Marantz Cinema 50 Serie 2

The Marantz Cinema 50 Series 2 is a 9.4-channel AV receiver that takes the CINEMA series philosophy further with a new generation of 32-bit, 8-channel D/A converters. With 9 x 110 W per channel (8 ohms) and 11.4-channel processing, it is designed for home cinema rooms that demand power, control and reference-grade musical sound.

It features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced, built-in HEOS technology, Bluetooth LE Audio and Dolby Atmos over AirPlay 2 (firmware update). Its flexible preamplifier mode lets you reuse the power stages in other configurations, and the new centre-channel bi-amp mode reinforces dialogue in 5.1 systems. For calibration it supports Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with Sub EQ HT and Dirac Live (RC, BC and ART, licence required).

Technical specifications:

• Type: 9.4-channel AV receiver (AVR)
• Power: 9 x 110 W per channel (8 ohms)
• Processing: 11.4 channels
• D/A conversion: 32-bit, 8-channel DAC with two filter settings
• Audio formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced
• Calibration: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with Sub EQ HT and Dirac Live (RC, BC and ART; licence required)
• HDMI: 6 inputs (all 8K) / 3 outputs / 1 eARC input
• Analogue inputs: 6 + 1 phono input
• Digital inputs: 2 optical and 2 coaxial
• Streaming: built-in HEOS, Bluetooth LE Audio and Dolby Atmos via AirPlay 2 (firmware update)
• Technology: HDAM-SA2, clean master clock with jitter reducer, copper-plated feet and screws
• Features: flexible preamplifier mode, centre-channel bi-amping, channel level monitoring and channel expander
• Web UI 2.0 and HDMI 2.0 diagnostics
• Video: 1440p pass-through and AMD FreeSync support
• Backlit remote control