Anthem MRX 540 8K vs Onkyo TX-SR393

GENERAL	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Brand	Anthem	Onkyo
Model	MRX 540 8K	TX-SR393
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	North America
Release Year	2021	2019
Predecessor		Onkyo TX-SR383

AMPLIFIER	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Channels	5.2	5.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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
Dynamic Audio Amplification
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-SR393
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Next-Generation DSP Platform	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
DAC		AKM
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	5.1
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
Music Playback via USB
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
DSD via HDMI		2-ch
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		Advanced Music Optimizer
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-SR393
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis)	AccuEQ

VIDEO FEATURES	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
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	2.3
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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		1080p to 4K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Anthem Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
HDMI Inputs	7	4
HDMI Outputs	2	1
8K Inputs	7
USB Input	for factory service
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	3	1
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	4	3
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
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport

ZONES	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Number of Zones	1	2
Powered Zones
Zone 2 Outs		Zone B Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3	0
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
On-Screen Display
GUI Languages		7
IP Control
Display
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)

RADIO	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	365 W	445 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W

PHYSICAL	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
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 17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		525 mm x 240 mm x 405 mm 20-11/16" x 9-7/16" x 15-15/16"
Weight	12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)	8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)
Weight of Package		10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Onkyo TX-SR393
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		80 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)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		155 W (10% THD)
THD		0.08% (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 Impedance	5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	32 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output		80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	109 db
Frequency Response (Analog In)	20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
Bluetooth Version		4․2
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency		530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty		2 Years

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

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