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The Marantz CD 50n combines premium CD playback with HEOS® streaming for a single, high-end digital music solution. Enjoy warm, detailed sound with Marantz tuning, plus AirPlay 2, Roon Tested support, and hi-res playback for modern libraries. Connect your TV in seconds using HDMI ARC, and expand system flexibility with both fixed and variable RCA outputs. With Wi-Fi/Ethernet, USB-B DAC mode, and optical/coax inputs, it’s a powerful upgrade for any serious stereo setup.
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Features & Specs
CD playback with modern digital refinement
A thoroughly modern digital engine and Marantz tuning help uncover detail and natural warmth from standard CDs and CD-R/RW discs.
HEOS® Built-in streaming and multiroom
Stream from popular services, search across platforms in the HEOS app, and group compatible rooms for seamless whole-home audio.
HDMI ARC for TV integration
Send TV, movies, and gaming audio to your hi-fi with one cable, keeping your stereo system central to all entertainment.
High-resolution DAC functionality
Use the rear USB-B input to run the CD 50n as a high-performance DAC for a computer source, supporting very high PCM rates and DSD playback.
System flexibility with variable output
The variable RCA output enables volume control from the remote or HEOS—useful when feeding a power amp or building a minimalist, high-quality digital front end.
Marantz HDAM analog stages
HDAM + HDAM SA2 circuitry supports a smooth, dynamic presentation and powers the headphone amp stage for personal listening.
CD playback with modern digital refinement
A thoroughly modern digital engine and Marantz tuning help uncover detail and natural warmth from standard CDs and CD-R/RW discs.
HEOS® Built-in streaming and multiroom
Stream from popular services, search across platforms in the HEOS app, and group compatible rooms for seamless whole-home audio.
HDMI ARC for TV integration
Send TV, movies, and gaming audio to your hi-fi with one cable, keeping your stereo system central to all entertainment.
High-resolution DAC functionality
Use the rear USB-B input to run the CD 50n as a high-performance DAC for a computer source, supporting very high PCM rates and DSD playback.
System flexibility with variable output
The variable RCA output enables volume control from the remote or HEOS—useful when feeding a power amp or building a minimalist, high-quality digital front end.
Marantz HDAM analog stages
HDAM + HDAM SA2 circuitry supports a smooth, dynamic presentation and powers the headphone amp stage for personal listening.
Expert Insight
The Marantz CD 50n feels exceptionally well-built and delivers a refined, musical sound that makes CDs and streaming equally enjoyable. HDMI ARC and HEOS streaming make it easy to integrate TV audio and modern services without adding extra boxes. The DAC inputs and variable output add real system flexibility, making it a strong long-term centerpiece for a stereo setup.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Marantz CD 50n Network Streamer and CD Player
The Marantz CD 50n is a premium CD player and network audio streamer designed for listeners who want one elegant component for discs, TV audio, and high-resolution music streaming. Its modern digital engine and Marantz Sound Master tuning bring warm, spacious detail to your CD library while its advanced DAC section unlocks hi-res playback from streaming services, computers, and digital inputs. With HEOS® Built-in, you can search and stream across popular platforms, group HEOS rooms for whole-home audio, and enjoy effortless control from the HEOS app. Add HDMI ARC for a simple one-cable connection from your TV, plus a built-in digital preamp/variable output for flexible system building—whether you’re feeding an integrated amp, powered speakers, or driving a power amplifier directly. The Marantz CD 50n is part of ListenUp's Marantz CD Players Collection.
What It's Good At:
Making CDs sound modern and revealing with a refined, musical presentation and strong detail retrieval
All-in-one digital hub convenience: disc playback + network streaming + DAC mode in a single component
TV-to-stereo integration made easy with HDMI ARC for movies, shows, and gaming through your hi-fi
Whole-home streaming flexibility using HEOS multiroom, app control, and platform search
High-resolution playback support including lossless formats and high sample-rate USB audio from a computer
System-building versatility with both fixed and variable RCA outputs (digital preamp capability)
Separated rectifier circuit for analogue and digital circuitry: Yes
Display (Dimmer / Off)
Display: 3 line OLED
Program Play (CD / SA-CD): 25 / -
Repeat: Yes
Random Play: Yes
Analogue Out (RCA): 1
Variable Out (RCA): 1
Balanced Out: -
HDMI ARC input for TV: Yes
Digital Optical In / Out: 1 / 1
Digital Coaxial In / Out: 1 / 1
Max Sample Rate (S/PDIF Input): 192 kHz / 24-bit
Gold Plated Cinch: Yes
USB Audio: rear
USB type B input for PC (rear): Yes
Sample Rate USB type B In: up to DSD11.2 and PCM 384 kHz
D-Bus: Yes
Remote Control Bus in / out: -
Headphone Out: Yes
Headphone Volume Control: Yes
Bluetooth / Bluetooth HP transmission: Yes / Yes (Update)
Ethernet port: Yes
IP control: Yes
Flasher Input: Yes
RS232: Yes
Digital Filter: Filter 1,2 selectable
Noise Shaper: None
Low Pass Filter stage: HDAM
Output Buffer: HDAM SA2
Headphone amp: HDAM SA2
Frequency Response USB DSD: 2Hz - 50kHz (-3dB)
Frequency Response USB PCM: 2Hz - 50kHz (-3dB)
Frequency Response CD: 2Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)
Dynamic Range USB DSD: 106dB
Dynamic Range USB PCM: 112dB (24bit)
Dynamic Range CD: 100dB (16bit)
Signal to Noise Ratio CD: 112dB
Total Harmonic Distortion USB PCM: 0.0010% (24bit)
Total Harmonic Distortion CD: 0.0016% (16bit)
Channel separation CD: 110dB
Available colors (Black / Silver-Gold): Yes / Yes
Metal Front Panel: Yes
Remote Control: RC003PMND
Power Consumption: 35 W
Standby Consumption: 0.3 W
Auto Power off: Yes
Detachable Power Cable: Yes
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 442 x 424 x 130 mm
Weight: 10.3 kg
Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 527 x 517 x 255 mm
Carton Weight (inc. product): 13.5 kg
Marantz CD 50n Q&A:
Does the Marantz CD 50n play SACDs?
