Anthem MRX 740 8K

Product highlights

• 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
  
  
  
  


• 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 best 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 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® (via free future firmware update)


• 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 like bi-amping the front speakers, or for use in 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

• HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
  
  
  
  • all HDMI connections support 4K/60Hz video
  
  
  • HDCP 2.2 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, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  
  
  
  


• 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
  
  
  
  


• HDMI board is upgradeable to accommodate possible future hardware updates

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