GENERAL
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Brand Anthem Denon Model MRX 540 8K AVR-X2100W Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country North America USA Release Year 2021 2014 Successor Denon AVR-X2200W
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Channels 5.2 7.2 Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) 95 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 assignable
AUDIO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Next-Generation DSP Platform multiple Texas Instruments/ Aureus DSP processors DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 7.1 7.1 D.D.S.C. HD Digital Alpha Processing Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLIIzDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X DTS 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 InputNetwork Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHzHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD Gapless Playback DSD via HDMI DSD via USB 2-ch InputDSD 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 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Audyssey MultEQ XTAudyssey App Support Optimized Bass Redirection Bass Sync
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
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 up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, CompositeComponent Video Upscaling Analog to Analog Video conversion Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Wi-Fi Bluetooth Bluetooth Headphone Transmission Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS HEOS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlayApple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Anthem Remote App Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devicesInstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
HDMI Inputs 7 8 (1 front) HDMI Outputs 2 2 (simultaneous) 8K Inputs 7 USB Input for factory service1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 3 2 Optical Outputs 1 Coaxial Inputs 2 1 RCA Line Inputs 4 4 RCA Line Outputs 1 XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 0.2 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 Composite Video Outputs S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs 2 Component Video Outputs 1 Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB Speaker A/B assignableHeadphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord
ZONES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Number of Zones 1 2 Powered Zones 2Zone 2 Outs Pre Out RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output 3 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 1 / 1
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User InterfaceGUI Languages 3 IP Control Control4 SDDP Display 1 lineRemote Controller RC-1192 Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / Denon Link HD Setup Assistant Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
RADIO
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Analog Tuner FM/AMDigital Radio Internet Radio vTunerPandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Front Panel Brushed hairline metalized finish Speaker Terminals 5 7 Large Speaker Terminals 5 7 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals High Grade Audio Components Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Toroidal Transformer Power Consumption 365 W 500 W No Sound Power ECO On/Off: 35 W/75 W Standby Power 0.3 W 0.1 W ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function Auto Power off
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
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 167 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 339 mm) 17-3/32" x 6-37/64" x 13-11/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 9-1/4" x 13-11/32") Weight 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs) 9.7 kg (21 lbs 6 oz)
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Denon AVR-X2100W
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 95 W (0.08% THD) Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 100 W (1% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 130 W (1% THD) 125 W (0.7% THD) Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 185 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 150 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 100 dB Frequency Response (Analog In) 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) DSD Sampling Rates via USB 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) Video Frequency Response 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) Ethernet Standard 100BASE-TX Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz USB Terminal USB2.0 5V, 1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 107.9 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 520 kHz - 1710 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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