It supports CD and CD-R/RW playback; SA-CD playback is not supported (SA-CD listed as “–”), while CD formats and common file tags are supported.
Can I stream music directly from services without extra hardware?
Yes. With HEOS® Built-in, you can stream from major services (including Spotify and more), use TuneIn internet radio, and control everything from the HEOS app.
How do I connect my TV to the CD 50n for better sound?
Use HDMI ARC for a simple single-cable connection from your TV, sending TV audio to your stereo system through the CD 50n.
Can the CD 50n work like a preamp?
Yes. It includes a variable RCA output so you can adjust volume via HEOS or the remote when connecting to a power amplifier or other downstream gear.
Can I use the CD 50n as an external DAC for my computer?
Yes. It has a rear USB-B input for PC with high sample-rate support (up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD11.2).
Does it support Wi-Fi and Ethernet?
Yes. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) and a wired Ethernet connection.
What file formats can it handle over the network?
It supports lossy formats (MP3/WMA/AAC) and lossless formats including DSD, FLAC HD 192/24, ALAC 96/24, and WAV 192/24, with gapless playback for FLAC/WAV/DSD.
Is there a headphone output with volume control?
Yes. It includes a headphone output with volume control, using an HDAM SA2 headphone amp stage for personal listening.
The Marantz CD 50n combines premium CD playback with HEOS® streaming for a single, high-end digital music solution. Enjoy warm, detailed sound with Marantz tuning, plus AirPlay 2, Roon Tested support, and hi-res playback for modern libraries. Connect your TV in seconds using HDMI ARC, and expand system flexibility with both fixed and variable RCA outputs. With Wi-Fi/Ethernet, USB-B DAC mode, and optical/coax inputs, it’s a powerful upgrade for any serious stereo setup.
Get the Details
Features & Specs
Features & Specs
CD playback with modern digital refinement
A thoroughly modern digital engine and Marantz tuning help uncover detail and natural warmth from standard CDs and CD-R/RW discs.
HEOS® Built-in streaming and multiroom
Stream from popular services, search across platforms in the HEOS app, and group compatible rooms for seamless whole-home audio.
HDMI ARC for TV integration
Send TV, movies, and gaming audio to your hi-fi with one cable, keeping your stereo system central to all entertainment.
High-resolution DAC functionality
Use the rear USB-B input to run the CD 50n as a high-performance DAC for a computer source, supporting very high PCM rates and DSD playback.
System flexibility with variable output
The variable RCA output enables volume control from the remote or HEOS—useful when feeding a power amp or building a minimalist, high-quality digital front end.
Marantz HDAM analog stages
HDAM + HDAM SA2 circuitry supports a smooth, dynamic presentation and powers the headphone amp stage for personal listening.
CD playback with modern digital refinement
A thoroughly modern digital engine and Marantz tuning help uncover detail and natural warmth from standard CDs and CD-R/RW discs.
HEOS® Built-in streaming and multiroom
Stream from popular services, search across platforms in the HEOS app, and group compatible rooms for seamless whole-home audio.
HDMI ARC for TV integration
Send TV, movies, and gaming audio to your hi-fi with one cable, keeping your stereo system central to all entertainment.
High-resolution DAC functionality
Use the rear USB-B input to run the CD 50n as a high-performance DAC for a computer source, supporting very high PCM rates and DSD playback.
System flexibility with variable output
The variable RCA output enables volume control from the remote or HEOS—useful when feeding a power amp or building a minimalist, high-quality digital front end.
Marantz HDAM analog stages
HDAM + HDAM SA2 circuitry supports a smooth, dynamic presentation and powers the headphone amp stage for personal listening.
