Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Yamaha RX-A3000

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Yamaha RX-A3000
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3000
      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 Yamaha RX-A3000 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 less powerful.


      Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha RX-A3000

      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.

      Yamaha RX-A3000 was introduced in 2010 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080p * 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
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Anthem MRX 740 8K and Yamaha RX-A3000 and gave them scores of 89 and 79 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

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      Amplifier
      89
      Amplifier
      94
      Audio Features
      89
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      55
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      95
      Radio
      73
      Radio
      73
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      79

      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 Yamaha RX-A3000.

      PROS

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   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
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio

      CONS

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   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
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Anthem MRX 740 8K

      Yamaha RX-A3000

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   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 Yamaha RX-A3000.

      Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Yamaha RX-A3000
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      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 1080p
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth vs via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (simultaneous)
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 9.2 (barter to Zone3)
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs Component, S-Video, Composite, Pre Out
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2
      Spotify vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 100 dB

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      5.2 channel

      100 W

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      110 W

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      11.2 channel

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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3000

      Yamaha RX-A3000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3000 over Anthem MRX 740 8K.

      Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Yamaha RX-A3000
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 8 (1 front)
      USB Input for factory service vs USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 9 (1 front)
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
      More S-Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More S-Video Outputs vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 4
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones vs Zone 2/3 (Zone 4 Optical)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 2
      Digital Radio vs HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 485 W vs 490 W/620 VA
      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 155 W (0.7% THD)

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      Yamaha RX-A3030
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V683
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A2030
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3020
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3010
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      7.2 channel

      90 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 Yamaha RX-A3000
        High Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) with RSC (Reflected Sound Control) and Angle measurement
        Bluetooth via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Many HDMI Inputs78 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.29.2 (barter to Zone3)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha RX-A3000
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        No Pandora
        No Tidal

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Anthem MRX 740 8K and Yamaha RX-A3000 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3000 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 740 8K has 11.2 and Yamaha RX-A3000 has 9.2 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 740 8K has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Anthem MRX 740 8K and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3000 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 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3000 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.
      • Yamaha RX-A3000
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Anthem MRX 740 8K
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A3000
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • S-Video:
      • Anthem MRX 740 8K
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A3000
        Inputs:         5   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.
      • Yamaha RX-A3000 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Anthem MRX 740 8K
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A3000
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Anthem MRX 740 8K: None
      • Yamaha RX-A3000: HDMI, USB, Analog Audio, Optical, Composite and S-video

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