Anthem MRX 740 7.2-Channel Receiver

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Product Description:

Product highlights:

Power and processing:

  • 7-channel amplifier
    • 5 channels rated at 140 watts (Class AB)
    • 2 channels rated at 60 watts (Class D)
  • Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
    • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
    • DTS® Virtual:X™ creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
  • IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
  • ARC Genesis speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to match your room's acoustics
    • requires installation of free ARC Genesis software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration
  • audiophile-grade 32-bit/768kHz DAC (digital to analog converter)
  • large front-panel display gives you easy-to-read status updates at a glance

Digital and streaming music options:

  • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
  • built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
    • free future firmware update will include support for Spotify® and Roon
  • Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • Google Chromecast for wireless music streaming from compatible devices

Multi-room audio/video:

  • dual-room/dual-source output
    • amp assign function lets you use the surround back speaker outputs in different configurations (bi-amp the front speakers or power Zone 2)
    • using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
  • Zone 2 stereo preamp outputs for use with an optional external amplifier
  • Zone 2 HDMI output

HDMI features:

  • HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
    • all HDMI connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz
    • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
    • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
    • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    • supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
  • supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
    • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

Other connections:

  • digital audio inputs: 3 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
  • 5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
  • 11.2-channel RCA preamp outputs
  • outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
  • full-sized front-panel headphone jack
Products Specifications

Product highlights:

Power and processing:

  • 7-channel amplifier
    • 5 channels rated at 140 watts (Class AB)
    • 2 channels rated at 60 watts (Class D)
  • Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
    • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
    • DTS® Virtual:X™ creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
  • IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
  • ARC Genesis speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to match your room's acoustics
    • requires installation of free ARC Genesis software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration
  • audiophile-grade 32-bit/768kHz DAC (digital to analog converter)
  • large front-panel display gives you easy-to-read status updates at a glance

Digital and streaming music options:

  • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
  • built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
    • free future firmware update will include support for Spotify® and Roon
  • Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • Google Chromecast for wireless music streaming from compatible devices

Multi-room audio/video:

  • dual-room/dual-source output
    • amp assign function lets you use the surround back speaker outputs in different configurations (bi-amp the front speakers or power Zone 2)
    • using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
  • Zone 2 stereo preamp outputs for use with an optional external amplifier
  • Zone 2 HDMI output

HDMI features:

  • HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
    • all HDMI connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz
    • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
    • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
    • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    • supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
  • supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
    • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

Other connections:

  • digital audio inputs: 3 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
  • 5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
  • 11.2-channel RCA preamp outputs
  • outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
  • full-sized front-panel headphone jack

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