GENERAL | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Brand | Anthem | NAD |
Model | MRX 740 8K | T 778 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | All |
Release Year | 2021 | 2020 |
AMPLIFIER | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
Power Output | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 W (8 Ω, 1% THD, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest | Hybrid Digital Amplifier Technology |
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | |
DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | |
Maximum Channel Processing | 11.1 | 11.2 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | up to 7.1.4 | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | ||
DTS:X | up to 7.1.4 | |
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 | ||
MQA Decoding | ||
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Network Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, AIFF | |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA-L, MQA, WAV, AIFF | |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, AIFF | |
Gapless Playback | ||
DSD via HDMI | ||
DSD via USB | ||
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
DTS Dialogue Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | Dirac Live™ |
VIDEO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.2 |
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 | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Wi-Fi | via dongle | |
Bluetooth | via USB micro adapter | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Google Assistant | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Apple Siri | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
BluOS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | Anthem Remote App | free BluOS controller app for iOS and Android devices |
TERMINALS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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HDMI Inputs | 7 | 6 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 2 (simultaneous) |
8K Inputs | 7 | |
USB Input | for factory service | 2 |
USB DC Out Port | ||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 2 |
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 | ||
Composite Video Outputs | ||
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | ||
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 |
ZONES | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Number of Zones | 2 | 2 |
Powered Zones | 2 | |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | Pre Out |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 3 | 3 |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 1 / 3 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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IP Control | ||
Control4 SDDP | ||
Display | LCD touch panel | |
Remote Controller | HTR 8 |
RADIO | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Analog Tuner | ||
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio | |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Construction | Modular Design | |
Speaker Terminals | 7 | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 9 |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Toroidal Transformer | ||
Power Consumption | 485 W | 700 W |
Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
PHYSICAL | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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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 140 mm x 430 mm 17-3/16" x 5-9/16" x 16-15/16" |
Weight | 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) | 12.1 kg (26.7 lbs) |
Weight of Package | 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Anthem MRX 740 8K | NAD T 778 |
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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 | 140 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 | |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 170 W (1% THD) | |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 9 x 85 W (19.3dBW) (20 Hz - 20 kHz, all channels driven, 4 Ω and 8 Ω) | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 280 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
THD | 0.08% (20 Hz-20 kHz, rated power) 0.03% (20 Hz-20 kHz, 1/3 power) | |
Damping Factor | 300 (20 Hz - 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | Amplifier Section: 1.12 V (ref. 8 Ω, VOL at 0 dB for 85 W) Preamplifier Section: 245 mVrms (ref. 2V) | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 6.2 mVrms (2V output) | |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 90 mVrms (1 kHz) | |
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS | 4.5 Vrms |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 32 Ω - 600 Ω | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | Amplifier Section: 100 dB (ref. rated power at 8 Ω, A-WTD) Preamplifier Section: 100dB (ref. 2V, A-WTD) |
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) | Amplifier Section: 85 dB (ref. 1W at 8 Ω, A-WTD) | |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 80 dB (2Vrms, A-WTD) | |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | Amplifier Section: ±0.3 dB/-0.8 dB (ref. 1kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) Preamplifier Section: ±0.5dB (ref. 20 Hz - 20 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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