Onkyo Muse Y-50 – Network Streaming Integrated Amplifier with 250W Power
The Onkyo Muse Y-50 is a powerful, all-in-one hi-fi solution that combines 80 years of Japanese audio heritage with modern streaming, video integration, and commanding amplification. Delivering up to 250W per channel into 4 ohms, the Y-50 is designed to drive even demanding loudspeakers with authority, precision, and musical honesty—while serving as the central hub for music, TV, and vinyl playback.
Key Features
- High-power Class D amplification: Axign MOSFET-based Class D design delivering up to 250W per channel (4Ω)
- Built-in network streaming: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast
- Advanced HDMI connectivity: HDMI input with ARC, 4K/120p and 8K/60p support, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
- 5.46″ colour LCD display: Shows track info and an analogue-style VU meter for a modern yet classic feel
- Onkyo Room EQ: Integrated room calibration for optimised sound in any listening space
- Phono stage for MM & MC cartridges: Ready for high-quality turntable playback
- 2.1 preamp architecture: Dedicated subwoofer output for flexible system building
- Premium Japanese design: Compact chassis with temperature-controlled circuitry for silent operation
Customer Benefits
The Muse Y-50 is ideal for listeners who want uncompromising power and flexibility without clutter. It replaces multiple components with a single, elegant unit that handles high-resolution streaming, vinyl playback, TV audio, and traditional analogue sources. With room calibration and robust power reserves, it adapts effortlessly to different speakers, rooms, and listening styles.
Quick Specs
- Amplifier type: Class D (Axign MOSFET)
- Power output: 250W per channel @ 4Ω / 125W per channel @ 8Ω
- Channels: 2-channel amplifier, 2.1 preamp
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 30 kHz (+1 / −3 dB)
- Streaming: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast
- Bluetooth: SBC, AAC
- Phono input: MM / MC
- HDMI: 1× HDMI input, HDMI ARC output
- Subwoofer output: Yes (RCA)
- Dimensions: 35 × 9.9 × 33.7 cm (W × H × D)
- Weight: 4.9 kg
What’s in the Box
- Onkyo Muse Y-50 integrated amplifier
- Power cable
- Remote control
- Quick start guide & documentation
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for modern hi-fi systems that combine music streaming, vinyl, and TV audio. Ideal for users who want high power in a compact form, premium HDMI support for home entertainment, and a single device that anchors both audio and video setups.
Compatibility
Compatible with passive speakers rated from 4–16Ω, turntables with MM or MC cartridges, TVs via HDMI ARC, and smartphones or tablets via Bluetooth or network streaming. Controlled via the Onkyo Controller app on iOS and Android.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Very high power output in a compact integrated amplifier
- Extensive streaming and HDMI video support
- Built-in room calibration and subwoofer output
- MM/MC phono stage included
⚠️ Cons:
- No balanced XLR inputs
- Bluetooth limited to SBC/AAC
The Onkyo Muse Y-50 combines serious amplification, modern streaming, and advanced HDMI integration into one refined hi-fi hub—engineered to power demanding speakers while fitting seamlessly into contemporary living spaces.
