Anthem MRX Slim – Audio Video Receiver
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The most economical 'one-component' route to home theater by including both A/V processor and amplification in one unit. Selects the source, decodes the multichannel cinema surround-sound format, controls volume, performs room equalization, manages bass signals when a subwoofer is used, and sends video content to display device. Can be controlled by typical custom home integration controls. Secondary zone capabilities, and control of other devices through trigger and/or HDMI CEC.
Elevate your audio experience with the MRX SLM - a compact and powerful device that delivers Anthem's signature sound in a sleek and discreet form factor. Measuring at a fraction of the size of traditional AV receivers, this thinline receiver is perfect for those seeking to maximize space without compromising on sound quality.
- 5 Preamplifier / Processor Channels
- 5 Amplified Channels
- ARC Genesis Room Correction
- HDMI 2.0 eARC
- DTS:X
- IMAX Enhanced
Highlights & Key Technologies
Out of Sight But Not Out of Sound
With its slim design, the MRX SLM can be easily hidden from sight, or even tucked away behind your flat-panel television for a seamless and streamlined setup. This premium device seamlessly integrates into your entertainment system, delivering the exceptional audio quality that Anthem is renowned for. The MRX SLM is the ultimate choice for audiophiles who demand the best in sonic performance and aesthetics. Get ready to redefine your audio experience with the MRX SLM - the perfect addition to any modern-day entertainment setup.
Hide It
With its slim design, this premium device can be tucked away behind your flat-panel television, inside a cabinet or even in the wall. Say goodbye to bulky and unsightly audio equipment and enjoy a sleek and seamless entertainment setup with Anthem's MRX SLM.
Mount It
The MRX SLM is not just a premium audio device, but also versatile enough to be mounted on any surface. Whether you want to mount it on a wall, in an In-Wall Media Box, on a shelf, or even behind your furniture, the MRX SLM can be easily installed with its included mounting bracket. This allows you to enjoy exceptional audio performance while keeping your entertainment setup organized and clutter-free. Discover the flexibility of the MRX SLM and mount it anywhere you want for an immersive audio experience.
Every Home Deserves Anthem
The MRX SLM's small form-factor and exceptional audio performance make it the perfect device for a single-room audio system. You can stack multiple MRX SLMs together to create powerful and compact audio setups for multiple home theater systems or multi-channel systems throughout your home. And with Anthem's renowned audio quality, you can be sure that each MRX SLM will deliver an immersive audio experience. Upgrade your home audio system with the MRX SLM and enjoy single-room audio systems that are both powerful and compact.
Rack It
Anthem's MRX SLM is designed to seamlessly integrate into your entertainment setup, whether it's hidden or mounted, and it's also rack-mountable. With its compact size, the MRX SLM can easily fit into any standard AV rack, making it the perfect choice for professional installers and enthusiasts who want a clean and organized setup. With the MRX SLM, you can have the best of both worlds - audiophile-grade audio quality and a sleek, organized rack-mounted system. Upgrade your entertainment system with the MRX SLM and take your audio experience to the next level.
In Wall Media Box
Are you fed up with the mess of tangled cables and scattered devices in your entertainment area? The Anthem MRX SLM, combined with an In-Wall Media Box, offers a solution for a neat, streamlined setup that conceals all your AV gear. The MRX SLM AV receiver is a flexible and adaptable device that delivers high-quality sound. Its advanced technology enables optimized sound quality through room correction. With its sleek design, the MRX SLM integrates seamlessly into any entertainment space. To manage your AV components and cables, you can pair the MRX SLM with an In-Wall Media Box. In-Wall Media Boxes offer customizable and modular enclosures that allow for effortless integration of your devices and cables, making it a complete solution for your AV needs. With the MRX SLM, you can create a clean, hidden installation that keeps your entertainment space looking sleek and organized. No more messy cables, devices, or unsightly installations. Enjoy high-quality sound and a clean, sophisticated entertainment space with the MRX SLM.
Control Your Media Like Never Before
Anthem's mission is straightforward: to create audio/video products that deliver exceptional performance and convenience at an affordable price point. This commitment involves rigorous processes such as meticulous component selection and testing, the development of unique circuit topologies, and the reinforcement with robust power supplies, ensuring enduring quality and reliability in every product. With Anthem's MRX SLM purpose-built design, you unlock the full potential of your system. Its seamless integration of sleek design and adaptable placement effortlessly blends into your living space. Through its diverse onboard features, you gain effortless control over your media, elevating your home entertainment to unparalleled heights. This not only simplifies your entertainment but also provides you the freedom to customize and optimize your setup for ultimate control and enjoyment.
Say Goodbye to Cable Clutter
HDMI eARC allows a single HDMI cable to transmit high-quality audio signals from a TV to an audio device, such as an AV receiver or soundbar. This technology supports higher bandwidth and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which offer immersive sound quality.
