1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Anthem MRX 740 8K

Yamaha Aventage RX-A550

SCORE:
88
SCORE:
72

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

  • 5.1 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 1080p Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay, DLNA, MusicCast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Anthem MRX 740 8K to Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 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 Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 has 5 channel amplifiers with Anthem MRX 740 8K's being more powerful.


Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550

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-A550 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 1080p 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 72 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
80
VIDEO FEATURES
69
AUDIO FEATURES
69
CONNECTIVITY
80
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
47
RADIO
84
OVERALL
72

Advantage of Anthem MRX 740 8K

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Anthem MRX 740 8K over Yamaha Aventage RX-A550.

Anthem MRX 740 8K has more channels, more power per channel, higher DAC specs, more channel processing, more zones and bigger power supply. 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 740 8K supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.

Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
More Channels 7.2 vs 5.1
Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
Bi-amp capability vs
Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 5.1
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 4:2:0
Chromecast Built-In vs
AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 6
More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 1
More 8K Inputs 7 vs
More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
XLR Line Inputs vs
More Optical Inputs 3 vs 1
More Optical Outputs 1 vs
More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.1
More Zones 2 vs 1
RS-232C Interface vs
+12V Trigger Output 3 vs
Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
Detachable Power Cord vs
More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 5
Bigger Power Supply 485 W vs 260 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 95 W (0.9% THD)

Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A550

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 over Anthem MRX 740 8K.

Only Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 supports DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, Amazon Alexa and Pandora.

Anthem MRX 740 8K vs Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
DTS Neo vs Neo:6
DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
USB Input for factory service vs iPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
More Composite Video Inputs vs 4
More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
More Component Video Inputs vs 2
More Component Video Outputs vs 1
Front A/V Inputs vs USB, mini-jack
Pandora vs

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Spotify
WEAKNESSES
  No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550

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.

5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

    Speaker Configurations

    Anthem MRX 740 8K's and Yamaha Aventage RX-A550'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-A550: 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-A550: 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-A550: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
    • Bi-Amp: Anthem MRX 740 8K is 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-A550 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-A550 comes with YPAO 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.

    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.

    Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    • 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-A550: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:2:0 video signal.
    • 1080p Upscaling on Yamaha Aventage RX-A550: It can upscale up to 1080p from HDMI sources.
    • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Anthem MRX 740 8K only).
    • HDCP Copy Protection: Anthem MRX 740 8K is HDCP 2.3 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 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-A550 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 has 11.2 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 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 Anthem MRX 740 8K. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection.
    • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Anthem MRX 740 8K.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Anthem MRX 740 8K and 0 optical input, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha Aventage RX-A550 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-A550
      Inputs:
      6   Outputs: 1
      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-A550
      Inputs:
      4   Outputs: 1.
    • 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-A550 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Anthem MRX 740 8K
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Anthem MRX 740 8K: None
    • Yamaha Aventage RX-A550: USB, mini-jack

    Anthem MRX 740 8K

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    Specifications

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

    BASICS Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    BrandAnthemYamaha
    SeriesAventage
    ModelMRX 740 8KRX-A550
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryNorth AmericaUSA and Canada
    Release Year20212015
    AMPLIFIER Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Channels7.25.1
    Front Wide Channel Support
    AmplifierClass 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-A550
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineNext-Generation DSP Platform
    Surround:AI™
    DACBurr-Brown
    DAC Specs768 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing11.15.1
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    Dolby Atmos Music
    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Digital Plus
    Dolby Surround Upmixer
    Dolby Pro Logic PLII
    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 USBMP3, 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 USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB 2-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Level Adjustment
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Compressed Music Enhancer including for Bluetooth®
    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
    Direct Mode
    Straight Decoding Mode
    CINEMA DSP 3D
    DSP Programs17
    SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
    Virtual Speakers
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) YPAO sound optimization
    YPAO Volume
    PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
    VIDEO Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    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/60p 4:2:0
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080p
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
    Video Parameter Adjustments
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    MHL Input
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    MusicCast
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi
    Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo, Dot, Tap and Show)
    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 (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
    Bluetooth
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs76
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)1
    8K Inputs7
    USB Input for factory serviceiPod® / iPhone®, USB memory, portable audio player
    USB DC Out Port
    RCA Line Input44 (1 AUX Jack in the front)
    RCA Line Output1
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs31
    Optical Outputs1
    Coaxial Inputs22
    Composite Video Input4
    Composite Video Output1
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input2
    Component Video Output1
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs11.20.1
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsUSB, mini-jack
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Zones21
    Powered Zones
    Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre Out
    Zone B Video Output
    Zone GUI
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output3
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 00 / 0
    Party Mode
    MISC Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    On-Screen Display color OSD
    SCENESCENE (4 sets)
    Web Browser Control
    IP Control for CI
    PreAmp Mode
    Display
    Detachable Power Cord
    dockport
    RADIO Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Analog Tuner FM/AM
    Presets40
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio vTuner
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    A.R.T. Wedge
    Speaker Terminals75
    Large Speaker Terminals75
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Toroidal Transformer
    Power Consumption485 W260 W
    Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
    GENERAL Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    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 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 221 mm x 327 mm)
    17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-3/4" x 12-7/8")
    Weight15.1 kg (33.2 lbs)8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
    Warranty3 Years
    SPECS Anthem MRX 740 8K Yamaha Aventage RX-A550
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 280 W (0.09% THD)
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2140 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 60 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels95 W (0.9% THD)
    Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
    Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2170 W (1% THD) on Channels 1-5, 75 W (1% THD) on Remaining Channels
    Dynamic Power per Channel (2180 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)110 W
    Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/6 Ω)
    Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V
    Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance32 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/560 Ω (AV 4 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 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/50 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)
    Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
    Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
    Video S/N Ratio50 dB
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz
    Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
    FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
    FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
    FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
    AM Frequency530 MHz - 1710 MHz

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

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