1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Anthem MRX 1140 8K

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

SCORE:
91
SCORE:
91

Highlights

  • 11.2 channels
  • 15.2 channel processing
  • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro capable
  • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, Chromecast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

Highlights

  • 9.2 channels
  • 9.1 channel processing
  • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K Upscaling, 8K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, Chromecast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 1140 8K to Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 11 channel and the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has 9 channel amplifiers.


Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Anthem MRX 1140 8K was introduced in 2021 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 15.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 91 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 91 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
92
VIDEO FEATURES
100
AUDIO FEATURES
94
CONNECTIVITY
89
MULTIZONE
77
MISCELLANEOUS
80
RADIO
73
OVERALL
91
AMPLIFIER
90
VIDEO FEATURES
100
AUDIO FEATURES
90
CONNECTIVITY
88
MULTIZONE
91
MISCELLANEOUS
64
RADIO
92
OVERALL
91

Advantage of Anthem MRX 1140 8K

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 1140 8K over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305.

Anthem MRX 1140 8K has more channels, higher DAC specs, more channel processing and higher signal to noise ratio. It supports front wide channels. It has analog pre-outs and XLR inputs.

Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
More Channels 11.2 vs 9.2
Front Wide Channel Support vs
Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
More Channel Processing 15.2 vs 9.1
DTS Virtual:X vs
More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
More 8K Inputs 7 vs 6
More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
XLR Line Inputs vs
More Optical Outputs 1 vs
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
More RCA Pre-Outs 15.2 vs 0.2
Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
+12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 106 dB

Advantage of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Anthem MRX 1140 8K.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has more zones and bigger power supply. It supports DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, Amazon Alexa, SONOS, Pandora, Tidal and Deezer.

Anthem MRX 1140 8K vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
DTS Play-Fi vs via Pioneer Music Control App
Works with Amazon Alexa vs
Google assistant vs
Apple Siri vs
Works with SONOS vs
USB Input for factory service vs 2 (1 Front)
Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
More Zones 2 vs 3
More Powered Zones vs 2 and 3
Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 1 / 1
Pandora vs
Tidal vs
Deezer vs
Bigger Power Supply 570 W vs 750 W

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  15 and 9 Channel Processing
  Dolby Atmos
  DTS:X
  IMAX Enhanced
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  eARC
  New HDCP Version
  HDR10
  HDR10+
  Dolby Vision
  Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
  VRR
  QFT
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  Chromecast Built-In
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  Many HDMI Inputs
  Many 8K Inputs
  Many Optical Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Spotify
WEAKNESSES
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No Composite Video Inputs

Audio Section

Amplifier

Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

11 channel Class A/B Amplifier: Anthem MRX 1140 8K features 11 channel power amplifier with Class A/B design on Channels 1-5 and Class D design on the rest. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

  • Toroidal Transformer: Anthem MRX 1140 8K has a toroidal transformer which in general costs several times more than a regular C-core transformer and radiates less electromagnetic noise outside its donut shaped core.

Speaker Configurations

Anthem MRX 1140 8K's and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

  • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.6, 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.6, 9.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier and 9.2.6 with addition of external 4 channel amplifier.
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
  • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: This model supports DTS:X but not DTS:X Pro. Since DTS:X is limited with 11 channel processing some of the speaker configurations for Dolby Atmos are not supported here. The supported configurations are 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.6, 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with internal amplifier.
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
  • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
  • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: 9.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.4, 9.2.6.
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: Does not support.
  • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

  • Dolby Atmos

    Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

    • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
    • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

    DTS:X

    Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.

    • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
    • DTS Virtual:X: Anthem MRX 1140 8K supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
    • DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

    Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

    Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



    Sound Processing

    • Compressed Music Enhancer: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 features Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
    • Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.

    Room Calibration

    Anthem MRX 1140 8K comes with Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comes with Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction room correction system.

    • MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.
    • Dirac Live: The interaction between your sound system and the physical layout of your room has a huge impact on sound quality. Dirac Live™ Room Correction applies state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live delivers a larger sweet spot, accurate staging, clarity, voice intelligibility, and a deeper, tighter bass not otherwise possible. Fully tunable to your preference.

