Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 9.4 Channel AV Receiver

Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 9.4 Channel AV Receiver

Powerful, Immersive Home Cinema

The Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 is a high-performance 9.4-channel AV receiver designed for serious home cinema and music listening. With 110 watts per channel, advanced surround processing and extensive connectivity, it provides the power and flexibility to form the heart of a sophisticated home theatre system.

Supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 creates an immersive three-dimensional soundstage that puts you at the centre of the action. From blockbuster movies and concert films to gaming and music, it delivers the scale, detail and dynamics needed to make every listening experience more engaging.

110 Watts per Channel

With 110 watts per channel of amplification, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides the authority and control required to drive a serious surround sound system.

Its nine channels of discrete amplification deliver powerful and dynamic performance, while the receiver's extensive processing capabilities allow for systems of up to 11.4 channels.

This makes the CINEMA 50 Series 2 an excellent foundation for a dedicated cinema room or a high-performance home entertainment system where both power and flexibility are important.

Immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These technologies allow compatible soundtracks to position sound around and above the listening position, creating a more convincing sense of space and movement.

The receiver also supports IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D, giving you access to a broad range of immersive cinema formats.

Whether it's the subtle detail of a movie soundtrack or the impact of a major action sequence, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 is designed to reproduce sound with clarity, precision and impressive dynamic range.

Advanced Audio Processing

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 features an upgraded digital audio section designed to deliver exceptional clarity and resolution across both movies and music.

High-resolution audio support allows you to enjoy formats including FLAC, WAV, ALAC and DSD, while Marantz's carefully engineered audio circuitry is designed to preserve the detail and character of your recordings.

For those who want to build a system that performs equally well with two-channel music and immersive cinema, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 offers an impressive level of versatility.

8K HDMI Connectivity

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 is equipped for the latest generation of home entertainment, with six 8K HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs.

Connect your 4K or 8K television, projector, gaming consoles, Blu-ray player, streaming devices and other sources through a single central AV receiver.

All six HDMI inputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz signals with up to 40Gbps bandwidth. HDMI eARC provides a convenient connection to compatible televisions, allowing high-quality audio from built-in TV applications to be routed through your home cinema system.

Advanced video support includes Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR and HLG, while gaming features including ALLM and Variable Refresh Rate help ensure compatibility with the latest gaming hardware.

11.4-Channel Processing

For more advanced installations, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides 11.4-channel processing and pre-outs, giving you the flexibility to create a sophisticated immersive audio system.

Four independent subwoofer outputs provide additional control when integrating multiple subwoofers, helping to achieve more even and controlled bass throughout the listening area.

This extensive connectivity makes the CINEMA 50 Series 2 particularly well suited to dedicated home theatre installations and systems that may evolve over time.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Every room has its own acoustic characteristics, which can significantly affect the performance of a home cinema system. The CINEMA 50 Series 2 includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to measure your room and speakers and optimise the system for your listening environment.

For enthusiasts who want even greater control, the receiver is also upgradeable to Dirac Live. Dirac Live provides advanced room correction and optimisation, allowing you to fine-tune the relationship between your speakers, subwoofers and room.

HEOS Built-In Music Streaming

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 is equally at home playing music. With HEOS built-in, you can access a wide range of streaming services and enjoy your favourite music through your main audio system.

Supported services include Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Amazon Music, while AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth provide additional ways to stream from your devices.

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 is also Roon Ready and supports high-resolution network audio, including DSD streaming.

Premium Marantz Design

Marantz has combined the advanced technology inside the CINEMA 50 Series 2 with its distinctive design philosophy. The substantial chassis, textured side panels, central circular display and large aluminium controls give the receiver a refined appearance that suits a premium audio or home cinema system.

Its understated design allows it to integrate naturally with the rest of your equipment while still providing the visual presence expected from a premium Marantz component.

Flexible System Connectivity

The CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides the connections required for a comprehensive home cinema and audio system.

Along with its six HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs, it features 11.4-channel pre-outs, four independent subwoofer outputs, a dedicated MM phono input, optical and coaxial digital inputs, analogue connections, USB audio and network connectivity.

The dedicated MM phono input also allows you to connect a turntable directly, making the CINEMA 50 Series 2 a versatile choice for both home cinema and serious music listening.

Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 Key Features

• 9.4-channel AV receiver
• 110 watts per channel
• 9 channels of discrete amplification
• 11.4-channel processing
• 11.4-channel pre-outs
• Dolby Atmos
• DTS:X
• DTS Virtual:X
• IMAX Enhanced
• Auro-3D
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction
• Dirac Live upgrade capability
• Six 8K HDMI inputs
• Three HDMI outputs
• HDMI 2.1
• 8K/60Hz support
• 4K/120Hz support
• Up to 40Gbps HDMI bandwidth
• HDMI eARC
• Dolby Vision
• HDR10+
• Dynamic HDR and HLG
• ALLM and Variable Refresh Rate
• AMD FreeSync compatibility
• Four independent subwoofer outputs
• HEOS built-in
• HEOS multi-room audio
• AirPlay 2
• Bluetooth
• Spotify Connect
• TIDAL Connect
• Qobuz Connect
• Roon Ready
• High-resolution audio streaming
• DSD streaming
• MM phono input
• USB audio
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity
• AM/FM tuner
• Premium Marantz design

A Serious Foundation for Your Home Cinema

The Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 is designed for listeners who want more from their home cinema system. Its combination of powerful amplification, advanced immersive audio processing, extensive connectivity and sophisticated room correction makes it a highly capable centrepiece for a premium entertainment system.

From Dolby Atmos movie soundtracks and next-generation gaming to high-resolution music streaming and vinyl, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 provides the flexibility to bring a wide range of sources together without compromising performance.

For customers in Adelaide and South Australia looking for a premium Marantz AV receiver, the CINEMA 50 Series 2 offers the power and flexibility to build a truly immersive home cinema.

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