Pure Performance, Pure Value
Unmatched Performance, Exceptional Value
Anthem’s MRX A/V Receivers are engineered to deliver audio performance previously unheard of at their price points. Building on the strengths of earlier generations, the new MRX lineup features the latest ARC Genesis, a redesigned high-precision calibration microphone, Anthem’s Web User Interface, integrated streaming, object-based audio decoding up to 15.2 channels, and the clean, high-current power Anthem is known for—up to 140 watts per channel.
The MRX 540, 740, and 1140 are the perfect way to bring premium sound to any home theater or media room. With 7 dedicated 8K HDMI inputs supporting 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz passthrough and 3 HDMI outputs with eARC, you can seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector and enjoy stunning 8K clarity from all your next-gen source devices.
Explore the MRX Series
New features, expanded capabilities, and robust integration make the MRX Series the ultimate power hub for premium home theater and audio systems.
Complexity, Simplified
At Anthem, our mission is to refine the way you interact with your technology. Every detail has been considered to maximize flexibility and simplicity.
Using any phone, tablet, or laptop, you can access and adjust any setting in seconds—control the main or secondary zone, change volume, switch audio modes, modify trims, and more. Total control has never been this easy.
Advanced 8K HDMI Platform with eARC
Experience the full impact of your visuals with Anthem’s 8K-ready HDMI 2.1 platform featuring HDCP 2.3.
With 7 dedicated 8K inputs and 3 HDMI outputs with eARC, you’ll enjoy flawless passthrough at 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz.
Support for the newest HDMI features includes:
- HDR10+
- Dynamic HDR10+
- ALLM
- VRR
Unlock the true potential of your content with one of the industry’s most flexible, future-proof HDMI platforms.
Next-Level Gaming on MRX
With today’s consoles delivering 4K/120Hz visuals, HDR and Dolby Vision, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, your home theater gear needs to keep up.
The MRX Series is built to meet and exceed these demands—ensuring a smooth, responsive, deeply immersive gaming experience.
Channel Re-Assignment
Each MRX unit features high-performance amplifiers that can be reassigned to fit your setup. Unused channels can be redirected to:
- Bi-amplify demanding front speakers
- Power surround or height channels
- Drive a second audio zone (available on MRX 1140 and MRX 740)
Fine-tune the entire system using ARC Genesis for optimal performance.
Robust Integration
The new MRX Series includes full external and IP control capability, ensuring seamless customization and integration with popular third-party control systems.
Perfect for custom installations and advanced home automation environments.
Design Philosophy
At Anthem, our goal is straightforward: engineer and build A/V products that offer premium performance and exceptional convenience at a fair price.
We achieve this through:
- thousands of hours of component selection and testing
- designing our own circuit topologies
- using powerful, stable power supplies
- and ensuring long-term reliability
All research and design is carried out at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center, backed by decades of combined experience.
Anthem Remote App
Take full control of your network-enabled Anthem A/V Receiver, Processor, or Preamplifier over Wi-Fi.
The app provides intuitive access to:
- volume and mute
- input selection
- power
- listening modes
- bass/treble adjustments
- level trims
- ARC management
- menu navigation, and more
ARC Genesis — Advanced Room Correction
ARC Genesis is the most powerful room-correction software Anthem has ever created. Key features include:
- Mac and Windows support
- Advanced target-curve controls (deep bass, high frequencies)
- Improved DSP algorithms
- Precision-calibrated microphone included
ARC Genesis dramatically improves the performance of your speakers and electronics while preserving the unique sonic character of your room.
The Anthem Advantage
With over 35 years of hands-on engineering experience, Anthem products deliver reliability, innovation, and performance that consistently exceed expectations—offering one of the strongest performance-to-value ratios in the industry.
This is why Anthem is trusted by audiophiles, musicians, and sound professionals around the world.
PREAMPLIFIER
Maximum Output (<0.01% THD)
Frequency Response
Frequency Response, Analog-Direct
THD+N (2 Vrms output)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (2 Vrms output, IEC-A filter)
PREAMPLIFIER + AMPLIFIER (1 W Output)
MRX 1140 / MRX 740
- SNR: 91 dB (channels 1–5), 86 dB (remaining channels)
MRX 540
- SNR: 91 dB (channels 1–5)
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
- Compatible with speakers 4 ohms and higher
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT (1% THD)
| Model |
Channels 1–5, 8 Ω |
Channels 1–5, 6 Ω |
Remaining Channels, 8 Ω |
Remaining Channels, 6 Ω |
| MRX 1140 |
140 W |
170 W |
60 W |
75 W |
| MRX 740 |
140 W |
170 W |
60 W |
75 W |
| MRX 540 |
100 W |
130 W |
n/a |
n/a |
POWER CONSUMPTION
| Mode |
MRX 1140 |
MRX 740 |
MRX 540 |
| Typical Load |
570 W |
485 W |
365 W |
| Standby |
0.3 W |
0.3 W |
0.3 W |
| Standby (IP Control On) |
1.8 W |
1.8 W |
1.8 W |
| Standby (HDMI Bypass On) |
4.9 W |
4.9 W |
4.9 W |
DIMENSIONS
- Height (without feet): 6" (15.24 cm)
- Height with Rackmount Kit: 4U
- Width: 17" (43.18 cm)
- Depth (incl. Wi-Fi antenna, excl. power cord): 14.5" (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 REQUIREMENTS
120 V Version:
- Operates from a single-phase AC supply between 108 V and 132 V, 60 Hz
220–240 V Version:
- Operates from a single-phase AC supply between 198 V and 264 V, 50 Hz
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