Marantz CD 50n Hi-Res Network Digital Audio & CD Player

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)

Marantz CD 50n Full Specifications:

• Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others *
• Amazon Prime Music* / Pandora*
• AirPlay 2
• Roon Tested: Yes
• Internet radio: TuneIn
• HEOS Multiroom and Streaming: Yes
• Voice Control - Works with Amazon Alexa: No
• CD Compatibility (CD / CD-R/RW / SA-CD / WMA / MP3 / AAC): Yes / Yes / - / Yes / Yes / -
• CD-Text / SA-CD Text / ID3 Tag / WMA Meta Tag / AAC Meta data: - / - / Yes / Yes / -
• Data Disc Compatibility (DSD / WAV / ALAC): - / - / -
• USB input for memory stick: Yes
• DAC Master Clock Design: Yes
• DAC operation mode (USB-B / Coax / Optical): Yes / Yes / Yes
• Asynchronous mode rear USB-B: Yes
• Bit-perfect transmission: Yes
• USB-B DSD Audio Streaming (DoP) (DSD2.8 / DSD5.6 / DSD11.2): Yes / Yes / Yes
• Signal isolator for DAC Mode operation: Yes
• HDAM version: HDAM + HDAM SA2
• Power Transformer (Toroidal / EI): Yes / -
• High Grade Audio Components: Yes
• Customised Components: Yes
• Symmetric circuit layout: Yes
• Extra metal plate for chassis strengthing: Yes (double layer, 1mm x 2)
• Digital out off / Audio EX Mode: Yes / -
• Headphone (Standard / Buffer / Current feedback): - / - / Yes (HDAM SA2)
• Wi-Fi / Wired LAN: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz / Yes
• Wi-Fi on / off mode: Yes
• Bluetooth on / off mode: Yes
• DSD Audio Streaming: up to DSD11.2MHz
• Lossy formats (MP3 / WMA / AAC)
• Lossless formats (DSD / FLAC HD 192/24 / ALAC 96/24 / WAV 192/24)
• Gapless Playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, DSD)
• Remote APP (iDevice / Android)
• App control AMP/CD via Network Player: Yes
• Selectable filter (CD / SA-CD / DAC-Mode): Yes / - / Yes (PCM Only)
• 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.

Marantz CD 50n Downloads:

Marantz CD50n Info Sheet
Marantz CD50n Owner's Manual

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