Description
The Anthem MRX 540 is a 5.2-channel A/V receiver built around Anthem's ARC Genesis room correction, integrated streaming, and object-based audio support for up to 15.2 channels. It pairs clean, high-current power delivery with 7 HDMI inputs, 2 outputs, and eARC for seamless integration with a smart TV or projector, and passes Ultra HD signals unaltered up to 18.2Gbps with Dolby Vision, HDR, and Hybrid Log Gamma support.
Features
Platform
- New electronics platform with up to 7.2 pre-amp channels and 5 amplifier channels
- HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, hardware upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 (8K)
- Latest DTS:X and Dolby Atmos object-oriented audio codecs; IMAX Enhanced
- ARC Genesis room correction with a more precise calibration microphone
- Platform-agnostic streaming: Google Chromecast (Audio), Bluetooth v4.2, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect (coming soon)
- Web-based setup, over-the-air updates, next-gen DSP platform
- High-resolution front panel display; amp matrixing with up to 4 re-assignable channels
- Anthem Web User Interface for zone control, calibration, and network settings from phone, tablet, or laptop
Audio
- 2 pre-amp channels with 5 amplifier channels, 100W per channel continuous into 8Ω
- Amp matrixing with up to 4 re-assignable channels
- Two paralleled subwoofer outputs with auto phase and polarity adjustment (ARC Genesis)
- Four speaker profile memories, 2in/5cm distance increments, 5dB level increments
- Super Sub front setting
HDMI & Video
- Dolby Vision, HDR, Hybrid Log Gamma, IMAX Enhanced
- HDMI 2.0b & HDCP 2.2 (hardware upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 8K), HDMI eARC
- 4:4:4 subsampling @ 4K60 (18.2Gbps), 2020 color gamut, 4K 50/60 switching
- 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/load and import/export settings
- Rackmount kit (sold separately)
Listening Modes
- Anthem Logic, Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X
- Stereo, All Channel Stereo, Mono, All Channel Mono
Specifications
- Channels: 5.2 (up to 7.2 pre-amp channels with 5 amplifier channels)
- Power output: 100W per channel continuous into 8Ω
- HDMI: 7 inputs, 2 outputs, HDMI 2.0b/HDCP 2.2 (upgradeable to HDMI 2.1/8K), eARC
- Video bandwidth: 4:4:4 subsampling @ 4K60, up to 18.2Gbps
- Trigger outputs: three 12V triggers
- Streaming: Google Chromecast Audio, Bluetooth v4.2