Anthem Electronics, the sister company of Paradigm Electronics, has just annouced their next generation high-end A/V receivers: MRX 710, MRX 510 and MRX 310.  The new receivers have an expanded, highly flexible command feature set including drivers for popular control systems, as well as remote control apps for Android and iOS (Apple) devices.  Aesthetically, the updated MRX receivers feature a sleek, minimalist front panel and well-organized back panel.  A new version of Anthem Room Correction (ARC 1M) is also part of the package.

ARC 1M
The software and microphone kit are again included as part of the MRX offering. ARC 1M connects via Ethernet, enjoys a higher level of digital signal processing and offers users the option to print ‘before and after’ room-measurement graphs.

Power
MRX 710 and 510 feature 7 channels of power, while the MRX 310 (due out early 2014) is a 5-channel unit.  All models feature Anthem’s proprietary Advanced Load Monitoring, designed to keep a constant eye on output.

MRX GENERATION 2 IMPROVEMENTS:

» 7 HDMI inputs plus a front-panel input, exclusive to MRX 710 & MRX 510
» 4K upscaling and pass-through
» HDMI Audio Return channel
» Faster HDMI switching
» Up to 20 input configurations
» Software updates via USB drive
» More robust control: IP and Serial control drivers for full integration with automation
» Remote Control Apps for Apple and Android
» Larger, easier to read on-screen menus and improved status displays
» Dual speaker configuration
» Speaker crossover now adjustable in 10-Hz increments
» Optical and coaxial as well as analog inputs send music to Zone 2
» Bi-amping of front Left/Right channels, exclusive to MRX 710 and MRX 510
» Power consumption in standby mode: <0.3 W

CONTINUING FROM MRX GENERATION 1

» High-quality amplification
» Video Conversion from Composite Video and Component Video to HDMI
» 1080p24 mode
» Dolby Volume
» AM/FM Tuner
» 3D support

Decoding
» Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus
» DTS-HD Master Audio (MRX 710/510)
» DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Listening Modes
» AnthemLogic – Cinema, Music
» Dolby Pro Logic IIx 
» DTS Neo: 6 – Cinema, Music
» All-Channels (All-Speaker Stereo)

For more information about Anthem, please visit www.anthemAV.com