Onkyo Muse Y-50 – High-Power Network Integrated Amplifier

High power, refined sound and complete connectivity. The Onkyo Muse Y-50 is a high-performance network integrated amplifier designed to drive a wide range of speakers with authority while delivering a detailed and expansive soundstage. Combining powerful Class D amplification, HDMI connectivity and advanced room calibration, it is a complete solution for modern hi-fi systems.

• 125W @ 8Ω / 250W @ 4Ω – high-power Class D amplification
• MM/MC phono stage + subwoofer output (2.1 system ready)
• HDMI input & output (4K/120, 8K/60 compatible)
• Onkyo Room EQ for optimized room acoustics

Product Overview

The Onkyo Muse Y-50 is built around an Axign Class D amplifier with MOSFET output stage, delivering up to 250W into 4 ohms. This allows it to control a wide variety of speakers, from compact bookshelf models to large floorstanding designs, while maintaining clarity and stability.

Despite its compact format, the Y-50 integrates a full preamplifier section (2.1 channels), multiple analogue and digital inputs, and HDMI connectivity, making it the central hub of a modern audio system.

Listening Experience

The Y-50 delivers a powerful, controlled and expansive sound with strong bass authority, precise midrange and smooth high frequencies. Its high output capability ensures excellent dynamics and headroom, even with demanding speakers or in larger rooms.

Connectivity & Features

• Analogue inputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced)
• Phono input: MM / MC compatible
• Digital: HDMI input (HDCP2.3, 4K/120, 8K/60, HDR10+, Dolby Vision)
• HDMI output: 1 × HDMI
• Pre-out: RCA (unbalanced)
• Subwoofer output: 1 channel
• Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
• Network: Ethernet (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX)
• Bluetooth: SBC, AAC

Room Calibration

The Y-50 features Onkyo Room EQ, a proprietary calibration system that analyzes your listening environment and applies sound correction tailored to your room, improving tonal balance and stereo imaging.

Design & Build Quality

Built with attention to detail, the Y-50 features an aluminum front panel for rigidity and vibration control, premium speaker terminals and a ventilated top plate inspired by Japanese design. Its compact chassis integrates easily into modern living spaces while maintaining high-end build quality.

A 5.46-inch color LCD display provides playback information and an analog-style VU meter, while the intuitive interface and Onkyo Controller app ensure easy operation.

Technical Specifications

• Amplifier type: Class D (Axign with MOSFET output)
• Channels: 2-channel amplifier / 2.1-channel preamplifier
• Output power: 125W (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, THD 0.08%) / 250W (4Ω, 1kHz)
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 30kHz (+1 / -3dB)
• Tone control: Bass 100Hz ±10dB / Treble 10kHz ±10dB
• Speaker impedance: 4 – 16Ω
• Analogue inputs: 3 × RCA
• Phono input: 1 × MM/MC
• HDMI: 1 input / 1 output
• Pre-out: 1 × RCA
• Subwoofer: 1 output
• Headphone: 6.3 mm
• Network: Ethernet
• Bluetooth: SBC, AAC
• Power consumption: 120W / 1.8W idle / <0.4W standby
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 350 × 99 × 337 mm
• Weight: 4.9 kg

Why Choose the Onkyo Muse Y-50?

The Onkyo Muse Y-50 is ideal for users looking for a powerful, compact and fully connected amplifier capable of driving demanding speakers while offering modern connectivity and room optimization. It is a perfect centerpiece for a high-performance stereo system combining streaming, vinyl and TV audio.

Onkyo Muse Y-40 vs Y-50 – Key Differences

• Power: Y-50 delivers significantly more output (125W vs ~75W)
• Speaker control: Y-50 handles larger and more demanding speakers
• Room correction: Y-50 includes Onkyo Room EQ (not available on Y-40)
• Use case: Y-40 = compact systems, Y-50 = full-scale hi-fi systems

Conclusion: Choose the Y-40 for compact setups and simplicity. Choose the Y-50 if you want higher performance, more power and better scalability.

Recommended System Bundles for the Onkyo Muse Y-50

With its higher power and control, the Y-50 allows more ambitious speaker pairings and higher-end system configurations.

GOOD – Dynamic Compact System

• Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 12.2i or Klipsch RP-600M II or Pylon Audio Diamond 18 MKII
• Cables: Melodika Sky Blue

Ideal for medium-sized rooms. This setup offers strong dynamics, good bass extension and excellent clarity, with Klipsch providing higher efficiency and Pylon delivering a more neutral, detailed sound.

BETTER – Full Audiophile System

• Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i or Pylon Audio Diamond 28 MKII
• Turntable: Gold Note Valore 425 Plus
• Cartridge: Gold Note Donatello Red
• Cables: Melodika Brown Sugar speaker cables
• Interconnect: Melodika Sky Blue

A powerful and balanced system with excellent scale and musicality. The Y-50 fully controls floorstanding speakers, delivering deep bass, wide soundstage and strong dynamics.

BEST – High-End System

• Speakers: Pylon Audio Jasper 23 or Pylon Audio Diamond 30 MKII or Klipsch RP-8000F II
• Turntable: Gold Note Valore 425 Plus
• Cartridge: Gold Note Donatello Red
• Cables: Melodika Brown Sugar
• Interconnects: Melodika Black Edition or Melodika Sky Blue

Designed for large rooms and demanding listeners. The Y-50 delivers the power and control required for high-end floorstanding speakers. Pylon Diamond 30 MKII and Jasper 23 offer high resolution and depth, while Klipsch RP-8000F II delivers exceptional dynamics and efficiency.

Optional Add-On – Personal Listening

• Headphone Amplifier: Gold Note HP-5.2

Perfect for late-night listening with enhanced detail and control.

Tip: Explore the full Melodika cable range to optimize your system.