1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Anthem MRX 740 8K

Pioneer Elite SC-67

SCORE:
88
SCORE:
82

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 11.1 channel processing
  • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X 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
  • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • THX Select™2 Plus certified
  • 1080p Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay, DLNA
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 740 8K to Pioneer Elite SC-67 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 740 8K has 7 channel and the Pioneer Elite SC-67 has 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67

Anthem MRX 740 8K was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.

Pioneer Elite SC-67 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 88 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 82 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
89
VIDEO FEATURES
100
AUDIO FEATURES
89
CONNECTIVITY
88
MULTIZONE
77
MISCELLANEOUS
68
RADIO
73
OVERALL
88
AMPLIFIER
96
VIDEO FEATURES
63
AUDIO FEATURES
77
CONNECTIVITY
86
MULTIZONE
96
MISCELLANEOUS
72
RADIO
85
OVERALL
82

Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 740 8K over Pioneer Elite SC-67.

Anthem MRX 740 8K has higher DAC specs, more channel processing, bigger power supply and higher signal to noise ratio. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Spotify. In video department only Anthem MRX 740 8K supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.

Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Pioneer Elite SC-67
Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 9.1
Dolby Atmos vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
DTS:X vs
DTS Neural:X vs
DTS Virtual:X vs
IMAX Enhanced 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
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
VRR vs
QFT vs
Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/30p
Chromecast Built-In vs
AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
Wi-Fi vs via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth vs via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
More 8K Inputs 7 vs
More Optical Outputs 1 vs 1
Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
+12V Trigger Output 3 vs 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4)
Spotify vs
Bigger Power Supply 485 W vs 370 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 103 dB

Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-67

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-67 over Anthem MRX 740 8K.

Pioneer Elite SC-67 has more channels and more zones. It supports front wide channels, DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, Pandora and SiriusXM.

Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Pioneer Elite SC-67
More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
Front Wide Channel Support vs
THX™ Certification vs Select™2 Plus
Bi-amp capability vs Front / Center / Surround / B-Speaker
Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIz
DTS Neo vs Neo:X
DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter vs
More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 8 (1 front)
USB Input for factory service vs 1 Front
USB DC Out Port vs 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5
More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs vs 2
More Component Video Inputs vs 3
More Component Video Outputs vs 1
Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI, USB, Composite Video
More Zones 2 vs 4
More Powered Zones vs 2 and 3
Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 2 / 1
Pandora vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio vs
More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels vs 180 W (1.0% THD)

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  11 and 9 Channel Processing
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  Many HDMI Inputs
  Many HDMI Outputs
  Many Optical Inputs
  RCA Pre-Outs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
WEAKNESSES
  No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67

7 channel Class A/B Amplifier: Anthem MRX 740 8K features 7 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 Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer Elite SC-67 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

    THX Select™2 Plus certification

    Pioneer Elite SC-67 is THX Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

    • THX™ Certification: THX™ Certification offers optimal performance, superior quality and seamless integration. THX works with partners from the ground up, so that certified products deliver professional quality audio-visual experiences right out of the box. They only certify the very best products with uncompromised quality, performance and consistency. They ensure that THX certified devices play well with lower performing devices and components. THX listening modes make the receiver to have one speaker set up for movies, music and games. They are tested for power output, bass management, signal-to-noise ratio and feature THX Loudness Plus, Boundary Gain Compensation, Timbre Matching and RE-EQ.
    • Power Output: Power output is tested to ensure the receiver accurately plays source material at THX Reference Level in every input and mode and at every sampling rate for all possible playback combinations selected by the listener.
    • Frequency Response: THX has strict requirements for frequency response to ensure that you hear all the details in high-resolution tracks, ensures dialog in movies, and vocals in music are clear while maintaining deep, impactful bass output that doesn’t overpower the listening experience.
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: THX tests the signal-to-noise ratio to ensure the unit is designed to have low noise performance with very little to no audible hiss from the speakers.
    • Bass Management: THX requires an 80Hz crossover point in the setup menu to ensure proper bass management in every THX Certified AVR. This setting confirms that the subwoofer handles low frequencies, freeing up the loudspeakers to handle mids and highs.
    • THX Loudness Plus™: THX Loudness Plus™ is a volume control technology featured in THX Certified Dominus, THX Certified Ultra and THX Certified Select AV Receivers, and preamplifiers that automatically adjusts the front-to-back speaker level relationship as you turn the volume down. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level.
    • Boundary Gain Compensation: Sitting near a wall may result in increased acoustic levels at the lower frequencies. BGC corrects the way low frequency sound is perceived when seated near a wall. This results in a more accurate bass response.
    • Timbre Matching: Your ears hear different tonal qualities in sounds coming from different directions. Timbre Matching restores the frequency balance between your front and surround speakers ensuring seamless and smooth panning between the front to back of the room.
    • RE-EQ: Many movie soundtracks are mixed in studios for playback in large cinema auditoriums with an array of speakers. When played on home systems, they may appear abrasive and edgy. Re-EQ establishes a more accurate tonal balance when enjoying movies in your home.

