Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Pioneer SC-95

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      Pioneer SC-95
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Anthem MRX 1140 8K
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 1140 8K to Pioneer SC-95 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 11 channel and the Pioneer SC-95 has 9 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 1140 8K's being more powerful.


      Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer SC-95

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K was introduced in 2021 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 15.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

      Pioneer SC-95 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.

      Highlights

      • 11.2 Channels
      • 15.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 91 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K

      Pioneer SC-95

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      94
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      73
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      89

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer SC-95.

      PROS

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   Many Channels - 11.2
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   15.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Toroidal Transformer
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   9.2 Channels

      Advantage of Anthem MRX 1140 8K

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 1140 8K over Pioneer SC-95.

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Pioneer SC-95
      More Channels 11.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 15.2 vs 11.2
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 3
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 15.2 vs 13.2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2 (assignable)
      Bigger Power Supply 570 W vs 330 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels vs 135 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 101 dB

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      Yamaha RX-V585
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      Marantz SR8015
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      11.2 channel

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      Marantz Cinema 30
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      Arcam AVR31
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      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Integra DRX-8.4
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A1030
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Advantage of Pioneer SC-95

      Pioneer SC-95
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-95 over Anthem MRX 1140 8K.

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Pioneer SC-95
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      DTS Neo vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 8 (1 front)
      USB Input for factory service vs 1 Front
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI, USB
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones vs 2, 3 and HDZone
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 1
      Pandora vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels vs 175 W (1.0% THD)

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      Yamaha RX-A660
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Pioneer SC-LX502
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      7.2 channel

      120 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX504
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Yamaha RX-A780
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Pioneer SC-LX701
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      9.2 channel

      135 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A860
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer SC-95
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Channel Processing15.211.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6 with external amp
        DTS:X Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp up to with firmware update
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs78 (1 front)
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        RCA Pre-Outs15.213.2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer SC-95
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Anthem MRX 1140 8K with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 15.2 and Pioneer SC-95 has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 15 channel processing but has only 11 channel amplifier and Pioneer SC-95 has 11 channel processing but has only 11 channel amplifier, so they need external amplifiers connected to their analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Anthem MRX 1140 8K and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-95 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
      • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 3 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 1140 8K and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-95 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Anthem MRX 1140 8K
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Anthem MRX 1140 8K
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 2.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Pioneer SC-95 supports up to 1080i (1125i) resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Anthem MRX 1140 8K
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-95
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: None
      • Pioneer SC-95: HDMI, USB

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