Anthem MRX 540 8K vs Onkyo TX-NR474

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      BrandAnthemOnkyo
      ModelMRX 540 8KTX-NR474
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryNorth AmericaAustralia
      Release Year20212017
      AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Channels5.25.1
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignClass A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP Platform32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      DACAKM AK4438
      DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.15.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
      VIDEO FEATURES Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.2
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Composite
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Anthem Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      HDMI Inputs74
      HDMI Outputs21
      8K Inputs7
      USB Input for factory service1 (Rear)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs32
      Optical Outputs1
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs44 (1 Front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.20.1
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs2
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsMini-Jack
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Number of Zones11
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output30
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      On-Screen Display Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up
      GUI Languages9
      IP Control
      Display
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      RADIO Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS
      Presets40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals55
      Large Speaker Terminals55
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption365 W400 W
      No Sound Power40 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.15 W
      PHYSICAL Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      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 160 mm x 328 mm
      Weight12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)8.6 kg
      SPECIFICATIONS Anthem MRX 540 8K Onkyo TX-NR474
      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)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)160 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω330 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB106 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB Terminal5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years

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



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