Video Section

HDMI

Anthem MRX 1140 8K comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

  • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Anthem MRX 1140 8K: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
    8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
  • 8K Upscaling on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI sources.
  • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
  • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
  • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 only).
  • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Both receivers support HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

  • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
  • HDR10+: HDR10+ is an HDR video technology that adds dynamic metadata to HDR10 source files. The dynamic metadata are used to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis. HDR10+ supports maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness and 10-bit or more (up to 16-bit) color bit depth. It uses Samsung's dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-40.
  • Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
  • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.

IMAX Enhanced

Anthem MRX 1140 8K and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 are IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

  • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
  • IMAX Enhanced Content: IMAX Enhanced studio partners have announced IMAX Enhanced versions of movies that exclusively feature IMAX's signature picture, sound and scale.
  • Picture: Stunning, ultra-vivid 4K HDR picture that utilizes the newest, proprietary Digital Media Remastering technology (DMR) developed by IMAX. DMR accurately reduces noise and grain under the filmmaker’s guidance to best optimize the content for a much higher-quality, higher-brightness display. Without this technology, high-dynamic range content can actually look worse than what was originally seen and intended by the filmmaker.
  • Sound: IMAX and DTS have partnered with award-winning Hollywood sound mixers leveraging DTS:X codec technology integrated in home audio equipment and select televisions to deliver an IMAX signature sound experience with deeper bass and more dynamic range.
  • Scale: Select IMAX Enhanced titles that were shot with IMAX-certified cameras or specially formatted for IMAX theatres feature its exclusive expanded aspect ratio, enabling viewers to see the full scale and scope of the picture on 4K HDR TVs.
  • Streaming Services: IMAX Enhanced is now available on the world’s biggest streaming services, including Disney+, BRAVIA CORE, Tencent, iQiyi and more.

Gaming Features

Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

  • Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency Mode enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. When the receiver detects a gaming signal it will enter ALLM. The signal will also be sent to the TV causing it to automatically switch to a low-latency, low-lag mode for gaming. Some functions will not be available on the receiver and TV during ALLM.
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR enables a gaming source such as a console or computer to deliver video frames as fast as it can, which in many cases is slower than the normal static refresh rate. It allows the TV to adapt to certain frame rate which reduces or eliminates lag, judder and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
  • Quick Frame Transport (QFT): QFT reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality. It transports each frame at a higher rate to decrease display latency, which is the amount of time between a frame being ready for transport in the GPU and that frame being completely displayed.

Inputs and Outputs

Audio

  • Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 15.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Anthem MRX 1140 8K has 15 channel processing but has only 11 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
  • XLR Inputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Anthem MRX 1140 8K. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
  • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Anthem MRX 1140 8K.
  • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 1140 8K and 1 optical input, 1 optical output and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 for digital audio connections.
  • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

  • HDMI:
  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K
    Inputs:
    7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
    8K Inputs: 7.
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Inputs:
    7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
    8K Inputs: 6.

Front A/V Inputs

  • Anthem MRX 1140 8K: None
  • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

Anthem MRX 1140 8K

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Specifications

And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

BASICS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
BrandAnthemPioneer
SeriesElite
ModelMRX 1140 8KVSX-LX305
TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
CountryNorth AmericaNorth America
Release Year20212021
AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Channels11.29.2
Front Wide Channel Support
AmplifierClass A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the restDirect Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP PlatformDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing15.29.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB 2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialog Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital Noise Reduction
Tone Control All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Advanced Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
VIDEO Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
HDMI Version2.12.1
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version2.32.3
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
BT.2020 color space
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
MHL Input
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google assistant
Apple Siri
Works with SONOS
AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App Anthem Remote AppPioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs76
USB Input for factory service2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
RCA Line Input44
RCA Line Output1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs31
Optical Outputs1
Coaxial Inputs21
Composite Video Input
Composite Video Output
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input
Component Video Output
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs15.20.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
ZONES Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Zones23
Powered Zones2 and 3
Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
Zone 3 Outs
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output32 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 01 / 1
MISC Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
GUI Languages7
AVNavigator
IP Control for CI
PreAmp Mode
Display
FL Dimmer
Detachable Power Cord
RADIO Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Analog Tuner FM/AM
Presets40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio
CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Front PanelBrushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals119
Large Speaker Terminals119
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Ceramic Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption570 W750 W
Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
GENERAL Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Dimensions (W x H x D)431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm
17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x
435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
Weight15.2 kg (33.6 lbs)10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Weight of Package13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
Warranty3 Years
SPECS Anthem MRX 1140 8K Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2100 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)225 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version4․2
Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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