Marantz - CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 - 9.4-Channel AV Receiver with Dirac Live
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ℹ Product Information
Stop Watching. Start Feeling. The Marantz CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 is a 9.4-channel AV receiver with 110W per channel, 11.4 pre-amp outputs, HDAM SA2, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live room correction (included), 4 independent subwoofer outputs, 6 HDMI inputs with 3 outputs including eARC, and HEOS™ multi-room streaming — premium home cinema performance without compromise.
Stop Watching. Start Feeling.
At Marantz, we believe true cinematic experiences come to life through sound. The CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 is the realisation of that conviction at its most complete — a 9.4-channel AV receiver engineered to deliver premium home cinema performance without compromise, for those who don't just want to watch but to feel every moment of their movies, music, and games with unforgettable impact and scale.
From explosive action and crystal-clear dialogue to soaring scores and breathtaking surround effects, the CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 elevates everything you love about the movies. With nine discrete 110-watt amplifier channels, support for up to 11.4 channels in pre-amp mode, IMAX Enhanced certification, AURO-3D, 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live room correction included as standard, four independent subwoofer outputs, and three HDMI outputs for multi-room display flexibility, this is a receiver purpose-built for dedicated media rooms and home theatres where nothing less than the full cinematic experience will do.
Greater Power for Greater Immersion — 9 × 110W, HDAM SA2
The CINEMA 50 SERIES 2's amplifier section is engineered to match the ambition of the system it powers. Nine discrete power amplifiers, each driven by Current Feedback Topology and Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM SA2), deliver 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms — or 150 watts into 6 ohms. The result is amplification with the dynamic authority and musical refinement to drive the most demanding speaker configurations with confidence, from quiet atmospheric detail to full-scale cinematic impact, without compression or distortion.
Gold-plated RCA terminals, a Clock Jitter Reducer, Pure Direct mode, and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration — the most advanced version of Audyssey's measurement system, with 32-band EQ precision — combine with Dirac Live room correction (included, not a paid upgrade) for a level of acoustic optimisation previously reserved for reference-level cinema installations.
Immersive Formats — Every Standard, Covered
The CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 decodes every major immersive audio format in use today. Dolby Atmos places sound in three-dimensional space with object-based precision. DTS:X and DTS Neural:X provide the DTS equivalent. IMAX Enhanced delivers the IMAX reference experience at home — certified picture and sound quality optimised for the format. AURO-3D adds a third dimension of height audio using the same speakers rather than dedicated overhead channels. 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H extend the immersive audio ecosystem further still.
With 11.4 channels of pre-amp output, the CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 provides the signal path for the most elaborate speaker configurations — from a 7.4.4 Atmos layout to complex custom cinema designs with multiple height speaker zones and four independent subwoofer positions.
Next-Generation Audio Performance — 32-Bit DAC & Audyssey MultEQ XT32
An upgraded high-performance 32-bit DAC enhances clarity, resolution, and dynamic range across every source. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 — with 32-band parametric EQ precision and Audyssey LFC (Low Frequency Containment) for subwoofer management in shared living spaces — provides the most comprehensive automated room calibration in the CINEMA Series range. Bass Sync and Optimised Bass Redirection complete a bass management system without rival at this level.
Flexible Connectivity — Three HDMI Outputs, Four Subwoofer Outs
Six HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 2.3 deliver 6 / 2 full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through (up to 40Gbps), with Variable Refresh Rate, ALLM, AMD FreeSync, and full Dynamic HDR including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG. Three HDMI outputs — two main and one zone — enable simultaneous display across multiple rooms and screens, with Zone HDMI output from the HDMI source.
Five analogue RCA inputs, a Moving Magnet phono input, two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, and 4 independent subwoofer outputs provide comprehensive source and bass system connectivity. Eleven gold-plated screw speaker terminals with bi-amp and Speaker A/B assignability accommodate the most ambitious speaker configurations. RS232, IP, IR Flasher, Marantz Remote Bus, and DC Trigger provide full custom installation capability.
For the Soundtrack of Your Life — HEOS™ & Roon Ready
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Mood Mix, TuneIn, and Roon Ready cover every major streaming platform. Lossless FLAC, WAV, and ALAC up to 192kHz/24-bit, DSD at 2.8 and 5.6MHz, DSD Audio Capability via HDMI, and gapless playback ensure every high-resolution source is handled with complete fidelity. Two independent zones with Zone HDMI output capability extend the full cinematic experience to additional rooms.
Feature Cards
⚡ 9 × 110W — HDAM SA2 & Current Feedback Topology
Nine discrete power amplifiers with HDAM SA2 and Current Feedback Topology deliver 110W per channel (8Ω) or 150W (6Ω) — with gold-plated terminals, Clock Jitter Reducer, Pure Direct, and the dynamic authority to power the most ambitious home cinema configurations.
