Pure Performance, Pure Value
Engineered for Maximum Performance
Anthem’s MRX A/V Receivers are built to deliver audio performance previously unattainable at this price level. Expanding on the strengths of earlier models, the latest MRX Series adds the newest ARC Genesis, a redesigned high-precision calibration microphone, Anthem’s intuitive Web User Interface, integrated streaming support, and powerful object-based audio decoding up to 15.2 channels — all backed by Anthem’s clean, high-current amplification delivering up to 140 watts per channel.
The MRX 540, 740, and 1140 bring premium sound quality to any home theater or media room. With seven dedicated 8K HDMI inputs supporting 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz passthrough, plus three HDMI outputs with eARC, your system integrates effortlessly with modern smart TVs and projectors. Enjoy true 8K clarity from all your latest-generation video sources.
Explore the MRX Series
New features, expanded capability, and robust integration make the MRX Series the ultimate power center for high-end home theater and audio setups.
Complexity, Simplified
At Anthem, the goal is to refine how you interact with your technology. Every detail of the MRX Series has been designed to provide maximum flexibility and ease of use.
Using any phone, tablet, or laptop, you can instantly access all settings through Anthem’s Web UI:
- Power the main or secondary zone
- Adjust volume
- Change audio modes
- Modify channel trims
- And much more
You stay in complete control, with unprecedented simplicity.
Advanced 8K HDMI Platform with eARC
Experience stunning visual performance with Anthem’s advanced HDMI 2.1 platform featuring HDCP 2.3.
With 7 dedicated 8K inputs and 3 HDMI outputs with eARC, you get flawless passthrough at 8K/60 Hz or 4K/120 Hz, making full use of next-gen video sources.
The MRX 540, 740, and 1140 also support the latest HDMI standards, including:
- HDR10+
- Dynamic HDR10+
- Dolby Vision*
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
- VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
Unlock the full potential of your media with one of the industry’s most flexible and feature-rich HDMI platforms.
A New Level of Gaming Performance
With modern consoles delivering 4K/120 Hz graphics, HDR and Dolby Vision, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound, your receiver must keep up. The MRX Series is built for exactly this — ensuring smooth, responsive, breathtaking gaming performance without bottlenecks.
Channel Re-Assignment Flexibility
The MRX Series includes high-performance amplifier modules that can be reconfigured to match your system layout.
Unused amplifier channels can be reassigned to:
- Bi-amplify demanding front speakers
- Power height or surround channels
- Feed a second audio zone (MRX 1140 and MRX 740)
Fine-tune performance with ARC Genesis for the perfect presentation.
Robust Integration
The latest MRX models offer comprehensive external and IP control capabilities, ensuring seamless compatibility with major third-party automation and integration systems. Perfect for custom installations.
Design Philosophy
Anthem is guided by a simple mission: design and build A/V products that deliver high-end performance and effortless usability at a fair price.
This means:
- Thousands of hours of component testing
- Custom circuit topologies
- Heavy-duty power supplies
- Proven long-term reliability
All developed by the experienced engineering team at the Paradigm/Anthem Research Center.
Anthem Remote App
Take command of your network-enabled Anthem receiver, processor, or preamplifier via Wi-Fi.
The app provides direct control of:
- Volume and mute
- Input selection
- Power
- Listening modes
- Bass and treble
- Channel trims
- Menu navigation
- ARC functions
Everything you need at your fingertips.
ARC Genesis — Next-Generation Room Correction
ARC Genesis is Anthem’s most advanced room-correction platform yet.
Features include:
- Support for Mac and Windows
- Deep control of target curve shaping (bass, highs, and more)
- Enhanced DSP algorithms
- High-precision calibration microphone
Fully compatible with many Anthem and Paradigm ARC-enabled products, ARC Genesis dramatically improves system performance while preserving the acoustic character of your room.
The Anthem Advantage
With over 35 years of hands-on engineering experience, Anthem products provide outstanding reliability, refined performance, and one of the strongest performance-to-value ratios in the industry. That’s why Anthem remains a trusted choice for audiophiles, musicians, and audio professionals worldwide.
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 (other channels)
MRX 540
- SNR: 91 dB (channels 1–5)
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
- Compatible with speakers 4 ohms or 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 Enabled) |
1.8 W |
1.8 W |
1.8 W |
| Standby (HDMI Bypass Enabled) |
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 (including Wi-Fi antenna, excluding 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