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Specifications
GENERAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Brand
Anthem
Anthem
Model
MRX 740 8K
MRX 540 8K
Type
A/V Receiver
A/V Receiver
Country
North America
North America
Release Year
2021
2021
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Channels
7.2
5.2
Power Output
140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design
Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest
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 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine
Next-Generation DSP Platform
Next-Generation DSP Platform
DAC Specs
768 kHz/32 Bit
768 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing
11.1
7.1
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM
2-ch/Multi-ch Input
2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via HDMI
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis)
Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis)
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version
2.1
2.1
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
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
AirPlay
AirPlay 2
AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection
iPod, iPhone and iPad
iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App
Anthem Remote App
Anthem Remote App
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
HDMI Inputs
7
7
HDMI Outputs
3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
2
8K Inputs
7
7
USB Input
for factory service
for factory service
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs
3
3
Optical Outputs
1
1
Coaxial Inputs
2
2
RCA Line Inputs
4
4
RCA Line Outputs
1
1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
11.2
7.2
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
Headphone Out
6.3 mm (1/4")
6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
ZONES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Number of Zones
2
1
Powered Zones
Zone 2 Outs
HDMI, Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
3
3
Remote (IR) Input/Output
1 / 0
1 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
IP Control
Display
RADIO
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Speaker Terminals
7
5
Large Speaker Terminals
7
5
POWER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Power Supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption
485 W
365 W
Standby Power
0.3 W
0.3 W
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Dimensions (W x H x D)
431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x
431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x
Weight
15.1 kg (33.2 lbs)
12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)
140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
100 W (1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)
170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
130 W (1% THD)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance
5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance
32 Ω - 600 Ω
32 Ω - 600 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)
110 dB
110 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)
20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB
20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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