Comments on: Marantz’s Model 50 Integrated Amplifier Ditches the DAC and Streaming Capabilities

By: Mark Vandenberg

Mark Vandenberg — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:37:37 +0000

In reply to MarkH. I realize I’m late to the party here, but this is for home theater bypass. You can connect L/R pre-outs on your AVR — if it has them — and let the Model 50 drive those channels for better sound. Great for a hybrid movie/music system.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:15:25 +0000

Seems identical to the setup on previous models like my PM8003. You can use it as a preamp if you want. You can use it as a power amp if you want. If you leave everything alone then it’s a regular integrated amp and you can use the pre-outs as subwoofer outs if you want.

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:44:58 +0000

I wonder if the preamp outs need to be routed in to make it an integrated rather than separate pre or power?

By: Ian White

Ian White — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:18:56 +0000

In reply to MarkH.

Mark,

I’ve been scanning the set-up guide for an explanation and there is nothing. I’m reaching out to Marantz for an answer. Stay tuned…

Best,

Ian White

By: MarkH

MarkH — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:50:51 +0000

Power amp in? What is this for?