Marantz Cinema 50 Premium 9.4ch AV Receiver
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The Home Theatre Receiver That Sounds Like Music
The Marantz Cinema 50 Premium 9.4ch AV Receiver is where most serious home theatre builds land. Nine channels of Marantz's HDAM amplification, full immersive audio, 8K video and Dirac Live support, all wrapped in the signature porthole design. It handles a proper Atmos soundtrack and a two-channel record with the same warm, musical character.
Why You'll Love It
- The Marantz sound. HDAM circuitry and Current Feedback topology give you the rich, detailed tone Marantz is known for, so movies hit hard and music still sounds like music.
- Nine channels, 110 watts each. Enough amplification for a full Dolby Atmos or DTS:X height layout, with processing for up to 11.4 channels if you add external power later.
- Four independent subwoofer outputs. Proper multi-sub bass management that evens out the low end across the whole room, rare at this price point.
Under the Hood
- Every immersive format. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D and 360 Reality Audio are all on board.
- 8K-ready HDMI. All six inputs pass 8K, with VRR, ALLM and QFT for gaming, eARC, and pass-through for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG.
- Calibration and streaming built in. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 out of the box plus Dirac Live support for the most precise room correction going. HEOS, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth streaming, and an MM phono input for a turntable.
CHT Insider Verdict
The Cinema 50 is the model most enthusiasts land on. It sits below the 11.4-channel Cinema 40 and 30 but shares the same porthole design, HDAM circuitry and Dirac Live path, so you get genuine Marantz musicality without stepping up to reference money. For a 9-channel Atmos system in a dedicated room or a serious lounge, it is hard to beat.
Pro Tip: With four independent subwoofer outputs and Dirac Live support, the Cinema 50 rewards a proper calibration. Run two subs in opposite corners and let the room correction even out the bass across every seat, not just one listening position.
Specifications
| Amplification | |
| Powered Channels | 9 |
| Power Output | 110 W (8Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch driven) |
| Processing Channels | 11.4 |
| Amplifier Topology | Class A/B, Current Feedback with HDAM |
| Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable |
| Immersive Audio | |
| Dolby | TrueHD, Atmos, Atmos Height Virtualisation, Atmos Music, Dolby Surround |
| DTS | DTS-HD Master, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| Other Formats | IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, 360 Reality Audio, Multichannel Stereo |
| Video & HDMI | |
| HDMI In / Out | 6 / 3 |
| 8K Support | All 6 inputs |
| Upscaling | Up to 8K |
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR |
| Gaming | ALLM, VRR, QFT |
| eARC | Yes |
| HDCP | 2.3 |
| Room Correction | |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, LFC |
| Dirac Live | Supported |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 4 (independent) |
| Connectivity & Streaming | |
| HEOS Built-in | Yes |
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 |
| Bluetooth | Yes (send and receive) |
| Wi-Fi / Ethernet | Yes / Yes |
| Phono (MM) Input | Yes |
| Analog Inputs | 6 |
| Digital In (Optical / Coaxial) | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Zones | 2 |
| General | |
| Available Colours | Black, Silver-Gold |
| System Remote | RC-049SR |
| Power Consumption | 680 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 442 x 404 x 165 mm |
| Weight | 13.5 kg |
| In the Box | Main unit, remote control, batteries, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey calibration microphone, mic stand, 2 antennas, AC cord |
| Amplified channels | 9 |
| Power output | 110 W per channel (8 Ω, 2 ch driven) |
| Surround processing | Dolby Atmos |
Free insured shipping Australia-wide on orders over $79. 30-day change-of-mind returns in original condition. Full manufacturer's Australian warranty.
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