Anthem MRX 540 8K – Audio Video Receiver

Anthem MRX 8K Series – MRX 540 8K AVR

Highlights & Key Technologies 

Complexity Simplified
At Anthem, our goal is to shape how you interact with your technology, so we went the extra mile to ensure no detail is overlooked while providing the utmost flexibility when it comes to device setup. Using a phone, tablet or laptop, owners can easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Power the primary or secondardy zone on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes, tweak channel trims and more, for a perfect surround sound experience. You're in control, and it's never been easier.

8K HDMI + eARC
Feel the power of every frame with the MRX Series and its advanced 8K HDMI 2.1 Platform with HDCP 2.3. Showcasing 7 dedicated 8K inputs which support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through and 3 dedicated outputs with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, you can enjoy 8K quality video from all of your 8K source devices in amazing clarity. Also featuring the latest HDMI technology and specification, the MRX 540, 740 and 1140 allow you to take your home entertainment to the next level with HDR10+, Dynamic HDR10+, ALLM and VRR support. The possibilities are limitless; unlock the true potential of your media with the industry’s most flexible and feature-rich HDMI platform.

Next Level Gaming
It’s never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. With the latest consoles offering up to 4K/120Hz graphics, realistic HDR and Dolby Vision dynamic range, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, you have to make sure your Home Theater gear won’t hold you back. Enter the MRX Series, our most feature-rich AV receivers to date.

Robust Integration
Our latest Anthem MRX series features external control and IP control capabilities for easy customization and compatibility with third-party integration solutions. It offers IP control capability for major third-party control devices including Control 4, Savant, RTI, Crestron, ELAN, and URC.

Design
At Anthem, we have one simple goal – to design, engineer and manufacture audio/video products that deliver premium performance and convenience at a reasonable price. We do this by spending thousands of hours selecting and testing components, carefully designing our own circuit topologies, and backing them with robust power supplies that ensure maximum long-term quality and reliability. We achieve this with our team at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center and their decades of combined experience.

Remote App
Gain unprecedented command over your network-enabled Anthem A/V Receiver, Processor or Pre-amplifier. The Anthem Remote App uses a Wifi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, listening modes, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control.

ARC Genesis
ARC Genesis is the newest software that works with many ARC enabled Anthem or Paradigm product. New features include support for both Mac and Windows; new target curve adjustment options including deep bass and high frequencies; improved algorithms and much more. ARC Genesis is backwards compatible with many Anthem and Paradigm products that are ARC or PBK enabled. For a complete list, please visit AnthemARC.com. This third generation of Anthem Room Correction software represents a significant leap forward in room correction with the most comprehensive set of features yet. ARC Genesis transforms the audio performance of compatible speakers or electronics while retaining the unique character of any room. Proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software works in tandem with a calibrated microphone (provided with many ARC and PBK enabled products) to provide astonishing improvements to the sound you hear.

Anthem Advantage
Backed by over 35 years of home-grown,hands-on design, and innovative audio engineering experience, Anthem products provide an unprecedented level of reliability and functionality; delivering one of the industry’s highest performance/price ratios. This is just one reason why Anthem electronics are the choice of knowledgeable audiophiles, professional musicians and engineers the world over.

Details & Specifications

PREAMPLIFIER
Maximum Output (<0.01% THD): 5.2 VRMS, 7.1VRMS
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 30KHz +/-0.2dB
Frequency Response, Analog-Direct: N/A
THD+N (2 Vrms output): -100 dB
S/N Ratio (2 Vrms output, IEC-A filter): 110 dB

PREAMPLIFIER + AMPLIFIER (1 W OUTPUT)
SNR of 91 dB ch 1-5

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
Compatible with 4 Ohms or higher impedance.

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT (1% THD)
Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 8 Ohms: 100 W
Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 6 Ohms: 130 W
Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 8 Ohms: n/a
Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 6 Ohms: n/a

POWER CONSUMPTION
Typical Load: 365 W
Standby: 0.3 W
Standby IP Control Enabled: 1.8 W
Standby HDMI Bypass Enabled: 4.9 W

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT / POWER REQUIREMENT
Height (without feet): 6" (15.24 cm)
Height with Rackmount Kit: 4U
Width: 17" (43.18 cm)
Depth (including wifi ant not power cord): 14-1/2" (36.4 cm)
Weight: 28.2 lb (12.8 kg)
120 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz

IGNORE: MRX540, MRX-540, MRX-540-8K, MRX5408K, MRX540-8K, MRX 540-8K