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Anthem MRX 300 A/V Receiver Specs

Specs
Audio Decoding:
DOLBY: TrueHD, Digital 5.1, EX, Pro Logic IIz, Volume, Virtual Speaker
DTS: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, ES, 96/24, Neo:6
OTHER: AnthemLogic-Music, AnthemLogic-Cinema
3D: Yes
THX Certification: No
Number of Amp Channels: 7
Rated Power (watts per channel): 80 into 8 ohms, 2 channels driven; 60 into 8 ohms, 5 channels driven
Specified Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/–0.25 dB)
Video Processing: Genesis Torino
Auto Setup/Room EQ: Anthem Room Correction
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 17.25 x 6.5 x 15.25
Weight (pounds): 33.4
Price: $999

Connections
Inputs: Video: HDMI 1.4a (4), component video (3), composite video (4)
Audio: Coaxial digital (2), optical digital (3), stereo analog (7), 1/4-inch headphone
Additional: AM (1), FM (1), IR (1)
Accessory: Anthem dock (1)
Outputs: Video: HDMI 1.4a (1), component video (1), composite video (3)
Audio: Coaxial digital (1), optical digital (1), stereo analog (3), 7.1-channel preamp (1)
Additional: RS-232 (1), 12-volt trigger (1), IR (2)

Company Info
Anthem
(905) 362-0958
anthemav.com

COMPANY INFO
Anthem
(905) 362-0958
anthemav.com
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COMMENTS
A guy in Saskatoon's picture
Submitted by A guy in Saskatoon on August 1, 2011 - 6:51pm

You state that the MRX 300 has 4 in/2 outputs for HDMI; yet the photo of the back only shows ONE HDMI output. Is this an early photo of a pre-production model or an error?

Mark Fleischmann's picture
Submitted by Mark Fleischmann on August 2, 2011 - 2:06pm
Though I no longer have the unit, based on a look at the manual, I'd say you're correct.
anakinskye's picture
Submitted by anakinskye on September 1, 2011 - 3:01pm

Pretty sure the picture on page 3 is the inside of the 700. I didn't think a $1000 receiver would have a toroidal transformer.

figuredmaple's picture
Submitted by figuredmaple on March 23, 2012 - 6:31pm

I was reluctant to buy this model since I'm running 7 channels and my speakers are rated at 100w (8ohms). When I read that your tests had positive results with the Paradigm Studios, it convinced me to get one.
I am extremely pleased with its performance. The sound is much fuller and more detailed than my previous receiver which had a lot more bells and whistles that I never used, and rated at almost twice the output.

Is there better room correction than ARC? Wow!

Thanks again.

Alan99's picture
Submitted by Alan99 on November 1, 2012 - 8:12am

Good Day,

I intent to upgrade my Pioneer VSX-LX53 Receiver.I'll be using Klipsch RF-52 II Floorstanders,RC-62 II Centre,RS-42 II Rears and Energy S10.3 Subwoofer.

I'm tossed between these two Receivers.

Secondly is it possible to use a Pro Sound Power Amp such as the Samson SX-1800 with any of these two units.It's rated at about 300W RMS per channel into 8 Ohms.The accompany prescribe PVA-5 for use with the MRX-300 is a bit expensive.

Regards
Alan

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