Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Arcam AVR10

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Arcam AVR10
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K
      4. Advantage of Arcam AVR10
      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 740 8K to Arcam AVR10 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 740 8K's being more powerful.


      Anthem MRX 740 8K Arcam AVR10

      Anthem MRX 740 8K was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

      Arcam AVR10 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 11.1 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

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Anthem MRX 740 8K and Arcam AVR10 and gave them scores of 89 and 87 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 740 8K

      Arcam AVR10

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      83
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      70
      Radio
      73
      Radio
      86
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      87

      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 740 8K and Arcam AVR10.

      PROS

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Arcam AVR10

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   11.1 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
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   MQA Decoding
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 5․0

      CONS

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Arcam AVR10

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Zones


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

      AVERAGE

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Arcam AVR10

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   HDMI Version
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Anthem MRX 740 8K
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 740 8K over Arcam AVR10.

      Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Arcam AVR10
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      HDR10+ vs
      Newer HDMI Version 2.1 vs 2.0b
      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 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (simultaneous)
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      Phono Input vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2
      Analog Tuner vs FM with RDS
      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 85 W (0.2% THD)

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Anthem MRX 740 8K.

      Arcam AVR11
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Anthem MRX 540 8K
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      5.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      NAD T 778
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Integra DRX-8.4
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A1040
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Anthem MRX 1140 8K
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Advantage of Arcam AVR10

      Arcam AVR10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Arcam AVR10 over Anthem MRX 740 8K.

      Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Arcam AVR10
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs 11.1-ch (Built-In)
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Google Assistant vs
      Apple Siri vs
      USB Input for factory service vs for factory service
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 4
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 7 (1 front)
      Front A/V Inputs vs AUX (3.5 mm Audio)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 0
      Digital Radio vs DAB/DAB+
      Pandora vs
      Tidal vs
      Universal Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz vs AC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch
      Bigger Power Supply 485 W vs 1500 W

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Arcam AVR10.

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Arcam AVR30
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      7.2 channel

      120 W

      Arcam AVR11
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Marantz Cinema 40
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Marantz Cinema 30
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      11.4 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2010
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      9.2 channel

      140 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 740 8K Arcam AVR10
        Channel Processing11.111.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Dirac Live™
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth aptX HD
        Chromecast Built-In
        Many HDMI Inputs77
        Many 8K Inputs77
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Anthem MRX 740 8K Arcam AVR10
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        No Composite Video Inputs

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Anthem MRX 740 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 740 8K and Arcam AVR10 have 11.2 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, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the 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 740 8K and 7 pair of line inputs on Arcam AVR10 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 740 8K and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 4 coaxial inputs are available on Arcam AVR10 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 740 8K
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Arcam AVR10
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 7.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Anthem MRX 740 8K: None
      • Arcam AVR10: AUX (3.5 mm Audio)

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

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