Much More Than a CD Player: Marantz CD 50n Is a Go-To Digital Source Component, Supports High-Res Playback, TIDAL, AirPlay 2, More — Including TVs Through HDMI

When is an audiophile CD player more than a disc spinner? When it’s a forward-looking component such as the Marantz CD 50n. Designed to be the only digital source you need in your chain, it lets you hear your disc collection — and enjoy high-resolution audio up to DSD128 and 32-bit/384kHz from TIDAL, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify, and more — in gloriously warm, rich, spacious sound. The addition of an HDMI ARC input means it brings similar thrills to what you experience on TV, including games. 

Equipped with HEOS, WiFi, and a built-in digital preamplifier, CD 50n touts sonic-minded details like a powerful DAC, HDAM circuits, a dual master clock, and custom Marantz Musical Digital Filters to deliver alluring performance. And while CD 50n serves as a normal source component with fixed analog outputs, it can also be used as a digital pre-amp to drive a power amplifier. A second set of RCA outputs on the back panel is dedicated to pre-amp variable output, controlled through the included remote control. 

Need a trusted place to connect your headphones? CD 50n comes with a headphone amplifier with fully discrete HDAM SA-2 circuitry to deliver detailed sonics. An OLED display, aluminum front panel, sculpted surface, and five-year manufacturer warranty help complete a device that will enliven your system for years.

Dual Master Clock 
Two high-speed, high-precision master clocks are built in next to the DAC. Each is dedicated to matching the sample rate of incoming digital audio. One clock matches 48kHz and multiples thereof. The other matches 44.1kHz, multiples thereof, and DSD. By using separate clocks for different sample rates, Marantz ensures maximum sample-rate compatibility with no distortion-causing interpolation error. 

HDAM Technology 
While many brands claim unique engineering in sensitive and analog circuits, most use commonly available integrated op-amps in critical signal paths. Those op-amps can compromise audio integrity and limit design ingenuity. Marantz developed an entirely unique replacement for integrated circuits using ultra-high-quality discrete components. Marantz HDAM circuitry outperforms traditional op-amps both in the listening room and the laboratory. Very high-speed signal handling dramatically improves bandwidth. Clever amplification design minimizes distortion and ideal layout silences noise. 

HDMI ARC
Unlock your TV sound by connecting it to CD 50n. With a single HDMI cable between your TV and CD 50n, you can hear shows, movies, and games through your stereo system. Video streaming players, game consoles, and your smart TV’s built-in apps will play with extraordinary clarity.