* Connect
Yes

Pandora / SiriusXM
Yes / Yes

Other Streaming Services
*Amazon Music / Amazon Music HD/ TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / SoundCloud / Mood Mix

Roon Ready
Yes

Compatible with remote app for smartphones
Marantz AVR Remote / HEOS

Compatible with remote app for tablets
Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet Ports
Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back/Front
6 / 0

HDCP 2.3 support      
Yes

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone  
2 / 1

HDMI to HDMI scaling         
1080p/4K to 8K

HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB
Yes / Yes
8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-through In/Out
6 / 2 (up to 40Gbps)
Enhanced ARC / ARC
Yes / Yes
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching
Yes / Yes / No
AMD FreeSync compatible
Yes (HDMI 4-6)
3D Signal Pass-Through / HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode
Yes / Yes
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction
No / No
CEC / DSD Audio Capability / Auto LipSync
Yes / Yes / Yes
Multiroom /CI 

HEOS Multi-Room Integrated
Yes
HEOS Link Compatibility: IR/ IP
Yes / Yes
Multi-Room zones
2
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog
Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout
Yes / Yes
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source
Yes
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control
Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
IR Flasher In / Marantz Remote Bus
Yes / Yes
DC Trigger Output
1
HDMI Diagnostics
Yes
Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone
Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Dirac Live (upgrade)

Front Display
Porthole OLED
Graphic User Interface - GUI
Modern HD GUI
ISF Certification
No
GUI Languages
3
Setup Assistant / Smart Select
Yes / Yes
Firmware Update by Network / USB
Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over / Optimised Bass Redirection / Bass Sync
Yes / Yes / Yes
ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer
Yes / Yes / Yes
Inputs / Outputs

HDMI In / Out    
6 / 3
Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI       
No / Yes
Analogue In /  Out
5 / 0

Phono (MM) In          
Yes

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial    
2 / 2

Multi-Room Out: Analogue / Digital  
1 / 0

Multichannel Pre-Out
yes, 11.4

Subwoofer Out          
4 (Independent)

7.1 Multichannel Input          
no

Number of Speaker Terminals
11

Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw
Yes / No

Number of Speaker Terminals
11

Speaker A / B
assignable

Bi-Amp Drive
assignable

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal
assignable

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB
No / No / No / No / Yes
USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone
Yes / No / No

USB Power supply on rear panel
Yes
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
Other Specifications
Number of Power Amps
9

Power Output (8 Ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2 Ch Driven)     
110 W

Power Output (6 Ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Ch Driven)         
150 W

General

Metal Front Panel
Yes

System Remote Control
RC054SR

Power Consumption
680 W

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) 
60 W / 100 W

Standby Consumption
0.2 W

CEC Standby Consumption
0.5 W

Network Standby Consumption
Less than 2.0  

Dimensions (W x D x H)
Antenna Horizontal - 442 x 404 x 165 mm
Antenna Vertical - 442 x 404 x 236 mm
No Antenna - 442 x 394 x 165 mm

In The Box     
Main Unit
Remote Control
Batteries
AM/FM Antennas
Wire Lables
Quick Start Guide
Audyssey Microphone
Cardboard Microphone Stand
2 External Detachable Antennas
AC Cord 
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change without notice.

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