GENERAL
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Brand Anthem Denon Model MRX 1140 8K AVR-X540BT Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country North America UK Release Year 2021 2018 Predecessor Denon AVR-S530BT Successor Denon AVR-X550BT
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Channels 11.2 5.2 Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Front Wide Channel Support Amplifier Design Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest Discrete Amplification THX™ Certification Continuous 6 Ω Rated Certified 4 Ω Performance Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Next-Generation DSP Platform DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 15.2 5.1 D.D.S.C. HD Digital Alpha Processing Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6 with external ampDolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLIIDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X Pro up to 9.1.6 with external ampDTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X DTS Neo Neo:6DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputMusic Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHzHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC Gapless Playback DSD via HDMI DSD via USB DSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialog Level Adjustment Dialog normalization Dialogue Lift Compressed Music Enhancer High-resolution Music Enhancer Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey LFC Audyssey Sub EQ HT Audyssey DSX Direct Mode Pure Direct Mode Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Audyssey App Support Optimized Bass Redirection Bass Sync
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
HDR10 HDR10+ Dynamic HDR BT.2020 color space Dolby Vision HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDMI Version 2.1 HDBaseT Compatible Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDCP Version 2.3 2.2 QMS (Quick Media Switching) ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) QFT (Quick Frame transport) 3-D Ready Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 Video Signal Upscaling Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component Video Upscaling Analog to Analog Video conversion isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC, AACBluetooth Headphone Transmission Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS HEOS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input AirPlay AirPlay 2Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Anthem Remote App Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon KindleInstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
HDMI Inputs 7 5 HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) 1 8K Inputs 7 USB Input for factory service1 (Front) for USB memory USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 3 2 Optical Outputs 1 Coaxial Inputs 2 1 RCA Line Inputs 4 2 RCA Line Outputs 1 XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 15.2 0.2 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 Composite Video Outputs 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs USB Speaker A/B Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord
ZONES
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Number of Zones 2 1 Powered Zones Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output 3 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 0 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
On-Screen Display GUI Languages 3 IP Control Control4 SDDP Display 1 lineRemote Controller RC-1216 Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / Denon Link HD Setup Assistant Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
RADIO
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDSDigital Radio Internet Radio Pandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Front Panel not Metal Speaker Terminals 11 5 Large Speaker Terminals 11 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals High Grade Audio Components Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Toroidal Transformer Power Consumption 570 W 310 W No Sound Power ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W Standby Power 0.3 W 0.1 W ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function Auto Power off
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Dimensions (W x H x D) 431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" Weight 15.2 kg (33.6 lbs) 7.5 kg
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 1140 8K
Denon AVR-X540BT
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.08% THD) 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 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 90 W (0.7% THD) Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 140 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 130 W (1% THD) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ Maximum Preout Level and Impedance 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance 32 Ω - 600 Ω S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB 98 dB Frequency Response (Analog In) 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz USB Terminal USB2.0 5V, 1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) FM Effective Sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% AM Frequency 522 kHz - 1611 kHz AM Effective Sensitivity 18 µV Warranty 3 Years
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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