Expert Insight
Expert Insight
The Marantz CD 50n feels exceptionally well-built and delivers a refined, musical sound that makes CDs and streaming equally enjoyable. HDMI ARC and HEOS streaming make it easy to integrate TV audio and modern services without adding extra boxes. The DAC inputs and variable output add real system flexibility, making it a strong long-term centerpiece for a stereo setup.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Details
Marantz CD 50n Network Streamer and CD Player
The Marantz CD 50n is a premium CD player and network audio streamer designed for listeners who want one elegant component for discs, TV audio, and high-resolution music streaming. Its modern digital engine and Marantz Sound Master tuning bring warm, spacious detail to your CD library while its advanced DAC section unlocks hi-res playback from streaming services, computers, and digital inputs. With HEOS® Built-in, you can search and stream across popular platforms, group HEOS rooms for whole-home audio, and enjoy effortless control from the HEOS app. Add HDMI ARC for a simple one-cable connection from your TV, plus a built-in digital preamp/variable output for flexible system building—whether you’re feeding an integrated amp, powered speakers, or driving a power amplifier directly. The Marantz CD 50n is part of ListenUp's Marantz CD Players Collection.
What It's Good At:
Making CDs sound modern and revealing with a refined, musical presentation and strong detail retrieval
All-in-one digital hub convenience: disc playback + network streaming + DAC mode in a single component
TV-to-stereo integration made easy with HDMI ARC for movies, shows, and gaming through your hi-fi
Whole-home streaming flexibility using HEOS multiroom, app control, and platform search
High-resolution playback support including lossless formats and high sample-rate USB audio from a computer
System-building versatility with both fixed and variable RCA outputs (digital preamp capability)
Separated rectifier circuit for analogue and digital circuitry: Yes
Display (Dimmer / Off)
Display: 3 line OLED
Program Play (CD / SA-CD): 25 / -
Repeat: Yes
Random Play: Yes
Analogue Out (RCA): 1
Variable Out (RCA): 1
Balanced Out: -
HDMI ARC input for TV: Yes
Digital Optical In / Out: 1 / 1
Digital Coaxial In / Out: 1 / 1
Max Sample Rate (S/PDIF Input): 192 kHz / 24-bit
Gold Plated Cinch: Yes
USB Audio: rear
USB type B input for PC (rear): Yes
Sample Rate USB type B In: up to DSD11.2 and PCM 384 kHz
D-Bus: Yes
Remote Control Bus in / out: -
Headphone Out: Yes
Headphone Volume Control: Yes
Bluetooth / Bluetooth HP transmission: Yes / Yes (Update)
Ethernet port: Yes
IP control: Yes
Flasher Input: Yes
RS232: Yes
Digital Filter: Filter 1,2 selectable
Noise Shaper: None
Low Pass Filter stage: HDAM
Output Buffer: HDAM SA2
Headphone amp: HDAM SA2
Frequency Response USB DSD: 2Hz - 50kHz (-3dB)
Frequency Response USB PCM: 2Hz - 50kHz (-3dB)
Frequency Response CD: 2Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)
Dynamic Range USB DSD: 106dB
Dynamic Range USB PCM: 112dB (24bit)
Dynamic Range CD: 100dB (16bit)
Signal to Noise Ratio CD: 112dB
Total Harmonic Distortion USB PCM: 0.0010% (24bit)
Total Harmonic Distortion CD: 0.0016% (16bit)
Channel separation CD: 110dB
Available colors (Black / Silver-Gold): Yes / Yes
Metal Front Panel: Yes
Remote Control: RC003PMND
Power Consumption: 35 W
Standby Consumption: 0.3 W
Auto Power off: Yes
Detachable Power Cable: Yes
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 442 x 424 x 130 mm
Weight: 10.3 kg
Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 527 x 517 x 255 mm
Carton Weight (inc. product): 13.5 kg
Marantz CD 50n Q&A:
Does the Marantz CD 50n play SACDs?
It supports CD and CD-R/RW playback; SA-CD playback is not supported (SA-CD listed as “–”), while CD formats and common file tags are supported.
Can I stream music directly from services without extra hardware?
Yes. With HEOS® Built-in, you can stream from major services (including Spotify and more), use TuneIn internet radio, and control everything from the HEOS app.
How do I connect my TV to the CD 50n for better sound?
Use HDMI ARC for a simple single-cable connection from your TV, sending TV audio to your stereo system through the CD 50n.
Can the CD 50n work like a preamp?
Yes. It includes a variable RCA output so you can adjust volume via HEOS or the remote when connecting to a power amplifier or other downstream gear.
Can I use the CD 50n as an external DAC for my computer?
Yes. It has a rear USB-B input for PC with high sample-rate support (up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD11.2).
Does it support Wi-Fi and Ethernet?
Yes. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) and a wired Ethernet connection.
What file formats can it handle over the network?
It supports lossy formats (MP3/WMA/AAC) and lossless formats including DSD, FLAC HD 192/24, ALAC 96/24, and WAV 192/24, with gapless playback for FLAC/WAV/DSD.
Is there a headphone output with volume control?
Yes. It includes a headphone output with volume control, using an HDAM SA2 headphone amp stage for personal listening.
