Anthem MRX 740 8K AVR

Description

Discover the authentic sound experience with Anthem’s MRX 740 receiver, where technology meets beauty. To achieve excellent sound quality, the receiver has mastered two vital components, the amplifier, and the digital portion, to ensure an impactful and profound performance. This remarkable receiver boasts superior technology, akin to its larger separate power amps, showcasing high-quality digital processors and enormous power supplies that fulfill speakers’ requirements. Anthem takes things to the next level by utilizing a quad-core processor to extract every nuance of object-based surround information, making it an unparalleled and sophisticated model. This is all enhanced by the best 32-bit, 768 kHz Differential-Output D/A converters found in most receivers, leaving you bewitched in excellent sound quality that is simply breathtaking. The Anthem MRX 740, a remarkable combination of technology and beauty, immerses you in the audio experience.

Anthem receivers have an incredible perk – the Anthem Room Correction or ARC Genesis. You don’t have to worry about buying an external microphone because each unit comes with an excellent professional-style calibrated microphone that was even upgraded in 2021. With Anthem Room Correction, you no longer have to endure poor sound quality, especially when blending your subwoofers and achieving optimal levels and delays.

Plus, you can create up to four different profiles for room correction. Imagine having a personalized setup for a single listener, a group, or just for music. It’s super cool and a game-changer for any audiophile out there.

The Anthem MRX 740 receiver is more than just your average audio system. With room for expansion, you can go all out with a full-blown 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup that no other receiver can match. Want to add two more channels to the recommended 5.2.2? No problem. Simply purchase a two-channel power amp and reroute the amp channels, allowing you to drive any two channels you desire. But that’s not all – Anthem also delivers on the video side with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, IMAX Enhanced, and even 8K video with the 2023 model. Plus, seamless music streaming through Airplay2, Chromecast, and Bluetooth means the entertainment possibilities with this receiver are practically endless.

The Anthem MRX740 may be deceptive in size, but don’t let its seven powered channels fool you. Thanks to its massive power supply, this receiver packs a punch with a weight that surpasses models with double the channels. But what really sets it apart is the sound quality – it’s like having separate components all working in perfect harmony. The dynamic audio brings your entertainment to life, leaving no doubt as to why so many choose Anthem as their go-to audio solution.

Features include:

• New Electronics platform, up to 7.2 pre-amplifier channels with 7 amplifier channels, HDMI 2.0b HDCP 2.2, and HDMI 2.1 (8K)
• All object-oriented audio codecs have been updated to the latest version of DTS:X and Dolby Atmos.
• IMAX Enhanced
• ARC Genesis now features a more precise microphone, ensuring better results in any listening environment.
• Platform Agnostic Streaming with AirPlay2, Google Chromecast (Audio), Bluetooth v4.2, and Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon!)
• Reliable Networking Platform with web-based setup and over-the-air updates
• Next-Generation DSP Platform
• Modernized Design with high resolution front panel display
• Amp matrixing with up to 6 re-assignable channels
• Independent HDMI Zone 2 output.

Audio Features:

• 11.2 pre-amplifier channels with 7 amplifier channels. 140 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.
• Amp matrixing with up to 6 re-assignable channels
• Two paralleled subwoofer outputs
• Auto Subwoofer Phase Adjustments (ARC Genesis)
• Auto Subwoofer Polarity Adjustments (ARC Genesis)
• Latest Implementation of ARC Genesis
• Four Speaker Profile Memories
• 2” / 5 cm Speaker Distance Increments
• 0.5dB Level Increments
• Super Sub Front Setting

HDMI & Video:

• Dolby Vision
• IMAX Enhanced
• HDMI 2.0b & HDCP 2.2 (hardware upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 8K)
• HDMI eARC
• 4:4:4 Subsampling @4K60 (18.2 Gbps)
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
• BT.2020 Color Gamut
• 4K 50/60 Switching
• Zone 2 HDMI Output
• Dual HDMI Outputs
• Standby Pass-Through

Decoding:

• Dolby Atmos
• Dolby HD
• DTS:X
• DTS-HD Master Audio

Custom Installation:

• IP Control
• RS-232 Control
• IR Input
• Three 12V Trigger Outputs
• Pre-made Control Drivers
• Save and Load Settings
• Import and Export Settings
• Rackmount kit (sold separately)

Streaming:

• Apple Airplay
• Apple Airplay 2
• Google Chromecast Audio
• Bluetooth
• Spotify Connect (coming soon!)
• Roon (coming soon!)

Listening Modes:

• Anthem Logic
• Dolby Surround
• DTS Neural:X
• DTS Virtual:X
• Stereo
• All Channel Stereo
• Mono
• All Channel Mono

Additional Features:

• Anthem Web User Interface
• Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM)
• 30 Input Configurations
• Input trim adjustments
• Power-on Input Assignment
• Auto Power Off
• Eco Mode (standby)
• Over-the-air Network updates
• USB updates
• Beta updates (over-the-air)
• Backlit Remote Control

Preamplifier

• Maximum Output (<0.1% 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: 91 dB ch 1-5, 86dB others

Speaker Impedance

• Compatible with 4 Ohms or higher impedance.

Maximum Continuous Output (1% THD)

• Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 8 Ohms – 140 W
• Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 6 Ohms – 170 W
• Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 8 Ohms – 60 W
• Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 6 Ohms – 75 W

Power Consumption

• Typical Load – 485 W
• Standby – 0.3 W
• Standby IP Control Enabled – 1.8 W
• Standby HDMI Bypass Enabled – 4.9 W

Dimensions

• Height (without feet) – 6″ (15.24 cm)
• Height with Rackmount Kit – 4U
• Width – 17″ (43.18 cm)
• Depth (including Wi-Fi antenna w/o power cord) – 14-1/2″ (36.4 cm)
• Weight – 33.2 lb (12.8 kg)