GENERAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Brand Anthem Pioneer Model MRX 740 8K VSX-534D Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country North America Europe Release Year 2021 2019 Predecessor Pioneer VSX-532
AMPLIFIER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Channels 7.2 5.2 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
AUDIO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine Next-Generation DSP Platform Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) DAC AKM AK4438 DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit 384 kHz/32 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 11.1 5.1 Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX Surround EX 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 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputDSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch InputDSD via USB 2-ch InputDSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialog normalization Dialogue Lift Sound Retriever AdvancedSound Retriever AIR Digital noise Reduction Tone Control All 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 10 + 1 Wide Surround Front Stage Surround Advance Headphone Surround Virtual Speakers Virtual Depth Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) MCACCManual MCACC MCACC Memory 1 Reflex Optimizer Phase Control Auto Phase Control Plus Full Band Phase Control Standing Wave Control EQ Bands 9-Band Symmetric EQ Distance Adjustment 0.1 feet Precision Distance Polarity Check Auto Subwoofer Crossover
VIDEO FEATURES
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4KAnalog To HDMI Upconversion Stream Smoother Pure Cinema Video Parameter Adjustments Super Resolution isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC, AACWorks with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 AirPlay AirPlay 2Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Anthem Remote AppInstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
HDMI Inputs 7 4 HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) 1 8K Inputs 7 USB Input for factory serviceUSB 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 0.2 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 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-534D
Number of Zones 2 1 Powered Zones Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output 3 Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 0 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
On-Screen Display User-Friendly GUI with System Setup MenuGUI Languages 9 AV Navigator IP Control PreAmp Mode Versatile Speaker Configuration FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT Display FL Dimmer
RADIO
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Analog Tuner FM with RDSPresets 40 Digital Radio DAB/DAB+Internet Radio Pandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Front Panel Brushed Solid Aluminum Front Speaker Terminals 7 5 Large Speaker Terminals 7 2 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals 3D Space Frame Construction Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Toroidal Transformer Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer Transformer Stabilizer Power Consumption 485 W 465 W No Sound Power 34.2 W Standby Power 0.3 W 0.2 W
PHYSICAL
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
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 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8" Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) 525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8" Weight 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Weight of Package 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
SPECIFICATIONS
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Pioneer VSX-534D
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 Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 150 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 135 W (1% THD) Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) 160 W Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) 125 W Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) 85 W THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ Maximum Preout Level and Impedance 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance 32 Ω - 600 Ω 8 Ω - 600 Ω Rated Headphone Power Output 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB 109 dB Frequency Response (Analog In) 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio) DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI 2.8 MHz Bluetooth Version 4․2 Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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