Anthem MRX 700 A/V Receiver (TPV 103)

But Is It A ‘Real’ Anthem? Yes.

Only two things hold this AVR back. First, it is missing a handful of audiophile-friendly features (multichannel analog inputs, DSD bitstream decoding) that I would frankly expect to see in a receiver of this stature. Second, its powerful ARC room EQ system performs superbly, but is not as easy to use as some other systems on the market. If these issues could be resolved, the MRX 700 would go from being a “good” choice to a great one.

SPECS & PRICING

Anthem MRX 700 7.1 channel A/V receiver
Power output:

• 7 channels driven at 70 W continuous RMS into 8 Ohms,
• 5 channels driven at 90 W continuous RMS into 8 Ohms, or
• 2 channels driven at 120 W continuous RMS into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz – 20kHz @ < 0.1% THD

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20kHz (+0, -0.25 dB)
Decoding formats:

• Dolby: True HD, Digital Plus, Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, Game), Pro Logic IIz, Virtual Speaker (Wide, Reference), and Dolby Volume and Dynamic Range.
• DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES (Matrix, Discrete), DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6 (Music, Cinema)
• Proprietary Modes: AnthemLogic-Music, AnthemLogic-Cinema, All Channel Stereo

Video inputs/outputs: HDMI (4 in, 1 out), component video (3 in, 1 out), composite video (4 in, 3 out)
Audio inputs/outputs: HDMI (4 in, 1 out), digital audio (5 in, 2 x Coaxial, 3 x Optical; 2 out, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical), USB (2 ports—1 x front, 1 x rear), stereo analog audio (7 in; 3 out, 2 x Rec out, 1 x remote zone out); 7.1-channel analog audio (no input, 1 out); headphone (1 out). An Anthem MDX1 iPod dock is planned.
Other: IR (1 in, 1 emitter out), 12V trigger (1 out), 2nd Zone (A/V outputs, remote control), RS-232 (1 control port)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.5" x 17.25" x 15.25"
Weight: 35.4 pounds
Price: $1999

Anthem Electronics Inc.
(905) 564-1994
www.anthemav.com