Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Yamaha RX-A2070

       
       

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      BrandAnthemYamaha
      SeriesAventage
      ModelMRX 1140 8KRX-A2070
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaUSA and Canada
      Release Year20212017
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A2060
      SuccessorYamaha RX-A2080
      AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Channels11.29.2
      Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass 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-A2070
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP Platform
      Surround:AI™
      DACESS
      DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing15.29.2
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6 with external amp up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
      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
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift no presence speakers required
      Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
      High-resolution Music Enhancer up to 96/24
      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 HD3
      DSP Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      VIDEO FEATURES Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
      Video Parameter Adjustments
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      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)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      HDMI Inputs78 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
      8K Inputs7
      USB Input for factory serviceUSB memory, portable audio player
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs33
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs23
      RCA Line Inputs48 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs15.27.2-ch
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs4
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Analog Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      dockport
      ZONES Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Number of Zones24
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre OutHDMI, RCA Preout
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Preout
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video Output HDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output32
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 01 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface
      SCENESCENE PLUS (12 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Display
      Remote Controller (Preset)
      RADIO Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Analog Tuner FM/AM
      Presets40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption570 W490 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      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 474 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 474 mm)
      Weight15.2 kg (33.6 lbs)17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Yamaha RX-A2070
      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 Channels155 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, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)150 W (0.06% 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
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)190 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)220 W (10% THD)
      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
      THD0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 70 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Damping Factor150 (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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS2.0 V
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB+0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/60 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty3 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted



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