🎬 IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, Dolby Atmos & Full Immersive Decoding
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H — every major immersive audio format decoded across 11.4 pre-amp channels, for a home cinema that sets no limits on configuration or ambition.
🔊 Dirac Live Included — Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Dirac Live room correction is included as standard (not a paid upgrade), alongside Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with 32-band EQ, Audyssey LFC, and 4 independent subwoofer outputs — for the most comprehensive acoustic optimisation in the CINEMA Series range.
📺 6 HDMI In / 3 Out — Zone HDMI, eARC, 8K
Six HDMI 2.1 inputs with full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through, three HDMI outputs with Zone HDMI capability, eARC, AMD FreeSync, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, VRR, and ALLM — complete video connectivity for multi-room, multi-display cinema systems.
Editorial Blockquote
"CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 is for those who don't just want to watch but to feel every moment of their movies, music and games with unforgettable impact and scale. Premium home cinema performance without compromise." — Marantz
At-a-Glance Bullets
- 9.4-channel AV receiver — 9 discrete power amplifiers
- 110W per channel (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) / 150W (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive)
- 11.4-channel pre-amp output capability
- Current Feedback Topology — HDAM SA2 (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules)
- Upgraded 32-bit 8-channel DAC — Sound Master tuned performance
- Gold-plated RCA terminals — Clock Jitter Reducer — Pure Direct
- Metal front panel
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos Height Virtualisation, Atmos Music
- DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD
- IMAX Enhanced — AURO-3D — 360 Reality Audio — MPEG-H
- Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (32-band EQ) — Audyssey LFC — Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Volume
- Dirac Live room correction — INCLUDED (not an optional upgrade)
- MDAX2 Compressed Audio Enhancer
- Subwoofer Mode: Standard AND Directional
- 6 × HDMI 2.1 inputs (rear) — HDCP 2.3 — full 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz (6 in, 2 out at 40Gbps)
- 3 × HDMI outputs (2 main + 1 zone) — Zone HDMI output from HDMI source
- eARC / ARC — Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, Dynamic HDR
- VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync — DSD Audio Capability via HDMI / CEC
- 5 × analogue stereo RCA inputs — 1 × phono (MM)
- 2 × optical + 2 × coaxial digital inputs
- 11.4 multichannel pre-amp outputs — 4 × independent subwoofer outputs
- 11 × gold-plated screw speaker terminals — bi-amp, Speaker A/B assignable
- No AM/FM tuner
- HEOS™ multi-room — 2 zones — Zone HDMI output
- AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect
- Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, SoundCloud
- Roon Ready
- Lossless: FLAC / WAV / ALAC 192kHz/24-bit — DSD 2.8/5.6MHz — Gapless playback
- Bluetooth — Bluetooth re-transmit for headphones
- Dual-band Wi-Fi — Ethernet
- Porthole OLED display — Modern HD GUI
- RS232 / IP control / IR Flasher / Marantz Remote Bus / DC Trigger output
- Bass Sync / Variable Crossover / Optimised Bass Redirection
- ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer — Firmware update via network/USB
- Power consumption: 680W — ECO standby: 60W/100W — Standby: 0.2W
- Dimensions (W × D × H with horizontal antenna): 442 × 404 × 165mm — Weight: 13.5kg
- Available in Black
Finish / Colour Options
- Black
Specifications
Multichannel Surround
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 II / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| AURO-3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG-H | Yes / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Processing (Preamp) Channels | 11.4 |
Sound Enhancements
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Power Transformer | EI |
| Current Feedback Topology | Yes |
| Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) | Yes (SA2) |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Subwoofer Mode: Standard / Directional | Yes / Yes |
| Dirac Live | Included (standard) |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer | MDAX2 |
Network & Streaming
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit (Headphones) | Yes |
| Volume Control for Bluetooth Transmitter | Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
| Lossy Formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless Formats | FLAC / WAV / ALAC — 192kHz/24-bit |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8 / 5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | AirPlay 2 |
| Internet Radio | 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 |
| App Control (Smartphones) | Marantz AVR Remote / HEOS |
| App Control (Tablets) | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs (Back / Front) | 6 / 0 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 2 / 1 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080P / 4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz Pass-through In/Out | 6 in / 2 out (up to 40Gbps) |
| Enhanced ARC / ARC | Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM Pass-through for Gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Compatible | Yes |
| 3D / HDMI Pass-through in Standby | Yes / Yes |
| CEC / DSD Audio Capability / Auto LipSync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 3 |
| 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) |
| Speaker Terminals | 11 — Gold-Plated Screw |
| Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable / Assignable |
| Front USB Input | Yes |
