GENERAL |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Brand | Anthem | Pioneer |
Series | | Elite |
Model | MRX 740 8K | SC-81 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | USA |
Release Year | 2021 | 2014 |
Predecessor | | Pioneer SC-71 |
Successor | | Pioneer SC-91 |
AMPLIFIER |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Power Output | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | | |
Amplifier Design | Class A/B on Channels 1-5 and Class D on the rest | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) |
THX™ Certification | | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | | |
Bi-amp Capability | | Front |
AUDIO FEATURES |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Next-Generation DSP Platform | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | | SABRE Premier (ES9006S) |
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 | | 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 USB | | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | | Apple 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 | | |
Jitter Reduction | | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) |
Auto Level Control | | Multi-Channel |
DTS Dialogue Control | | |
Dialog Enhancement | | |
Dialogue Lift | | via Dialog Enhancement |
Sound Retriever | | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) |
Sound Retriever AIR | | |
Digital noise Reduction | | |
Tone Control | | Front L/R Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | | Hi-bit24 Audio Processing |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
Audyssey LFC | | |
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
Audyssey DSX | | |
Direct Mode | | |
Pure Direct Mode | | |
Auto Surround | | |
Optimum Surround | | |
Advanced Surround | | 11 + 1 |
Wide Surround | | |
Front Stage Surround Advance | | |
Headphone Surround | | |
Virtual Speakers | | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) |
Virtual Depth | | |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
CALIBRATION |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) | Advanced MCACC |
Manual MCACC | | |
MCACC Memory | | 6 |
Phase Control | | |
Auto Phase Control Plus | | |
Full Band Phase Control | | |
Standing Wave Control | | |
EQ Bands | | 9-Band (Advanced) |
Symmetric EQ | | |
X-Curve | | |
Distance Adjustment | | 1/2 Inch |
Precision Distance | | |
Polarity Check | | |
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | | |
VIDEO FEATURES |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
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 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit) 4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit) 4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) |
Video Signal Upscaling | | up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | | Component****, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
Component Video Maximum Resolution | | 1080p (1125p) |
Stream Smoother | | |
Pure Cinema | | |
Video Parameter Adjustments | | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level |
Triple HD noise Reduction | | |
isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
CONNECTIVITY |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Wi-Fi | | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) |
Bluetooth | | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) |
Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
Google Assistant | | |
Chromecast Built-In | | |
Apple Siri | | |
Works with SonoS | | |
DTS Play-Fi | | |
MHL Input | | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) |
DLNA 1.5 | | (DMR) |
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod and iPhone via front USB |
Remote App | Anthem Remote App | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
TERMINALS |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
HDMI Inputs | 7 | 7 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | 7 | |
USB Input | for factory service | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) |
Optical Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 4 | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | | |
Phono Input | | |
Multi-Channel Input | | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 2.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | | |
Composite Video Inputs | | 2 |
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 | | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | | |
adapterport | | |
ZONES |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Number of Zones | 2 | 3 |
Powered Zones | | 2 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | | HDMI |
RS-232C Interface | | |
+12V Trigger Output | 3 | 2 (Main, Zone2, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 0 | 1 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
On-Screen Display | | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | | |
AV Navigator | | Built-in |
IP Control | | |
PreAmp Mode | | |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone |
Display | | |
FL Dimmer | | |
Function Rename | | |
Remote Controller | | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) |
RADIO |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Analog Tuner | | FM/AM |
Presets | | 63 |
Digital Radio | | |
Internet Radio | | vTuner |
Pandora | | |
Spotify | | |
Tidal | | |
Deezer | | |
Napster | | |
SiriusXM | | |
CONSTRUCTION |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Front Panel | | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | | |
Construction | | Advanced Direct Construction |
Speaker Terminals | 7 | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
3D Space Frame Construction | | |
Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
POWER |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Toroidal Transformer | | |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | | |
Transformer Stabilizer | | |
Power Consumption | 485 W | 290 W |
Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | | |
Auto Power Standby | | |
PHYSICAL |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
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 7-5/16" x 17-3/8" |
Weight | 15.1 kg (33.2 lbs) | 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Anthem MRX 740 8K |
Pioneer SC-81 |
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 | 120 W (0.08% THD) |
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 | 150 W (1.0% THD) |
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | | 180 W (1.0% THD) |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | | 560 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | | 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W + 100 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | | 365 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | | 365 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC 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 | 100 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 30 kHz +/-0.2 dB | |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | | 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) |
Ethernet Standard | | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Terminal | | 5 V, 600 mA |
HDMI Terminal | | 19-pin (not DVI) |
HDMI Output Type | | 5 V, 55 mA |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | | 5 V, 900 mA |
USB Terminal | | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
Warranty | | 2 Years Parts & Labor |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted