The Marantz MODEL 50 is engineered for listeners who value pure analog performance and uncompromising musicality. Its high-current Class A/B amplifier topology, combined with Marantz's proprietary HDAM modules, delivers fast transient response, low distortion, and exceptional detail across the entire frequency range. The result is a rich, natural presentation with outstanding stereo imaging and effortless dynamics that brings every recording to life.
Delivering 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 100 watts into 4 ohms, the MODEL 50 provides ample power for a wide variety of bookshelf and floor-standing loudspeakers. A large toroidal transformer and carefully engineered linear power supply ensure stable current delivery, while the amplifier's high-current design maintains precise control even during demanding musical passages.
Designed exclusively for analog enthusiasts, the MODEL 50 features six analog inputs, including a high-quality Moving Magnet phono stage for turntable playback and a dedicated Power Amp Direct input for integration into larger audio or home theater systems. Source Direct mode bypasses tone controls to preserve the shortest possible signal path, while the stereo pre-out and subwoofer output provide flexibility for future system expansion.
Built with premium materials and tuned by the Marantz Sound Master, the MODEL 50 embodies the company's long-standing commitment to musical excellence. Its elegant industrial design, robust construction, and refined analog circuitry make it an outstanding choice for audiophiles seeking an integrated amplifier that delivers both timeless styling and exceptional two-channel performance.
- Component type: Integrated stereo amplifier
- Amplifier technology: High-current Class A/B amplifier with Marantz HDAM-SA3 and HDAM-SA2 circuitry
- Power output: 70 W × 2 into 8 Ω, 100 W × 2 into 4 Ω
- Frequency response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.02%
- Damping factor: 100
- Phono stage: Moving Magnet (MM)
- Inputs: 6 analog RCA inputs including MM phono and Power Amp Direct input
- Outputs: Stereo pre-out with subwoofer output, headphone output, Speaker A/B terminals
- Power supply: Toroidal transformer with Linear Drive Power Supply
- Design features: Custom HDAM circuitry, Source Direct mode, Power Amp Direct, premium SPKT-1+ speaker terminals, triple-layer bottom plate, aluminum heat sinks, OLED display, and rigid vibration-resistant chassis.
