•   Overview
•   Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K
•   Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
•   Common Strengths and Weaknesses
•   Audio Section
•   Video Section
•   Inputs and Outputs
•   Specifications

Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 740 8K to Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 740 8K's being more powerful.

Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
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.	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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 and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) 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 81 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 92 VIDEO FEATURES 73 AUDIO FEATURES 69 CONNECTIVITY 89 MULTIZONE 86 MISCELLANEOUS 68 RADIO 92 OVERALL 81 Buy on Amazon

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 740 8K over Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040.

Anthem MRX 740 8K has more power per channel, higher DAC specs, more channel processing and bigger power supply. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced. It has DTS Dialog Control. 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	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Higher DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
More Channel Processing	11.1	vs	7.1
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
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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Chromecast Built-In		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	vs	AirPlay
Bluetooth		vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
More HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
More 8K Inputs	7	vs
More RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	vs	7.2
+12V Trigger Output	3	vs	(2)
Bigger Power Supply	485 W	vs	450 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels	vs	120 W (0.9% THD)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 over Anthem MRX 740 8K.

Only Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 supports DSD streaming via HDMI, Pandora, Napster and SiriusXM. It has analog multi-channel input.

	Anthem MRX 740 8K	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIx
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:6
DSD via HDMI		vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
More HDMI Inputs	7	vs	8 (1 front)
USB Input	for factory service	vs	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More RCA Line Inputs	4	vs	9 (1 front)
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	3
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
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
Front A/V Inputs		vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
More Powered Zones		vs	Zone 2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	vs	1 / 1
Digital Radio		vs	HD Radio
Pandora		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio		vs
More Speaker Terminals	7	vs	9
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	9

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

Amplifier

Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
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.	7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

Speaker Configurations

Anthem MRX 740 8K's and Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040'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.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: 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.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: 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.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: 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 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: Anthem MRX 740 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 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: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 features Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.

Room Calibration

Anthem MRX 740 8K comes with Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) and Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 comes with YPAO (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) room correction system.

• YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

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.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2.

• 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/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI and analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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 Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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.

Audio

• 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
• Analog Pre-Outs: Anthem MRX 740 8K has 11.2 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 has 7.2 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 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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, 3 optical outputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 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.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Inputs: 8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
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.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
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.
• Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
Anthem MRX 740 8K
Inputs: 0   Outputs: 0.
Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Inputs: 3   Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

• Anthem MRX 740 8K: None
• Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite

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

BASICS	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Brand	Anthem	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	MRX 740 8K	RX-A1040
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	USA
Release Year	2021	2014

AMPLIFIER	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Channels	7.2	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier	Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Next-Generation DSP Platform
Surround:AI™
DAC		ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
Dolby Digital 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
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialog Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis)	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
MusicCast
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 via front USB
Remote App	Anthem Remote App	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs	7	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs	7
USB Input	for factory service	iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
RCA Line Input	4	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Output	1	1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs	3	3
Optical Outputs	1	1
Coaxial Inputs	2	3
Composite Video Input		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output		2
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input		3
Component Video Output		1
PC In
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V Inputs		HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")

ZONES	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Zones	2	2
Powered Zones		Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	3	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISC	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
On-Screen Display		Graphical user interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Browser Control
IP Control for CI
PreAmp Mode
Display
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

RADIO	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Analog Tuner		FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio		HD Radio
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio

CONSTRUCTION	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	485 W	450 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W

GENERAL	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
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 182 mm x 432 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 242 mm x 439 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 17" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-1/2" x 17-1/4")
Weight	15.1 kg (33.2 lbs)	14.9 kg (32.8 lbs)
Warranty		3 Years

SPECS	Anthem MRX 740 8K	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1040
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2		110 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels	120 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		135 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		165 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		170 W (0.9% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2		280 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		135 W
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)		200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
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	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		95 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (PHONO)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		HD: 0.03%, Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		530 MHz - 1710 MHz

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