

Anthem MRX 540 8K
The **Anthem MRX 540 8K** is a premium AV receiver designed to deliver stunning performance for smaller home theater systems. Supporting 8K video, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, it ensures an immersive and future-ready entertainment experience. Equipped with 5.2 channels, advanced ARC Genesis (Anthem Room Correction) technology, and high-current amplification, the MRX 540 8K optimizes sound for your unique space with precision and clarity. Its HDMI 2.1 connectivity supports 4K/120Hz gaming, HDR, and eARC, making it ideal for gamers and movie enthusiasts alike. With a sleek design and user-friendly interface, the MRX 540 8K is the perfect blend of innovation and simplicity.
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Anthem MRX 540 8K
Power and processing
- 5-channel Class AB amplifier
 - rated at 100 watts per channel
 
 
 
- Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
 - Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
- supports 5.1.2 Atmos setup with optional external power amp
 
 
 
 
 
- IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
- ARC Genesis speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics
 - requires installation of free ARC Genesis software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration
 
 
 
 
- audiophile-grade 32-bit/768kHz DAC (digital to analog converter)
- large front-panel display gives you easy-to-read status updates at a glance
Digital and streaming options
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
- built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
 - free future firmware update will include support for Spotify® and Roon
 
 
 
 
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music® (via free future firmware update)
- Google Chromecast for wireless music streaming from compatible devices
HDMI
- HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out
 - all HDMI connections support 4K/60Hz video
- HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
- HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
- supports HDR10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
 - eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
 
 
 
 
- HDMI board is upgradeable to accommodate possible future hardware updates

Other connections
- digital audio inputs: 3 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
- 5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
- 7.2-channel RCA preamp outputs
- outputs for 5 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R)
- full-sized front-panel headphone jack
MRX 540 8K Specifications
| PREAMPLIFIER | ||
| Maximum Output (<0.1% THD) | 5.2 VRMS, 7.1VRMS | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 30KHz +/-0.2dB | |
| Frequency Response, Analog-Direct | N/A | |
| THD+N (2 Vrms output) | -100 dB | |
| S/N Ratio (2 Vrms output, IEC-A filter) | 110 dB | |
| PREAMPLIFIER + AMPLIFIER (1 W OUTPUT) | ||
| MRX 1140 / MRX 740 | SNR: 91 dB ch 1-5, 86dB others | |
| MRX 540 | SNR: 91 dB ch 1-5 | |
| SPEAKER IMPEDANCE | |||
| Compatible with 4 Ohms or higher impedance. | |||
| MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT (1% THD) | |||
| MRX 540 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 8 Ohms | 100 W | ||
| Channels 1-5, Two Driven into 6 Ohms | 130 W | ||
| Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 8 Ohms | n/a | ||
| Remaining Channels, Two Driven into 6 Ohms | n/a | ||
| POWER CONSUMPTION | |||
| MRX 540 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Load | 365 W | ||
| Standby | 0.3 W | ||
| Standby IP Control Enabled | 1.8 W | ||
| Standby HDMI Bypass Enabled | 4.9 W | ||
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Height (without feet) | 6" (15.24 cm) | |
| Height with Rackmount Kit | 4U | |
| Width | 17" (43.18 cm) | |
| Depth (including wifi ant not power cord) | 14-1/2" (36.4 cm) | |
| WEIGHT | ||
| MRX 1140 | 33.6 lb (15.2 Kg) | |
| MRX 740 | 33.2 lb (15.1 Kg) | |
| MRX 540 | 28.2 lb (12.8 kg) | |
| POWER REQUIREMENT | ||
| 120 V version: | In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. | |
| 220-240 V version: | In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 198 V and 264 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. | |
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