768kHz Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
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The Anthem MRX 1140 8K is Anthem's flagship AV receiver, designed for high-performance home cinemas and premium media rooms. With 11 channels of built-in amplification, 15.2-channel audio processing and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS, it provides a powerful and flexible foundation for an immersive surround sound system.
At the heart of the MRX 1140 is Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis), which measures your room and helps optimise speaker response and bass performance. Combined with sophisticated audio processing and two independent subwoofer outputs, it gives you greater control over how your cinema system performs in your listening environment. HDMI 2.1 connectivity supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video, alongside eARC and gaming features including VRR and ALLM. Support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and other HDR formats makes it suitable for compatible film, television and gaming sources.
With 15.2-channel processing and 11 built-in amplifier channels, the MRX 1140 can support speaker configurations up to 9.2.6 when appropriately configured with additional amplification. This makes it particularly well suited to ambitious home cinema installations where immersive audio, flexible system design and precise calibration are priorities.
For demanding surround sound installations.
For advanced immersive cinema layouts.
For greater flexibility when configuring bass in your cinema.
The Anthem MRX 1140 8K features seven HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, with support for 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz video pass-through. This makes it a flexible option for systems using compatible televisions or projectors, games consoles and other high-resolution sources. Support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) can help deliver smoother, more responsive gaming when supported by the source and display.
At AudioConcept, we recommend the Anthem MRX 1140 8K for customers planning a high-performance home cinema where immersive sound, flexible speaker configurations and detailed room calibration are priorities. Its 11 built-in amplifier channels and 15.2-channel audio processing make it a compelling choice for premium media rooms and dedicated cinema installations. Compared with the MRX 740, the MRX 1140 offers four additional built-in amplifier channels and greater processing capacity. This makes it particularly attractive for more ambitious Dolby Atmos installations, including configurations that use additional external amplification to support more speakers.
For customers who want a receiver with substantial built-in amplification and advanced processing in one chassis, the MRX 1140 offers an appealing balance of performance and convenience. For larger or more specialised cinemas, we would also consider a separate AV processor and power amplifier system, such as a solution based around Trinnov, depending on the room, speaker requirements and overall ambitions of the project.
A great home cinema is about more than the AV receiver. From speakers and acoustics to room layout and calibration, every detail contributes to an immersive experience. At AudioConcept, we design and install bespoke home cinemas and media rooms, bringing together high-performance audio, lighting and Control4 automation to create a system tailored to your home.
Creating an exceptional home cinema takes more than great equipment. At AudioConcept, we bring together premium loudspeakers, high-quality movie playback and advanced audio technology to create a system tailored to your room, your home and the way you enjoy entertainment.
Choosing the right AV receiver depends on your speakers, room layout and the type of system you want to create. AudioConcept can help you decide whether the Anthem MRX 1140 8K is the right fit, or whether a higher-channel-count receiver would better suit your plans. From selecting compatible loudspeakers and planning Dolby Atmos layouts to integrating your system with Control4, we'll help you bring everything together.
