Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 9.4-Channel AV Receiver

Premium 9.4-Channel AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos, 8K HDMI & HEOS

The Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 is a premium 9.4-channel AV receiver engineered for high-performance home cinema, immersive surround sound, music streaming and next-generation gaming.

Delivering 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 combines nine channels of discrete amplification with processing for up to 11.4 channels, giving home theatre enthusiasts greater flexibility to build sophisticated Dolby Atmos and multi-subwoofer systems.

An upgraded high-performance DAC, Marantz HDAM-SA2 circuitry, Current Feedback topology and carefully selected components help deliver the clarity, dynamics and musical character expected from Marantz.

Highlights & Benefits

• 9.4-channel AV receiver — powerful amplification for advanced home cinema systems.

• 110W per channel — substantial output for demanding speakers and larger rooms.

• Up to 11.4-channel processing — expand your system using external power amplification.

• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X — immersive three-dimensional surround sound.

• IMAX Enhanced & AURO-3D — expanded immersive audio format support.

• Marantz HDAM-SA2 technology — designed for detailed and responsive audio reproduction.

• Current Feedback topology — premium Marantz amplification architecture.

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 — advanced automatic room and speaker optimisation.

• Dirac Live upgrade support — optional advanced room correction.

• 6 × 8K HDMI inputs — extensive connectivity for premium entertainment sources.

• 3 HDMI outputs — flexible TV, projector and Zone 2 connectivity.

• 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz support — ideal for modern video and gaming systems.

• HEOS Built-in — wireless music streaming and compatible multi-room audio.

• 4 independent subwoofer outputs — greater flexibility for multi-subwoofer systems.

• 11.4-channel pre-outs — integrate external power amplifiers when required.

• MM phono input — connect a compatible turntable directly.

• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & AirPlay 2 — flexible wireless playback options.

Powerful 9-Channel Marantz Amplification

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 features nine discrete power amplifier channels, delivering 110W per channel into 8 ohms or 150W per channel into 6 ohms under Marantz's specified measurement conditions.

Marantz combines its Current Feedback amplifier topology with HDAM-SA2 Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules, helping deliver fast transient response, precision and dynamic performance across both movie soundtracks and music.

With support for up to 11.4 processing channels, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 can also be paired with external power amplifiers for larger and more sophisticated home theatre configurations.

Immersive Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & AURO-3D

Create an enveloping home cinema experience with support for a wide selection of immersive audio formats, including:

• Dolby Atmos

• Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation

• Dolby Atmos Music

• DTS:X

• DTS-HD

• DTS Neural:X

• DTS Virtual:X

• AURO-3D

• IMAX Enhanced

• MPEG-H

• 360 Reality Audio

With support for dedicated overhead speakers and advanced surround configurations, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 is designed for purpose-built media rooms and premium home theatres.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 & Dirac Live

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Marantz's advanced automatic room calibration system.

Using the supplied calibration microphone, Audyssey analyses your speakers and listening environment before adjusting system parameters to optimise performance throughout the room.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume are also supported.

For enthusiasts seeking additional calibration flexibility, the receiver is upgradeable to Dirac Live.

Four Independent Subwoofer Outputs

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides four independent subwoofer outputs, allowing greater control over bass integration across the listening environment.

It also supports both Standard and Directional subwoofer modes, helping advanced home cinema installations achieve more consistent and accurately positioned low-frequency performance.

Advanced 8K HDMI Connectivity

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides six HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs, offering extensive connectivity for televisions, projectors, gaming consoles, streaming devices and other AV sources.

All six HDMI inputs support up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through at up to 40Gbps.

Video and gaming technologies include:

• 8K/60Hz

• 4K/120Hz

• HDR

• HDR10+

• Dolby Vision

• HLG

• Dynamic HDR

• HDMI eARC

• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

• Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

• Quick Frame Transport (QFT)

• AMD FreeSync

• HDCP 2.3

• 3D signal pass-through

• HDMI standby pass-through

This makes the CINEMA 50 Series 2 well suited to high-performance televisions, projectors and modern gaming systems.

HEOS Wireless Music Streaming

With HEOS Built-in, the Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 also functions as a powerful network music player.

Supported streaming services and technologies include:

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Qobuz Connect

• Amazon Music

• Amazon Music HD

• Deezer

• TuneIn

• Pandora

• SiriusXM

• iHeartRadio

• SoundCloud

• AirPlay 2

• Roon Ready

High-resolution network playback supports FLAC, WAV and ALAC up to 24-bit/192kHz, along with DSD at 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz.

Flexible Connectivity for Advanced Systems

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides comprehensive connectivity for premium home cinema and Hi-Fi installations, including:

• 6 × HDMI inputs

• 3 × HDMI outputs

• 5 × analogue audio inputs

• MM phono input

• 2 × optical digital inputs

• 2 × coaxial digital inputs

• 11.4-channel pre-outs

• 4 × independent subwoofer outputs

• 11 × speaker terminals

• Front USB

• Rear USB power supply

• Ethernet

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

• AM/FM tuner

• RS232 control

• DC trigger output

• Zone 2 audio and HDMI functionality

Premium Marantz Construction

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 features a metal front panel, gold-plated RCA terminals and gold-plated speaker terminals, combining premium construction with the distinctive Marantz porthole OLED display.

Its elegant design makes it equally suitable for a dedicated cinema installation or a premium living-room entertainment system.

Why Choose the Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2?

The Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 AV Receiver is designed for enthusiasts who want greater power, expanded processing and increased system flexibility compared with conventional seven-channel AV receivers.

With nine channels of amplification, 11.4-channel processing, four independent subwoofer outputs, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, optional Dirac Live and comprehensive 8K HDMI connectivity, it provides a strong foundation for a serious home cinema system.

Specifications

Multichannel Surround

Sound Enhancements

Network & Streaming

HDMI & Video

Multi-Room & Control

Setup & Convenience

Inputs & Outputs

Amplifier Specifications

General

Dimensions & Weight

What's in the Box

• Main unit

• Remote control

• Batteries

• AM/FM antennas

• Wire labels

• Quick Start Guide

• Audyssey microphone

• Cardboard microphone stand

• 2 × external detachable antennas

• AC cord