Marantz Cinema 50 9.4 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver w/ Dolby Atmos & Built-in Streaming

Marantz CINEMA 50 9.4-Channel AV Receiver

Nine Channels of Amplification, 11.4-Channel Processing, 8K Video, and Advanced Room Correction

The Marantz CINEMA 50 brings serious home theater capability to a single component, combining nine channels of discrete amplification, immersive surround sound processing, extensive HDMI connectivity, and built-in music streaming. Rated at 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms with two channels driven, it can power a 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos speaker system without external amplification. With 11.4-channel processing and preamplifier outputs, it also provides room to expand your system as your needs change.

Positioned below the CINEMA 40 in the Marantz AV receiver lineup, the CINEMA 50 offers much of the flexibility expected from a dedicated home theater processor while retaining the convenience of an integrated receiver. Its class-AB amplification, proprietary Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) circuitry, and current-feedback design reflect Marantz's longstanding emphasis on audio performance. The familiar porthole display, symmetrical front panel, and concealed controls give it the distinctive appearance of the CINEMA Series.

Immersive Sound With Room to Grow

The CINEMA 50 supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, providing flexibility for a variety of immersive speaker configurations. Nine built-in amplifier channels accommodate systems with multiple surround and height speakers, while 11.4-channel processing allows expansion to configurations such as 7.1.4 with additional external amplification.

Four independent subwoofer outputs provide additional flexibility when integrating multiple subwoofers. The receiver also includes 11.4-channel preamplifier outputs, allowing external power amplifiers to handle selected channels or an expanded speaker system.

Advanced Room Correction

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 is built in, providing automated speaker calibration and room correction using the supplied measurement microphone. The system analyzes the acoustic response of your listening environment and adjusts speaker settings to help achieve more consistent performance. Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume are also included.

For users who want additional control over system calibration, the CINEMA 50 is upgradeable to Dirac Live room correction. Dirac Live requires a separate license, and additional measurement hardware may be required. This gives owners another option for refining speaker and room interaction without replacing the receiver.

8K Video and Modern Gaming Connectivity

All six HDMI inputs support 8K video, with compatibility for resolutions up to 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz. The CINEMA 50 also supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), and Dynamic HDR, making it suitable for modern televisions, projectors, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.

Gaming features include Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT). Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) simplifies connections to compatible televisions, while HDMI output capability for a second zone adds flexibility for installations serving more than one room.

Music Streaming and Two-Channel Listening

With HEOS built in, the CINEMA 50 can stream music from supported services and participate in a multiroom audio system with other HEOS-enabled products. AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and network audio playback provide additional ways to access music. The receiver also supports high-resolution FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and DSD files.

Traditional sources haven't been overlooked. An MM phonostage accommodates a compatible turntable, while analog stereo inputs and optical and coaxial digital connections provide options for CD players, external streamers, and other audio components. Pure Direct mode offers a simplified signal path for music listening by bypassing selected processing circuits.

Flexible Installation and System Control

The CINEMA 50 includes assignable amplifier channels, Zone 2 audio capabilities, and a dedicated HDMI output for a second zone. Its setup assistant guides users through initial configuration, while the Marantz AVR Remote and HEOS apps provide control from compatible smartphones and tablets.

For more elaborate installations, IP control, RS-232, IR input, and a DC trigger output allow integration with compatible home automation and control systems. Network and USB firmware updates help keep the receiver's software current.

Features

• Nine channels of discrete class-AB amplification rated at 110 Wpc into 8 ohms with two channels driven

• 11.4-channel processing and preamplifier outputs for expanded speaker configurations

• Four independent subwoofer outputs

• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D support

• Marantz HDAM circuitry and current-feedback amplifier topology

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction with Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume

• Upgradeable to Dirac Live room correction with separately purchased license

• Six HDMI inputs supporting 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz video

• Three HDMI outputs, including a dedicated Zone 2 output and eARC support on the main output

• Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dynamic HDR compatibility

• VRR, ALLM, and QFT gaming support

• HEOS multiroom music streaming, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth

• High-resolution PCM and DSD audio playback

• Built-in MM phonostage and AM/FM tuner

• Assignable amplifier channels and Zone 2 audio functionality

• Ethernet, Wi-Fi, RS-232, IP control, and 12 V trigger connectivity

• Metal front panel with Marantz porthole OLED display

Included Accessories

• Remote control (RC049SR)

• Batteries

• Audyssey calibration microphone

• Microphone stand

• Two detachable external antennas

• Speaker wire labels

• Quick Start Guide

• AC power cord

Specifications

Amplifier Channels: 9

Amplifier Class: Class-AB

Amplifier Design: Discrete power amplification with current-feedback topology and Marantz HDAM circuitry

Rated Output Power (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven): 110 Wpc

Rated Output Power (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Channels Driven): 150 Wpc

Output Power (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven): 220 W

Maximum Processing Channels: 11.4

Multichannel Preamplifier Outputs: 11.4

Independent Subwoofer Outputs: 4

Speaker Terminals: 11

Bi-Amp Capability: Assignable

Dolby Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround

DTS Audio Formats: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X

Additional Surround Formats: IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H, Multichannel Stereo

Built-In Room Correction: Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Additional Audyssey Features: Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, LFC

Optional Room Correction: Dirac Live (separate license required)

HDMI Inputs: 6 (all support 8K)

HDMI Outputs: 3 (2 main, 1 Zone 2)

Maximum HDMI Video Resolution: 8K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz

HDMI Upscaling: 1080p/4K to 8K

HDCP Support: HDCP 2.3

HDR Compatibility: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR

HDMI Audio Return: ARC, eARC

Gaming Features: VRR, ALLM, QFT

HDMI Standby Pass-Through: Yes

Analog Audio Inputs: 5

Phono Input: Moving magnet (MM)

Optical Digital Inputs: 2

Coaxial Digital Inputs: 2

USB Input: USB-A

Analog Zone Outputs: 1

AM/FM Tuner: Yes

Network Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi

Wireless Audio: Bluetooth, AirPlay 2

Multiroom Streaming: HEOS

Streaming Services: Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, and other supported services

Internet Radio: TuneIn

Roon Compatibility: Roon Tested

Supported Lossy Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC

Supported Lossless Audio Formats: FLAC, WAV, ALAC

Maximum FLAC and WAV Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz

DSD Playback: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz

Gapless Playback: FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD

Bluetooth Headphone Transmission: Yes

Listening Modes: Includes Pure Direct

Multiroom Zones: 2

Control Interfaces: IP, RS-232, web, app, IR

DC Trigger Outputs: 1

Control Apps: Marantz AVR Remote, HEOS

Front Display: Porthole OLED

Front Panel: Metal

Available Finish: Black

Remote Control: RC049SR

Power Consumption: 680 W

Power Consumption, No Sound (ECO On/Off): 60 W / 100 W

Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W

CEC Standby Power Consumption: 0.5 W

Network Standby Power Consumption: Less than 2 W

Dimensions (W × D × H, Antennas Horizontal): 17.4" x 15.9" x 6.5" (442 x 404 x 165 mm)

Dimensions (W × D × H, Antennas Vertical): 17.4" x 15.9" x 9.3" (442 x 404 x 236 mm)

Dimensions (W × D × H, Without Antennas): 17.4" x 15.4" x 6.5" (442 x 391 x 165 mm)

Weight: 29.8 lb. (13.5 kg)