Denon D-M50S Executive Microsystem

by Denon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 5 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NWQB
• Item model number: D-M50S
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,613 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With its small size, good looks, and quality sound, Denon's petite and stylish D-M50S executive microsystem is dressed to impress and built to thrill. The system features a central integrated amplifier/CD player/tuner alongside ported, 2-way, bookshelf speakers from the British loudspeaker manufacturer Mission, giving you not just great furniture, but great sound.

Components in the D-M50S series are only 8.3 inches wide, yet they're endowed with circuitry for superior quality sound and sport an attractive design that blends easily with any interior. The system's front panel is made of silver aluminum, and a half mirror has been added to the display window to enhance its appearance. The CD section features a 3-disc changer that lets you listen to music without interruption.

The main unit (model UD-M50) boasts 30 watts per channel stereo power into 6-ohm speakers like those supplied. Dual stereo analog auxiliary inputs facilitate hookup of additional components, whether a DVD player, MP3 player, or Denon's matching DRR-M30 silver cassette deck. For additional convenience, a stereo analog output and optical digital-audio jack let you record radio broadcasts or CD sound to cassette or to a stand-alone CD or minidisc recorder.

The included Mission MS-50 bookshelf speakers use 4.3-inch woofers and 1-inch soft-dome tweeters. Their ported design grants a little deeper low-end response (down to a respectable 70 Hz), and they're magnetically shielded to allow distortion-free placement near your TV or computer monitor.

The UD-M50 includes the high-end Source Direct function, and the audio and power circuits in all components of the series feature highly-acclaimed Denon technology to ensure that the sound you hear is perfectly smooth and transparent.

Other features include 40 FM/AM station presets, SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) equalization, a 24-hour clock, a sleep timer (with daily and one-time event timers as well), and a .125-inch headphone jack for private listening. Preamplifier outputs (switchable, stereo/mono) let you use the system with heftier, stand-alone amplifiers if you wish.

The system comes with a remote control that also operates the basic functions of the optional CDR-M30 CD recorder and DRR-M30 cassette deck.

What's in the Box
UD-M50 CD player/receiver unit, a remote control, remote batteries, Mission MS-50 bookshelf speakers (2 speakers with grilles), speaker wires, a warranty card, a service-center list, and a user's manual.

Product Description

Personal audio system ¿ AM/FM stereo tuner ¿ 30 Watts per channel into 6 ohms ¿ Super Dynamic Bass ¿ 3 disc auto CD changer ¿ 8 times oversampling digital filter ¿ Pre-outs ¿ Clock/timer ¿ Mission MS-50 2-way bass reflex speakers with 4 1/2 woofer; 1 soft dome tweeter ¿ System remote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound - simple to operate, December 27, 2002

By 

Rinaldi Wibowo (City by the Bay, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon D-M50S Executive Microsystem (Electronics)

I just got this item recently and love the alumnium chasis construction. Very solid and seemingly indestructible.
Although it is made in China (where all the good stuff comes from), the quality and fit is excellent. The supplied Mission speakers are a good match for the system and sound great. I also like the ability to listen to one CD while I change out the other two.

My only beef are:
1. It doesn't come with cassette (what the hell are those?) deck
2. The CD changer is rather loud.

3. The unit was originally constructed for use in Asia and to adapt it to North American power supply, it comes with a bulging AC transformer that is piggy-backed on the unit - a rather disproportionately large protrusion with 4 screws.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Stereo, November 26, 2004

By 

Jason Temerowski "jdiddys" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon D-M50S Executive Microsystem (Electronics)

All you need and expect out of a compact stereo system. Superior, sounds - crisp and clean. I had it in my living room until I purchased by surround sound stereo, and it easily filled up the room.

Person below had some service issues - I have had the stereo for 9 months now and - knock on wood - haven't had an issue.

The base is a little longer like he said - that could be an issue, but if you have the space it's well worth it.

I would highly recommend this system to anyone. You won't be disappointed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Denon DM50S, July 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Denon D-M50S Executive Microsystem (Electronics)

For the size, this unit has good sound quality, although I would have prefered slightly better speakers - I use Mission M731is in my study and Celestion MP1s for my computer, and those sound much better and are not that much bigger (M731is) or about the same size (MP1s).

The CD changer is pretty noisy, and the unit is rather long due to the add on power transformer at the back, which can make it difficult to position. It is attractive looking overall.

The two star rating is for poor reliability and warranty service - I have had to have this repaired twice under warranty in the first month of ownership, under very light use (this is my kitchen stereo).

If this is your main stereo, or you have the space (which I do not in my kitchen), I would recommend going with a decent basic receiver and standalone cd player (NAD for example) and Mission or similar small speakers. For a little more money, this would provide better sound and, I suspect, superior reliability. NAD also has a combination receiver/CD player unit which is wider than this, but is hopefully more reliable.