| GENERAL | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anthem | Integra |
| Model | MRX 740 8K | DRX-7.3 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | North America | North America |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Integra DRX-7.1 | |
| Successor | Integra DRX-8.4 |
| AMPLIFIER | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 135 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 | Hybrid Digital Low-Impedance, High-Current Amplifier |
| Non-Phase Shift Amplifier | ||
| VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | All Channels | |
| Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry | ||
| THX™ Certification | Select™ (previously known as Select2) | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
| Bi-amp Capability |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | |
| DAC | AKM AK4490 Stereo DAC for Front L/R 2 AKM AK4458 Multichannel DACs for Other Channels 2 AKM AK4388 Stereo DACs for Zone 2 and Zone 3 | |
| DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R 768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels 192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3 |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 11.1 | 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 | ||
| 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 Formats | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM | |
| Music Playback via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC | |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC | |
| 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 circuitry for SPDIF digital audio | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | ||
| Tone Control | All 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 | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Pure Audio Mode | ||
| Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | AccuEQ Advance Plus 9-point calibration with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ |
| Standing Wave Control | Standing Wave EQ | |
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 - foot |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | In: 1 Out: 1 RS-232: 1 (Pasth through) IR In: 1 (Path through) IR Out: 1 (Path through) Maximum Video Resolution: 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4) | |
| 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) | ||
| DSC (Display Stream Compression) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 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 | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Google Assistant | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Apple Siri | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| Domotz Pro Compatible | ||
| Remote Monitoring with ihiji | ||
| OvrC Compatible | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | Anthem Remote App | Integra Remote Control App |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 3 (1 Main, 1 Sub, 1 Zone2) |
| 8K Inputs | 7 | |
| USB Input | for factory service | 1 (Rear) |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 6 |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Composite Video Outputs | ||
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Component Video Outputs | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | Oversized AC Cord |
| ZONES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 3 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out |
| Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | |
| Whole House Mode | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 3 | 2 (A:100 mA, B:25 mA) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 3 / 2 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | High-definition transparent overlaid GUI with Quick Menu and Home Menu | |
| GUI Languages | 9 | |
| IP Control | ||
| Control4 SDDP | ||
| Display | ||
| RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) | ||
| Smart Grid-Ready |
| RADIO | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Audiophile Grade Anti-Resonant Aluminum Front Panel | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 7 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals | ||
| Rack Mount Kit Available | IRK-180-4C |
| POWER | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Independent Power Supply | 2 | |
| H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Massive Custom Transformer | |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Power Consumption | 485 W | 310 W |
| Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function |
| PHYSICAL | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 197 mm x 446.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-3/4" x 17-9/16" |
| Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | 565 mm x 325 mm x 547 mm 22-1/4" x 12-13/16" x 21-9/16" | |
| Weight | 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) | 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs) |
| Weight of Package | 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | Integra DRX-7.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 135 W (0.08% 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 | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 255 W (10% THD) | |
| Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | |
| THD | 0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/82 kΩ (Line) | |
| 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 | 43 Ω |
| Rated Headphone Power Output | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
| Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 107 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 90 dB | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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/ac | |
| 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, 1 A | |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | |
| 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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