GENERAL | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Brand | Anthem | Onkyo |
Model | MRX 540 8K | TX-NR509 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | USA |
Release Year | 2021 | 2011 |
Successor | Onkyo TX-NR515 |
AMPLIFIER | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Channels | 5.2 | 5.1 |
Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier Design | Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest | |
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) | ||
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | ||
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry | ||
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry | ||
PUSH-PULL Design | ||
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
Bi-amp Capability | ||
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
AUDIO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Digital Processing Crossover Network | ||
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip |
DAC | Burr-Brown | |
DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 5.1 |
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 | ||
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 | FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC | |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 96 kHz | |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC | |
Gapless Playback | ||
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | |
DSD via USB | ||
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
Jitter Reduction | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | |
DTS Dialogue Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
Dialog normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer | |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
THX Processing Mode | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Phase-Matching Bass Boost | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Audio Mode | ||
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode | ||
Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | Audyssey 2EQ |
Audyssey App Support |
VIDEO FEATURES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.3 | |
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 1080p |
Video Signal Upscaling | ||
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ||
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Wi-Fi | via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Google Assistant | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
Apple Siri | ||
Works with SonoS | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
MHL Input | ||
DLNA 1.5 | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately) |
Remote App | Anthem Remote App | iPod touch/iPhone |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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HDMI Inputs | 7 | 4 |
HDMI Outputs | 2 | 1 |
8K Inputs | 7 | |
USB Input | for factory service | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | ||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 6 (1 front) |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 | 2.1 (Surround Back and Sub) |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 | |
S-Video Inputs | ||
S-Video Outputs | ||
Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
PC In | ||
Front A/V Inputs | USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio | |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
uport |
ZONES | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Number of Zones | 1 | 2 |
Powered Zones | ||
Zone 2 Outs | RCA Line Out | |
Whole House Mode | ||
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 3 | |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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On-Screen Display | Basic Overlay | |
IP Control | ||
Display | ||
ONKYO-RI System Control | ||
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) | ||
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote | / | |
On Screen Remote Programming | ||
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI | ||
Activity Based Remote | ||
Smart Grid-Ready |
RADIO | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | |
Presets | 40 | |
Digital Radio | HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately) | |
Internet Radio | vTuner | |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Speaker Terminals | 5 | 5 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | 5 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Independent Power Supply | ||
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Massive High Power Transformer | |
Toroidal Transformer | ||
Power Consumption | 365 W | 3.9 A |
No Sound Power | 45 W | |
Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
PHYSICAL | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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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 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16" |
Weight | 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs) | 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | Anthem MRX 540 8K | Onkyo TX-NR509 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 80 W (0.7% THD) | |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 100 W (1% THD) | |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 130 W (1% THD) | 110 W (0.9% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 160 W | |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 130 W (1% THD) | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 180 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 160 W | |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 100 W | |
THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) | |
Damping Factor | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 5.2 VRMS, 7.1 VRMS | |
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance | 2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 32 Ω - 600 Ω | |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | 100 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | 20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) |
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 Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component) | |
Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | |
AM Frequency | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz | |
Warranty | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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