    Speaker Configurations

    Anthem MRX 740 8K's and Pioneer Elite SC-67's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K: 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.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67: Not supported.
    • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K: 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.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67: Not supported.
    • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 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 740 8K: Does not support.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67: 9.2.
    • Bi-Amp: Anthem MRX 740 8K is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Pioneer Elite SC-67 is able to bi-amp up to 4 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 740 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 740 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 740 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 740 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 740 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 740 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

      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Pioneer Elite SC-67 features Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
      • Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite SC-67 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 740 8K comes with Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and Pioneer Elite SC-67 comes with Advanced MCACC 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.

    Video Section

    HDMI 2.1

    Anthem MRX 740 8K comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

    Pioneer Elite SC-67 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone4.

    • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Anthem MRX 740 8K: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      4K/30Hz Passthrough on Pioneer Elite SC-67: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
    • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer Elite SC-67: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
    • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer Elite SC-67 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
    • 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 740 8K only).
    • HDCP Copy Protection: Anthem MRX 740 8K is HDCP 2.3 and Pioneer Elite SC-67 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 740 8K supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

    Pioneer Elite SC-67 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 740 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 740 8K supports 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 740 8K and Pioneer Elite SC-67 have 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 740 8K has 11 channel processing but has only 7 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 both receivers. 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 740 8K and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite SC-67 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 740 8K and 1 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer Elite SC-67 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 740 8K
      Inputs:
      7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs: 7.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67
      Inputs:
      8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67
      Inputs:
      5   Outputs: 2.
    • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67 supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67
      Inputs:
      3   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Anthem MRX 740 8K: None
    • Pioneer Elite SC-67: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

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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 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    BrandAnthemPioneer
    SeriesElite
    ModelMRX 740 8KSC-67
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryNorth AmericaUSA
    Release Year20212012
    AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Channels7.29.2
    Front Wide Channel Support
    AmplifierClass A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the restClass D3
    THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp CapabilityFront / Center / Surround / B-Speaker
    AUDIO Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP PlatformTI Aureus x 2
    DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing11.19.1
    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:X
    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 USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSD
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLAC/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 plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
    Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
    Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
    Sound Retriever AIR
    Digital Noise Reduction
    Tone Control All Channels
    Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
    High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing
    Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    Auto Surround
    Optimum Surround
    Advanced Surround15 + Headphone Surround
    Wide Surround
    Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
    Headphone Surround
    Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
    Virtual Depth
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) Advanced MCACC
    Manual MCACC
    MCACC Memory6
    Full Band Phase Control
    Standing Wave Control
    EQ Bands9
    Symmetric EQ
    X-Curve
    Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
    Precision Distance
    Polarity Check
    Auto Subwoofer Crossover
    VIDEO Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    HDMI Version2.1
    Enhanced ARC
    HDCP Version2.32.2
    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 Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/30p
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
    Stream Smoother
    Pure Cinema
    Video Parameter AdjustmentsAdvanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
    Triple HD Noise Reduction
    Super Resolution
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    MHL Input Front
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    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 iPadiPod/iPhone/iPad
    Remote App Anthem Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
    Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs78 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4)
    8K Inputs7
    USB Input for factory service1 Front
    USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
    RCA Line Input45
    RCA Line Output11
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs32
    Optical Outputs11
    Coaxial Inputs22
    Composite Video Input5 (1 front)
    Composite Video Output2
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input3
    Component Video Output1
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite Video
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Zones24
    Powered Zones 2 and 3
    Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre OutComponent Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
    Zone 3 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
    Zone 4 OutsHDMI
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output32 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4)
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 02 / 1
    MISC Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album Art
    Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Z2 & Z3)
    HDMI Speaker B Link
    AVNavigator
    PC Set-UpWith Remote Maintenance
    IP Control for CI
    PreAmp Mode(Front Off, Front & Center Off)
    Versatile Speaker Configuration10 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
    Display
    FL Dimmer
    Function Rename
    Remote ControllerLearning
    Detachable Power Cord
    adapterport
    RADIO Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Analog Tuner FM/AM
    Presets63
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio vTuner
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
    Front PanelAluminum (Hairline)
    Solid Aluminum Front
    Advanced Direct ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
    Speaker Terminals711
    Large Speaker Terminals711
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Ceramic Speaker Terminals
    3D Space Frame Construction
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Toroidal Transformer
    Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
    Transformer Stabilizer
    Power Consumption485 W370 W
    Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
    GENERAL Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power Standby
    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 185 mm x 441 mm
    17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
    Weight15.1 kg (33.2 lbs)17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
    Warranty2 Years
    SPECS Anthem MRX 740 8K Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels140 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels180 W (1.0% THD)
    Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2230 W (1.0% THD)
    Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
    THD0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)5 mV/47 kΩ
    Rated Lineout Level and Impedance400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
    Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB103 dB
    Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
    0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
    1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
    HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
    HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
    adapterport Terminal5 V, 100 mA
    Extension Terminal 5 V, 150 mA
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
    AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz

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

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