| GENERAL | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anthem | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage | |
| Model | MRX 1140 8K | RX-A2020 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | USA |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A2010 | |
| Successor | Yamaha RX-A2030 |
| AMPLIFIER | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 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 | |
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | |
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | Burr-Brown | |
| DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 15.2 | 9.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | up to 9.1.6 with external amp | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIx | |
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| DTS:X | Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp | |
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:6 | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
| DTS 96/24 | ||
| DTS Express | ||
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 96 kHz | |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | WAV, FLAC | |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | |
| DSD via USB | ||
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | no presence speakers required | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | high-resolution | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | with video on mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | 3D | |
| DSP Programs | 23 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | ||
| Virtual Speakers | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) |
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | HQV Vida | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, S-Video, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | (Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite) | |
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p | |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Google Assistant | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Apple Siri | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | Anthem Remote App | (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ ) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 2 |
| 8K Inputs | 7 | |
| USB Input | for factory service | iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) | |
| Optical Inputs | 3 | 4 (1 front) |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 9 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 15.2 | 7.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | |
| Composite Video Outputs | 2 | |
| S-Video Inputs | 4 | |
| S-Video Outputs | 2 | |
| Component Video Inputs | 4 | |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite | |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| dockport |
| ZONES | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 3 |
| Powered Zones | Zone 2 / 3 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | Component, Composite, Line Out |
| Zone 3 Outs | Component, Composite, Line Out | |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | |
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 3 | (2) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 2 / 2 |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Graphical user interface | |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Display | ||
| Remote Controller | (Preset, learning, macro) |
| RADIO | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | HD Radio | |
| Internet Radio | ||
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Aluminum Front | Aluminum | |
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Power Consumption | 570 W | 490 W/620 VA |
| Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x | 435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" |
| Weight | 15.2 kg (33.6 lbs) | 17.1 kg (37.7 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Anthem MRX 1140 8K | Yamaha RX-A2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.06% 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 | 155 W (0.9% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 175 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 220 W (10% THD) | |
| 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 | |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 220 W (0.9% THD, Front) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 405 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 285 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
| THD | 0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω) | |
| THD (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono to AV OUT) | |
| Damping Factor | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 60 mV | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ | |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) | |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS | |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 32 Ω - 600 Ω | 150 mV/100 Ω |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 100 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 86 dB | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | +0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out) | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 60 dB/45 dB | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 60 dB/55 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C) | |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component) | |
| Video S/N Ratio | 60 dB | |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A | |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB | |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5% | |
| AM Frequency | 530 MHz - 1710 MHz | |
| 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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