Anthem AV receiver at CES? - Page 41

Originally Posted by gostan

I spent some time yesterday at my Anthem Dealer's and he and I did some time listening/viewing between the MRX700 and a AVM40/MCA5 pair of separates. Speakers were Paradigm Studios. The 700 was new out of the box and probably still needs some breaking in/burn in time, but we were both greatly impressed with the 700.

Originally Posted by Noxdowne

I just bought the MRX300 this morning or I should say I put a deposit on one as Audio Ark in Edmonton didn't have stock yet.

Should be here in 2 weeks, which is right when my theater room is done.

I can't wait.

Jeff

p/s I'm using it as a pre-pro

Originally Posted by TKO1

Has anyone done any ARC testing to restrict the highest frequency of the default correction range to a lower frequency (e.g. 500Hz)

Originally Posted by madshi

That you were impressed only means that the MRX met or even exceeded your expectations. But we don't know what your expectations were to start with. So could you please be a bit more precise in your comparison? How did the MRX compare to the separates exactly? Thanks!

Originally Posted by HeffeMusic

Hello Nick,
I have been waiting for these receivers for A LONG TIME! I just wanted to know why you didn't include analog 5.1 inputs? Also do you have any idea of what on board Audio DAC's these receivers use. I am currently using a Onkyo 705, with a Oppo 83SE, via analog out's and I am afraid the Anthem will not sound as good with the Oppo via HDMI?

Originally Posted by Britcanuck

I was wondering if the crossover settings can be set independently for each speaker?

Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem

There's nothing wrong with converting DSD to multibit in fact this happens anyway in Sony's DSD production equipment since DSD cannot be processed (this includes splicing two songs together). Six ADC circuits to allow DSP for multi-analog input would add cost that would not benefit very many people. It's the 80:20 rule, and it's an HDMI world. Regardless all it would accomplish is turn the analog signal into PCM which the Oppo can do in the digital domain - there's no better way.

We used to specify chip model numbers like everyone else playing the game but got out of it a few years ago. There was too much fixation on them without realization that the most expensive DAC in a shoebox is still a shoebox. In other words even if the DAC has vanishingly low distortion the rest of the unit can obliterate it... I've seen a whopping 2% THD at the output jack of a CD player that was supposed to be hi-end, around seven years ago. There's no excuse for that. All the parts in a circuit must work in concert, and this includes layout, therefore all that matters is what comes out the output jack. The spec page of a finished product talks about that, the caveat being that specs don't have much meaning without conditions also specified.

Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem

Yes

Originally Posted by icposse2000

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, but I'm trying to find a link to the physical dimensions of the MRX-500 or MRX-700.

I have a family room with old built-in cabinets. I'm having a contractor put in a new cabinet where a door used to be, but I'll be lucky to get it more than 16-18" deep. Just wondering if that rules out these receivers, which by all accounts look fantastic.

thanks,
john

Originally Posted by gostan

17.25" wide by 15.25" depth by 6.5" height.

Originally Posted by icposse2000

Perfect. That's what I need to know!

Originally Posted by Anthony A.

nooooooooooooooo

looks like it'll be january before it hits the shelves in toronto.

Originally Posted by Anthony A.


i guess i shouldn't have "drove by" a local anthem dealer since i now have an mrx500 sitting in my rack. i wanted the 300 since i have an anthem amp for power, but i couldn't wait it out and i got a pretty good deal so im happy. i will be directly comparing this to a denon 4310 receiver in the next little while.

Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem

MRX won't be in production for a couple of weeks as software and hardware are being finalized. Add at least a week for production, another few days for independent QC, a few MP reference samples air shipped to us for final approval (another week assuming no issues), then around 30 days on the water to Vancouver, then anywhere from two days to two weeks for customs clearance, then truck or rail to Mississauga, easily a week, then practically a return trip to Alberta... I guess by now it's clear it ain't gonna be two weeks.

For MRX 500/700 a pretty big load was air shipped from China after independent QC to speed up initial orders. I have no idea whether this will happen for the 300. The reality is that due to its margin an air shipment may be out of the question.

Originally Posted by HeffeMusic

I have Paradigm Studio 20's, 10s,CC490 and a HSU sub. The listening area (An apartment) is about 15 by 13. Would there be any difference in the Sound quality between a MRX 700 and 500? I think I am leaning towards the 500 because of the size of my apt.

Originally Posted by gostan

Nick, Are the balance of the initial backorders being shipped to dealers the first of next week? Thanks.

Originally Posted by zaq1

Nick,
You recently stated that the 300, 500, and 700 will not have hdmi pass-through or 5.1 analog inputs. What about the MRX 900? Also, any other significant differences on the 900 besides power, 9.1, video chip?

Originally Posted by Tom Bley

Hi Nick, is this all the pre-outs? I'm specifically looking for the subwoofer pre out voltage as I am using a pro audio style amp that needs higher voltage to drive it.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem

Amp-wise, and assuming you're not into HD Radio, I don't think the 700 would give you enough of an advantage to justify it. The 20's will probably end up being crossed over at 100 Hz.

Originally Posted by Anthony A.

i just setup my mrx500 and have an issue with the arc software. i ran the measurements 3 times. first 2 times were using "advanced/manual", followed all the instructions and saved the file. everything appeared fine and went to upload. about 90% in it stops and says corrupted file. since i saved the file, i closed down arc software and tried to reopen it. it kept saying "error, invalid file format". this happened twice. the third time, i ran it through the automated "simple" interface and it seemed to work fine. i got the confirmation at the end that the file was uploaded. i then go to save the file on my desktop. close down arc software and try to re-open this newly saved file (that seemed to upload fine), and get the same "error, invalid file format". so now, im confused as to how i can review the graphs, if this is normal, and how to check that the upload did infact go through to the mrx. anyway to grab the file off of the mrx directly? anyway to check again?

hopefully nick can chime in. im eager to test this bad boy out tonite!

Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem

The thing that matters is when your dealer would receive the order, and I don't know the answer - it's first come first served and in some cases they're partial shipments to ensure everyone gets something.