Anthem AV MRX 740 - 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

Description

The Anthem MRX 740 is a 7.2-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 delivers clean, high-current power up to 140 watts per channel, 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 11.2 pre-amp channels and 7 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, Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon)
• Web-based setup, over-the-air updates, next-gen DSP platform
• High-resolution front panel display; amp matrixing with up to 6 re-assignable channels
• Independent HDMI Zone 2 output
• Anthem Web User Interface for zone control, calibration, and network settings from phone, tablet, or laptop

Audio

• 2 pre-amp channels with 7 amplifier channels, 140W per channel continuous into 8Ω
• Amp matrixing with up to 6 re-assignable channels, including bi-amp, power surrounds, presence speakers, or second zone
• 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
• 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/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: 7.2 (up to 11.2 pre-amp channels with 7 amplifier channels)
• Power output: 140W 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