The Power to Enjoy Your Room
At Anthem, we like to take things one step further. Rather than just designing a receiver, we want to engineer your room. With the most advanced implementation of our award-winning ARC: Genesis room correction, professional calibration of your system can be achieved with the click of a button while still offering advanced functionality to refine the sound to your personal taste. Surfaces such as windows, furnishings, and the geometry of the walls, floor, and ceiling add unwanted resonance and coloration. Anthem Room Correction measures each speaker's output relative to the listening area, then through a series of calculations, adjusts its output. Not only does ARC correct peaks and dips in a speaker's frequency response, but it also preserves the beneficial acoustic attributes of a room.
Setup Simplified
At Anthem, we strive to simplify how you interact with your technology. That's why we designed the MRX SLM with attention to every detail, providing the utmost flexibility for your device setup. With the MRX SLM, you can use your phone, tablet, or laptop to easily access any function or setting and make changes on the fly. Whether you want to power the MRX SLM on and off, adjust volume, change audio modes, or tweak channel trims, you're in control. Enjoy a perfect surround sound experience with ease, thanks to the intuitive control of the Anthem MRX SLM.
Stream Your Music with Exceptional Sound Quality
Not only does the MRX SLM offer a wide range of streaming options from local and internet sources, but it also includes popular features such as Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and Bluetooth. This means you can easily stream music from your favorite devices directly to the MRX SLM for high-quality sound performance. With these convenient features, you can enjoy your music with ease and convenience, without sacrificing sound quality.
Apple Airplay
The MRX SLM offers seamless integration with Apple AirPlay, allowing you to stream your favorite audio content, as well as locally stored music, to any AirPlay-enabled device. What's more, with AirPlay's multi-device playback support, you can enjoy your music throughout your entire home. Experience the convenience and versatility of the MRX SLM's AirPlay capabilities for a seamless streaming experience like no other.
Google Cast
With Google Cast, you can easily stream audio content from your Android device - whether it's a phone, tablet, or laptop - directly to the MRX SLM. If it's playable on your phone, you can easily Cast it to your SLM without any hassle.
Spotify Connect
Take your music experience to the next level with the MRX SLM's support for Spotify Connect. With this feature, you can use your smartphone as a remote to control playback, pause, and stream content directly from Spotify. Experience the convenience and control of having your favorite music at your fingertips with the MRX SLM's Spotify Connect integration.
Bluetooth
The MRX SLM is designed to provide users with seamless audio streaming capabilities, making it easier to enjoy their favorite music on different devices. With Bluetooth support, users can stream music stored on their phones, tablets, or laptops without having to worry about cables or compatibility issues. This feature makes it perfect for on-the-go listening or for those who prefer a wireless setup at home.
Robust Integration
Integration is crucial when it comes to getting the most out of your entertainment setup, and the Anthem MRX SLM is designed with robust integration capabilities to make it easier than ever to customize and control your system. With IP control capabilities, the MRX SLM is compatible with a range of third-party integration solutions, including popular devices like Savant, Crestron, Control4, URC, RTI, and ELAN. This means you can easily manage your entire entertainment setup through a single interface, making it simpler and more convenient to enjoy all your favorite movies, shows, and music. With the MRX SLM, you'll experience seamless integration, giving you the freedom and flexibility to create your ideal home entertainment experience. Don't miss out on the full potential of your home entertainment system. Discuss your integration needs with an authorized Anthem dealer today to unlock the true potential of your setup with the MRX SLM. Experience the ease and convenience of seamless integration and take your entertainment to the next level.
Anthem Remote App
Take unprecedented control over your network-enabled MRX SLM with ease using the Anthem Remote App. This app simplifies the configuration of compatible Anthem devices through a Wi-Fi connection. You can access a range of controls, such as volume adjustment, muting, input selection, power management, listening modes, bass and treble adjustments, level trims, menu navigation, and even the Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control.
ARC Genesis
Experience the ultimate in-room correction with ARC Genesis - the latest software that works with many ARC-enabled Anthem or Paradigm products, including the MRX SLM. ARC Genesis offers a range of advanced features that transform your listening experience like never before. With support for both Mac and Windows, and new target curve adjustment options for deep bass and high frequencies, you can fine-tune your audio to your preferences with ease. Unlock the true potential of your system Improves audio performance in any room by automatically correcting for acoustic anomalies. Enhances sound quality by optimizing frequency response and reducing distortion. Provides a more immersive audio experience with better imaging, clarity, and bass response. ARC is easy to use, with a simple setup process and intuitive interface that allows users to customize and fine-tune the correction to your liking. With ARC Genesis, you can elevate the performance of your compatible speakers or electronics to a whole new level, while retaining the character of your room. Say goodbye to unwanted resonances and enjoy crystal-clear, accurate sound that brings your favorite movies and music to life. Upgrade your listening experience today with ARC Genesis! ARC Genesis is also backwards compatible with many Anthem and Paradigm products that are ARC or PBK enabled, meaning you can enjoy high-quality room correction on your existing equipment. By working together with a calibrated microphone (included with many ARC and PBK-enabled products, including the MRX SLM), proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software adjusts the sound to the unique characteristics of your room, resulting in remarkable improvements to the sound you hear.
