Anthem MRX 540 8K

Power and processing

• 5-channel Class AB amplifier
  
  
  
  • rated at 100 watts per channel
  
  
  
  


• 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
  
  
  • supports 5.1.2 Atmos setup with optional external power amp
  
  
  
  


• 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

HDMI

• HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 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


• 7.2-channel RCA preamp outputs


• outputs for 5 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R)


• full-sized front-panel headphone jack