| USB Power Supply (Rear) | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | No |
Multiroom / CI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR / IP | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source | HDMI / Optical, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue |
| Zone Audio Output | Speaker / Pre-out |
| 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 |
Amplifier & General
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Power Amplifiers | 9 |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) | 110W |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive) | 150W |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| Front Display | Porthole OLED |
| GUI | Modern HD GUI |
| Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
| Firmware Update | Network / USB |
| Variable Crossover / Optimised Bass Redirection / Bass Sync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC054SR |
| Power Consumption | 680W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) | 60W / 100W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2W |
| Network Standby Consumption | < 2.0W |
| Dimensions — Antenna Horizontal (W × D × H) | 442 × 404 × 165mm |
| Dimensions — Antenna Vertical (W × D × H) | 442 × 404 × 235mm |
| Dimensions — Without Antenna (W × D × H) | 442 × 392 × 165mm |
| Weight | 13.5kg |
| Available Colour | Black |
In the Box
- Main unit
- Remote control (RC054SR) with batteries
- AM/FM antennas (2 × external detachable)
- Audyssey microphone with cardboard stand
- Wire labels
- Quick start guide
- AC cord
Closing Quote
"Nine channels of HDAM SA2 power. IMAX Enhanced. AURO-3D. Dirac Live included. Four independent subwoofers. The Marantz CINEMA 50 SERIES 2 — premium home cinema performance without compromise, built for those who feel every moment."
ℹ Specifications
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 II / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| AURO-3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG-H | Yes / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Processing (Preamp) Channels | 11.4 |
Sound Enhancements
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| Power Transformer | EI |
| Current Feedback Topology | Yes |
| Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) | Yes (SA2) |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Subwoofer Mode: Standard / Directional | Yes / Yes |
| Dirac Live | Included (standard) |
| Compressed Audio Enhancer | MDAX2 |
Network & Streaming
| HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit (Headphones) | Yes |
| Volume Control for Bluetooth Transmitter | Yes |
| Network Audio Sharing | Yes |
| Lossy Formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless Formats | FLAC / WAV / ALAC — 192kHz/24-bit |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8 / 5.6MHz) |
| Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | AirPlay 2 |
| Internet Radio | 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 |
| App Control (Smartphones) | Marantz AVR Remote / HEOS |
| App Control (Tablets) | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Ethernet | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI
| HDMI Inputs (Back / Front) | 6 / 0 |
| HDCP 2.3 Support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs (Main / Zone) | 2 / 1 |
| HDMI Scaling | 1080P / 4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz / 4K/120Hz | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz Pass-through In/Out | 6 in / 2 out (up to 40Gbps) |
| Enhanced ARC / ARC | Yes / Yes |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ALLM Pass-through for Gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Frame Transport | Yes / Yes |
| AMD FreeSync Compatible | Yes |
| 3D / HDMI Pass-through in Standby | Yes / Yes |
| CEC / DSD Audio Capability / Auto LipSync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
Inputs & Outputs
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 3 |
| 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) |
| Speaker Terminals | 11 — Gold-Plated Screw |
| Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable / Assignable |
| Front USB Input | Yes |
| USB Power Supply (Rear) | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | No |
Multiroom / CI
| HEOS Multi-Room Integrated | Yes |
| HEOS Link Compatibility: IR / IP | Yes / Yes |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| Zone Audio Source | HDMI / Optical, Coax / Network, USB / Analogue |
| Zone Audio Output | Speaker / Pre-out |
| 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 |
Amplifier & General
| Number of Power Amplifiers | 9 |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08%, 2ch drive) | 110W |
| Power Output (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.7%, 2ch drive) | 150W |
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
| Front Display | Porthole OLED |
| GUI | Modern HD GUI |
| Setup Assistant / Smart Select | Yes / Yes |
| Firmware Update | Network / USB |
| Variable Crossover / Optimised Bass Redirection / Bass Sync | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| ECO Mode / Auto Power Off / Sleep Timer | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| System Remote Control | RC054SR |
| Power Consumption | 680W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) | 60W / 100W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2W |
| Network Standby Consumption | < 2.0W |
| Dimensions — Antenna Horizontal (W × D × H) | 442 × 404 × 165mm |
| Dimensions — Antenna Vertical (W × D × H) | 442 × 404 × 235mm |
| Dimensions — Without Antenna (W × D × H) | 442 × 392 × 165mm |
| Weight | 13.5kg |
| Available Colour | Black |
In the Box
- Main unit
- Remote control (RC054SR) with batteries
- AM/FM antennas (2 × external detachable)
- Audyssey microphone with cardboard stand
- Wire labels
- Quick start guide
- AC cord