Anthem MRX 540 8K vs Arcam AVR11

      Anthem MRX 540 8K

      Arcam AVR11
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Anthem MRX 540 8K
      4. Advantage of Arcam AVR11
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 540 8K to Arcam AVR11 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 540 8K has 5 channel and the Arcam AVR11 has 7 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 540 8K's being more powerful.


      Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11

      Anthem MRX 540 8K was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

      Arcam AVR11 was introduced in 2022. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

      We evaluated Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 and gave them scores of 87 and 88 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Anthem MRX 540 8K

      Arcam AVR11

      Amplifier
      84
      Amplifier
      83
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      71
      Zones
      70
      Radio
      73
      Radio
      86
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      88

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11.

      PROS

      Anthem MRX 540 8K

      Arcam AVR11

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   MQA Decoding
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 5․0

      CONS

      Anthem MRX 540 8K

      Arcam AVR11

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Zones


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Anthem MRX 540 8K

      Arcam AVR11

      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Anthem MRX 540 8K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 540 8K over Arcam AVR11.

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      Anthem MRX 540 8K vs Arcam AVR11
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      QFT vs
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      Phono Input vs
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2
      Analog Tuner vs FM with RDS
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 85 W (0.2% THD)
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Anthem MRX 740 8K
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      7.2 channel

      140 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      9.2 channel

      120 W

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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Arcam AVR5
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      9.4 channel

      110 W

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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      4. Advantage of Arcam AVR11

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Arcam AVR11 over Anthem MRX 540 8K.

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      Anthem MRX 540 8K vs Arcam AVR11
      More Channels 5.2 vs 7.2
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs 11.1-ch (Built-In)
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Google Assistant vs
      Apple Siri vs
      USB Input for factory service vs for factory service
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 4
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 7 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 11.2
      Front A/V Inputs vs AUX (3.5 mm Audio)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 0
      Digital Radio vs DAB/DAB+
      Pandora vs
      Tidal vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs 7
      Universal Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz vs AC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch
      Bigger Power Supply 365 W vs 1500 W
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      7.2 channel

      140 W

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      9.4 channel

      125 W

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      9.4 channel

      110 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

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      11.2 channel

      150 W

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      9.2 channel

      120 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      9.2 channel

      140 W

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      9.4 channel

      125 W

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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Dirac Live™
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        8K Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth aptX HD
        Chromecast Built-In
        Many HDMI Inputs77
        Many 8K Inputs77
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        No Composite Video Inputs
        No Zones11

      6. Amplifier

      Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11

      5 channel Class A/B Amplifier: Anthem MRX 540 8K features 5 channel power amplifier with Class A/B design on Channels 1-5 and Class D design on the rest. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Class A/B Amplifier: Arcam AVR11 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class A/B design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the restClass A/B
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Anthem MRX 540 8K's and Arcam AVR11's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Anthem MRX 540 8K: 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Arcam AVR11: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 4 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Anthem MRX 540 8K: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 3.1.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Arcam AVR11: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 4 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Anthem MRX 540 8K: 5.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Arcam AVR11: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 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.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 support Dolby Atmos.

        • 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: Arcam AVR11 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 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 support DTS:X.

        • 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: Both models feature 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.

        Auro-3D

        Arcam AVR11 supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

        IMAX Enhanced

        Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 11.1-ch (Built-In)

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        9. HDMI 2.1

        Anthem MRX 540 8K comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        Arcam AVR11 comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 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.
        • 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.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which 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.


        Gaming Features

        Anthem MRX 540 8K supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) Arcam AVR11 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Anthem MRX 540 8K with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 540 8K has 7.2 and Arcam AVR11 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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 540 8K has 7 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier and Arcam AVR11 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so they need external amplifiers connected to their analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Anthem MRX 540 8K and 7 pair of line inputs on Arcam AVR11 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 3 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 540 8K and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 4 coaxial inputs are available on Arcam AVR11 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 540 8K
          Inputs:           7   Outputs: 2
          8K Inputs: 7.
        • Arcam AVR11
          Inputs:           7   Outputs: 2 x 8K (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 7.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Anthem MRX 540 8K: None
        • Arcam AVR11: AUX (3.5 mm Audio)

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        TERMINALS Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        HDMI Inputs77
        HDMI Outputs22 x 8K (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs77
        USB Input for factory service for factory service
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs24
        RCA Line Inputs47 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Anthem MRX 540 8K and Arcam AVR11 and gave them scores of 87 and 88 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Anthem MRX 540 8K

        Arcam AVR11

        OVERALL
        87
        OVERALL
        88

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        84
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   Power Output - 100 W
        GOOD
        83
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   Few Channels - 5.2
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   IMAX Enhanced
        •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   MQA Decoding
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        100
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        99
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   7 8K Inputs
        •   No USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   7 8K Inputs
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 5․0

        Zones

        GOOD
        71
        •   No Zones
        GOOD
        70
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        GOOD
        73
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        BrandAnthemArcam
        SeriesHDA
        ModelMRX 540 8KAVR11
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryNorth AmericaAll
        Release Year20212022
        PredecessorArcam AVR10
        AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Channels5.27.2
        Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the restClass A/B
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP Platform
        DACDual ESS 9026PRO
        DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.111.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 11.1-ch (Built-In)
        MQA Decoding
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MQA
        Music Playback via USB
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode Stereo Direct, CD Direct
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Dirac Live™
        VIDEO FEATURES Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.12.1
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        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 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth aptX HD
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Anthem Remote App Arcam control app
        TERMINALS Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        HDMI Inputs77
        HDMI Outputs22 x 8K (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs77
        USB Input for factory service for factory service
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs32
        Optical Outputs11
        Coaxial Inputs24
        RCA Line Inputs47 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs
        Composite Video Outputs
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsAUX (3.5 mm Audio)
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")3.5 mm (1/8")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Number of Zones11
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output32
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 02 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        DisplayLarge front-panel LCD display
        RADIO Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS
        Presets50
        Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Speaker Terminals57
        Large Speaker Terminals57
        POWER Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch
        Toroidal Transformer
        Power Consumption365 W1500 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.5 W
        PHYSICAL Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Dimensions (W x H x D)431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm
        17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x         		433 mm x 171 mm x 425 mm
        17.06" x 6.69" x 18.56"
        Weight12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)
        Weight of Package19.8 kg
        SPECIFICATIONS Anthem MRX 540 8K Arcam AVR11
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.02% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)100 W (1% THD)85 W (0.2% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)130 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel Driven)100 W (0.2% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)120 W (0.2% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive60 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2% THD)
        85 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 4 Ω, 0.2% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable)/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)4.5 Vrms
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance0.8 Vrms/560 Ω
        Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω5 Vrms/100 Ω
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB93 dB (normal)
        110 dB (stereo direct)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB±0.2 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)0.15 mV
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version5․0
        Warranty5 Years

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

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