GENERAL
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Brand Anthem Sony Series ES Model MRX 540 8K STR-AZ1000ES Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country North America USA Release Year 2021 2023 Predecessor Sony STR-ZA1100ES
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Channels 5.2 7.2 Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) 70 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 THX™ Certification Continuous 6 Ω Rated Certified 4 Ω Performance Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Next-Generation DSP Platform DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit 192 kHz/32 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 7.1 9.2 Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 with external ampDolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX DTS:X up to 7.1.2 with external ampDTS 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 6.1IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 360 Reality Audio PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputNetwork Audio Formats FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC Music Playback via USB FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 192 kHz/24 bitHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch InputDSD via USB 2-ch InputDSD to PCM Converter USB DAC DTS Dialogue Control Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift UpIn-Ceiling Speaker Mode Tone Control All ChannelsHigh-resolution Music Enhancer DSEE UltimateAudyssey 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
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) D.C.A.C. IXCalibration Microphone Stereo Speaker Relocation Automatic Phase Matching
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
HDR10 HDR10+ Dynamic HDR BT.2020 color space Dolby Vision HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDMI Version 2.1 2.1 HDBaseT Compatible Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDCP Version 2.3 2.3 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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4Analog To HDMI Upconversion isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC, AAC, LDACBluetooth Headphone Transmission Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 Music Connect Remote Monitoring with ihiji OvrC Compatible AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Anthem Remote App
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
HDMI Inputs 7 6 HDMI Outputs 2 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) 8K Inputs 7 2 USB Input for factory service1 Front for USB memory 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 0.2 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 Composite Video Outputs 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs USB Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord
ZONES
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Number of Zones 1 3 Powered Zones 3Zone 2 Outs HDMI Zone 3 Outs Pre/Line Out RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output 3 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 1 / 1
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
On-Screen Display Graphical User InterfaceGUI Languages 3 IP Control Control4 SDDP Display Remote Controller RMT-AA511U
RADIO
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Analog Tuner FMPresets 30 Digital Radio Internet Radio TuneIn & iHeart RadioPandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Speaker Terminals 5 7 Large Speaker Terminals 5 7 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Toroidal Transformer Power Consumption 365 W 240 W Standby Power 0.3 W 0.5 W
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Dimensions (W x H x D) 431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x 430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm 17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8" Weight 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs) 9.3 kg (20 lb 9 oz)
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Sony STR-AZ1000ES
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.09% THD) Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 100 W (1% THD) 100 W (0.9% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 90 W (0.09% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 130 W (1% THD) 110 W (0.9% THD) THD 0.09% 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 Frequency Response (Analog In) 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB 10 Hz - 100 kHz, ±3 dB (with sound field, equalizer and 360SSM bypassed) DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI 2.8 MHz DSD Sampling Rates via USB 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) Ethernet Standard 1000BASE-T Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Version 5․0 Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz USB Terminal Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Warranty 5 Years
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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