Mounting Bracket
With the Anthem MRX SLM, you have even more placement options thanks to the included mounting bracket. This sleek and discreet bracket allows you to mount the MRX SLM on your wall, behind your television, or behind furniture, freeing up valuable shelf or cabinet space and giving you more flexibility in your home entertainment setup. The MRX SLM's slim design and advanced connectivity options make it the perfect choice for any home, and the wall bracket takes it to the next level. Whether you're looking to create a more streamlined look or simply want to keep your MRX SLM out of sight, the mounting bracket is the perfect solution. So why settle for a bulky and outdated AV receiver when you can have the MRX SLM with its space-saving design and versatile placement options? Upgrade today and discover the power and performance of Anthem's signature sound, now with even more flexibility.
Details & Specifications
PREAMPLIFIER + AMPLIFIER (8 ohm Load)
Amplifier Channels: 5
Power Rating: 50 Watts per channel continuous power
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.2 dB ch 1-5
THD+N (1W output, 20-20 kHz BW): < 0.005% ch 1-5
S/N Ratio (1 W output, IEC-A filter): 93 dB ch 1-5
S/N Ratio (max power output, IEC-A filter): 109 dB ch 1-5
POWER CONSUMPTION
Typical Load (All Ch 1/8th Power, 8ohm): < 50 W
Standby IP Control Enabled: < 2 W
Standby HDMI Bypass Enabled: < 5 W
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT / POWER REQUIREMENT
Height (without feet): 1.5” / 3.8 cm
Height (with feet): 1.7” / 4.3 cm
Height (with rackmount kit): 1U / 1.75” / 4.4 cm
Width: 11” / 27.9 cm
Width (with rackmount Kit): 19” / 43.2 cm
Depth: 11” / 27.9 cm
Depth (including power cord): 13” / 33.0 cm
Weight: 6.6 lb / 3.0 kg
120v: 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
SPEAKER OUTPUT (0 DBFS DIGITAL INPUT, 1 W OUTPUT INTO 8 OHMS)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.5dB
S/N Ratio (IEC-A filter): > 92 dB
THD+N ratio (1 kHz, 20-22 kHz filter): < -87 dB
SPEAKER OUTPUT (1 VRMS ANALOG INPUT, 1 W OUTPUT INTO 8 OHMS)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.5dB
S/N Ratio (IEC-A filter): > 88 dB
THD+N ratio (1 kHz, 20-22 kHz filter): < -85 dB
GENERAL
Speaker Impedance: Compatible with 4 Ohms or higher
Amp Matrixing: Yes
Amp Matrixing Channels: 2
Subwoofer Outputs: 1
Independent Subwoofer Outputs: 1
Subwoofer Phase Adjustment: Yes
Subwoofer Polarity Adjustment: Yes
Anthem Room Correction: Yes
Speaker Profile Memories: 4
Crossover Settings: 40-200 Hz + Off (10 Hz increment)
Digital Signal Processor (DSP): Multi-core
Lip-Sync Adjustment Range: 0-500 ms (5 ms increment)
Speaker Distance Increments: 2” / 5 cm
Volume Adjustment: 0.5 dB
Dolby Volume: Yes
Optical Inputs: 1
Stereo Analog Inputs: 1
Analog Sampling Rate: 24-bit / 48 kHz
HDMI & Video
HDMI Inputs: 1
HDMI Version: 2.0b with eARC support
HDCP: 2.3
Compatible with Dolby Vision: Yes
4:4:4 Chroma Subsampling @ 4K60 (18.2 Gbps): Yes
High Dynamic Range: Yes
BT.2020 Color: Yes
Deep Color: Yes
Outputs (parallel): 1
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC): Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): Yes
Standby Pass-Through: Yes
DECODING
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
STREAMING
AirPlay: Yes
Chromecast Built-in: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Spotify Connect: Yes
LISTENING MODES
Anthem Logic: Yes
Dolby Surround: Yes
DTS Neural:X: Yes
Stereo: Yes
All Channel Stereo: Yes
Mono: Yes
All Channel Mono: Yes
CUSTOM INSTALLATION
IP Control: Yes
Pre-made Control Drivers: Yes
IR Input: Yes
Rackmount Kit (sold separately): Yes
NETWORK
Wireless: Yes
Ethernet: Yes
Over-The-Air Updates: Yes
OTHER
Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM): Yes
Input Configurations: 30
Input Trim Adjustments: Yes
Power-On Input Assignment: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
Network Updates: Yes
Beta Update Options OTA: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Anthem Web User Interface: Yes
Warranty (US/Canada): 3-Years
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