| GENERAL | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anthem | Pioneer |
| Series | Elite | |
| Model | MRX 540 8K | VSX-LX504 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | North America |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Pioneer VSX-LX503 | |
| Successor | Pioneer VSX-LX505 |
| AMPLIFIER | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 120 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 | Direct Energy |
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI) |
| DAC | AKM AK4458 & TI PCM5101 | |
| DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 11.2 |
| 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 | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| 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 | 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 Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD | |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD | |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | ||
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | ||
| Sound Retriever | Advanced | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | ||
| Digital noise Reduction | ||
| Tone Control | All Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Surround | ||
| Optimum Surround | ||
| Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | ||
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | Advanced MCACC |
| Manual MCACC | ||
| MCACC Memory | 1 | |
| Reflex Optimizer | ||
| Phase Control | ||
| Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
| Full Band Phase Control | ||
| Standing Wave Control | Multi-Point | |
| EQ Bands | 9-Band | |
| Symmetric EQ | ||
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet | |
| Precision Distance | ||
| Polarity Check | ||
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | 1080p to 4K | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 480i/576i | |
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) |
| Remote App | Anthem Remote App | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 | 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) |
| 8K Inputs | 7 | |
| USB Input | for factory service | 2 (1 Front) |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out) |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Composite Video Outputs | ||
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 1 | |
| Component Video Outputs | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 1 | 3 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out) | |
| Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | |
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 3 | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 1 / 1 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| GUI Languages | 7 | |
| AV Navigator | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 11ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3, ZONE 2) | |
| Display | ||
| FL Dimmer |
| RADIO | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 5 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| 3D Space Frame Construction | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 365 W | 850 W |
| No Sound Power | 70 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.15 W |
| PHYSICAL | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 185 mm x 386 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16" |
| Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | 541 mm x 310 mm x 487 mm 21-5/16" x 12-3/16" x 19-3/16" | |
| Weight | 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs) | 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs) |
| Weight of Package | 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Pioneer VSX-LX504 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 120 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) | 230 W (10% THD) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 250 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 220 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 130 W | |
| THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1 V/470 Ω | |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS | |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 32 Ω - 600 Ω | 8 Ω - 600 Ω |
| Rated Headphone Power Output | 85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
| Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 106 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio) |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 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) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA | |
| 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 | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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