The Anthem MRX 540 8K is the vital first step into high-performance entertainment, engineered with the same uncompromising philosophy as our flagship models. As the entry point to the award-winning MRX Series, the 540 8K is designed for those who demand authentic power and precision without compromise. With 7.2 pre-amplifier channels and 5 amplifier channels providing a conservative 100 watts each into 8 ohms, this receiver delivers the foundational power and performance needed for any premium home theater or audio system.

Anthem’s MRX A/V receivers are built with an independent engineering philosophy focused on maximizing audio performance. The MRX 540 8K incorporates the newest version of ARC Genesis with a redesigned, more accurate calibration microphone, Anthem’s intuitive Web User Interface, and robust integrated streaming support. It features object-oriented audio codecs with support for up to 7.2 channels, ensuring a wide and immersive soundstage. The new electronics platform includes HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3, offering 7 dedicated 8K HDMI inputs that support 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz pass-through, along with two dedicated outputs, including eARC.

The Science of Superiority

At Anthem, we don’t just innovate; we engineer with intent. Every element of the MRX Series 8K is the result of careful design, rigorous testing, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From the precision of our amplification stages to the integrity of our 8K HDMI platform, each feature is built on one guiding principle: to preserve the truth of the performance.

MRX integrates the latest object-oriented audio codecs—including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced—not for marketing, but for the precise, three-dimensional spatialization they enable. Our system ensures every sound object is rendered with surgical accuracy, immersing you in an auditory landscape that is both vast and meticulously detailed.

Technical Specification:

• Number of Power Amps

  5

• Maximum Continuous Output (1% THD) (20Hz – 20kHz, Two Channels Driven @ 8Ω) Channels: 1~5

  100 W

• Maximum Continuous Output (1% THD) (20Hz – 20kHz, Two Channels Driven @ 6Ω) Channels: 1~5

  130 W

• Maximum Continuous Output (1% THD) (20Hz – 20kHz, Two Channels Driven @ 8Ω) Channels: Remaining

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• Maximum Continuous Output (1% THD) (20Hz – 20kHz, Two Channels Driven @ 6Ω) Channels: Remaining

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• Speaker Impedance

  4Ω

• Channels

  7.2

• Max Speaker Configuration

  5.2.2

• Room Correction

  Yes

• DTS HD Master, DTS:X

  Yes, Yes

• DTS Neural:X

  Yes

• DTS Virtual:X

  Yes

• IMAX Enhanced

  Yes

• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Music

  Yes, Yes, Yes

• Dolby Surround

  Yes

• Multichannel Stereo

  Yes

• AnthemLogic-Music, AnthemLogic-Cinema

  Yes, Yes

• Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels

  7.2

• HDMI Inputs / Outputs

  7 In / 2 Out

• Zone 2 HDMI Ouput

  No

• HDMI Version

  HDMI 2.1

• HDR Support

  HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Dynamic HDR

• HDCP Version

  HDCP 2.3

• eARC

  Yes

• Gaming Features

  VRR, ALLM, QFT

• High-Resolution Audio

  Yes – FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD