•   Overview
•   Advantage of Anthem MRX 540 8K
•   Advantage of Denon AVR-X1100W
•   Common Strengths and Weaknesses
•   Audio Section
•   Video Section
•   Inputs and Outputs
•   Specifications

Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 540 8K to Denon AVR-X1100W 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 Denon AVR-X1100W has 7 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 540 8K's being more powerful.

Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
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.	Denon AVR-X1100W was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 85 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 76 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 84 VIDEO FEATURES 100 AUDIO FEATURES 87 CONNECTIVITY 87 MULTIZONE 71 MISCELLANEOUS 60 RADIO 73 OVERALL 85	AMPLIFIER 85 VIDEO FEATURES 68 AUDIO FEATURES 68 CONNECTIVITY 78 MULTIZONE 78 MISCELLANEOUS 65 RADIO 89 OVERALL 76 Buy on Amazon

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 540 8K over Denon AVR-X1100W.

Anthem MRX 540 8K has more power per channel, higher DAC specs and higher signal to noise ratio. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. It has DTS Dialog Control, analog pre-outs and XLR inputs. In video department only Anthem MRX 540 8K supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.

	Anthem MRX 540 8K	vs	Denon AVR-X1100W
Higher DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
IMAX Enhanced		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.3	vs	2.2
HDR10		vs
HDR10+		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
VRR		vs
QFT		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	vs	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Chromecast Built-In		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	vs	AirPlay
More HDMI Inputs	7	vs	6 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	2	vs	1
More 8K Inputs	7	vs
More RCA Line Inputs	4	vs	2
More RCA Line Outputs	1	vs
XLR Line Inputs		vs
More Optical Inputs	3	vs	2
More Optical Outputs	1	vs
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	1
More RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	vs	0.2
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output	3	vs
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	130 W (1% THD)	vs	120 W (0.7% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	98 dB

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1100W over Anthem MRX 540 8K.

Denon AVR-X1100W has more channels, more zones and bigger power supply. It supports DSD streaming via USB, Pandora and SiriusXM.

	Anthem MRX 540 8K	vs	Denon AVR-X1100W
More Channels	5.2	vs	7.2
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIz
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:6
DSD via USB		vs	2-ch Input
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
USB Input	for factory service	vs	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
More Composite Video Inputs		vs	2
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	1
Front A/V Inputs		vs	HDMI, USB
More Zones	1	vs	2
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	7
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	7
Bigger Power Supply	365 W	vs	430 W

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

Amplifier

Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
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 Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1100W features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

Speaker Configurations

Anthem MRX 540 8K's and Denon AVR-X1100W'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.
Denon AVR-X1100W: Not supported.
• 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.
Denon AVR-X1100W: Not supported.
• 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.
Denon AVR-X1100W: 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.



Dolby Atmos

Anthem MRX 540 8K supports 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: Anthem MRX 540 8K supports 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.

DTS:X

Anthem MRX 540 8K supports 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: Anthem MRX 540 8K supports 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 540 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: Anthem MRX 540 8K supports 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 540 8K supports 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

• Audyssey: Denon AVR-X1100W comes with Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
• Compressed Music Enhancer: Denon AVR-X1100W features Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.

Room Calibration

Anthem MRX 540 8K comes with Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and Denon AVR-X1100W comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction system.

• Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.

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.

Denon AVR-X1100W comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Anthem MRX 540 8K: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
  4K/60Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X1100W: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 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 Anthem MRX 540 8K only).
• HDCP Copy Protection: Anthem MRX 540 8K is HDCP 2.3 and Denon AVR-X1100W is HDCP 2.2 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)

Anthem MRX 540 8K supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Denon AVR-X1100W does not support HDR.

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 540 8K is 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

Anthem MRX 540 8K supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) Denon AVR-X1100W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) 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.

Audio

• Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 540 8K has 7.2 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 540 8K has 7 channel processing but has only 5 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 540 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 Anthem MRX 540 8K and 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1100W for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Anthem MRX 540 8K.
• Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 540 8K and 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X1100W 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.
Denon AVR-X1100W
Inputs: 6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Anthem MRX 540 8K
Inputs: 0   Outputs: 0.
Denon AVR-X1100W
Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

• Anthem MRX 540 8K: None
• Denon AVR-X1100W: HDMI, USB

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

BASICS	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Brand	Anthem	Denon
Model	MRX 540 8K	AVR-X1100W
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	USA
Release Year	2021	2014

AMPLIFIER	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Channels	5.2	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier	Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability		assignable

AUDIO	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Next-Generation DSP Platform	Advanced quad-core 32-bit DSP processors
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES		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 USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialog Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis)	Audyssey MultEQ XT
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
HDMI Version	2.1
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
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)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
HEOS
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google assistant
Apple Siri
Works with SONOS
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Anthem Remote App	Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs	7	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2	1
8K Inputs	7
USB Input	for factory service	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
USB DC Out Port
RCA Line Input	4	2
RCA Line Output	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs	3	2
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
Composite Video Input		2
Composite Video Output		1
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input
Component Video Output		/
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B		assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Zones	1	2
Powered Zones		2
Zone 2 Outs		Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	1 / 0

MISC	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
On-Screen Display		Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages		3
IP Control for CI
Control4 SDDP
Display		1 line
Remote Controller		RC-1189
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display		/ /
Detachable Power Cord
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select		/

RADIO	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Digital Radio
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

CONSTRUCTION	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Front Panel		Brushed hairline metalized finish
Speaker Terminals	5	7
Large Speaker Terminals	5	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	365 W	430 W
No Sound Power		ECO On/Off: 30 W/45 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W

GENERAL	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off
Dimensions (W x H x D)	431.8 mm x 152.4 mm x 364 mm 17" x 6" x 14-1/2" x	434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm) 17-3/32" x 5-15/16" x 13-11/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 8-15/32" x 13-11/32")
Weight	12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)	8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz)
Warranty		3 Years

SPECS	Anthem MRX 540 8K	Denon AVR-X1100W
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2		80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	100 W (1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	130 W (1% THD)	120 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)		175 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)		145 W (1% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)		200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	32 Ω - 600 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	98 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard		100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version		2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity		1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency		520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity		18 µV

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