GENERAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Brand Anthem Pioneer Series Elite Model MRX 740 8K VSX-43 Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country North America USA Release Year 2021 2013 Predecessor Pioneer VSX-42 Successor Pioneer VSX-44
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Channels 7.2 7.1 Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) 80 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 Front
AUDIO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Next-Generation DSP Platform Texas Instruments Aureus DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 11.1 7.1 Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLIIzDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X DTS Neo Neo:6DTS-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 InputMusic Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, 192kHz / 24-Bit WAV, FLAC, AIFF High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bitHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF Gapless Playback DSD via HDMI 2-ch InputDSD via USB DSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction Auto Level Control 2 Channel DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialogue Lift Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)Sound Retriever AIR Digital noise Reduction Tone Control Front L/R ChannelsCompressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound RetrieverHigh-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 11 + 1 Mode Wide Surround Front Stage Surround Advance Headphone Surround Virtual Speakers Virtual Depth Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Manual MCACC MCACC Memory 1 Phase Control Auto Phase Control Plus Full Band Phase Control Standing Wave Control EQ Bands 5 Symmetric EQ X-Curve Distance Adjustment .1 Ft Precision Distance Polarity Check Auto Subwoofer Crossover
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
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 2.2 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/30p Video Signal Upscaling Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component Video Upscaling Analog to Analog Video conversion Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p (1125p) Stream Smoother Pure Cinema Video Parameter Adjustments Triple HD noise Reduction Super Resolution isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Wi-Fi Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input 1 (Front) DLNA 1.5 AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlayApple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USBRemote App Anthem Remote App iControlAV2013 (for iOS and Android)InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
HDMI Inputs 7 6 (1 front) HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) 1 8K Inputs 7 USB Input for factory service1 Front USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 3 1 Optical Outputs 1 Coaxial Inputs 2 1 RCA Line Inputs 4 3 RCA Line Outputs 1 XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 0.1 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) Composite Video Outputs 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs 1 Component Video Outputs 1 Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video Speaker A/B Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord adapterport
ZONES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Number of Zones 2 2 Powered Zones 2Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output 3 1 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 1 / 1
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
On-Screen Display Network GUI / Set-Up Text - HDMI Only Multi-Zone On-Screen Display HDMI Speaker B Link AV Navigator PC Set-Up IP Control PreAmp Mode Versatile Speaker Configuration Surround Back / Front Height / Speaker B Display FL Dimmer Function Rename Remote Controller Learning Remote Control
RADIO
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Analog Tuner FM/AMPresets 30 Digital Radio Internet Radio vTunerPandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Front Panel Brushed Solid Aluminum Front Speaker Terminals 7 9 Large Speaker Terminals 7 7 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals 3D Space Frame Construction Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Toroidal Transformer Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer Transformer Stabilizer Power Consumption 485 W 520 W Standby Power 0.3 W 0.1 W ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function Auto Power Standby
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
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 168 mm x 342.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/2" Weight 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) 9.3 kg (20 lb 9 oz)
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-43
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) 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 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 (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (1% THD) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) 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 98 dB S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) 79 dB Frequency Response (Analog In) 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI 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 HDMI Terminal Type A (19-pin) HDMI Output Type 5 V, 100 mA HDMI Input/MHL Terminal 5 V, 900 mA USB Terminal USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz AM Frequency 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labor
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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