McIntosh MX200 Home theater preamp/processor

The centerpiece of your McIntosh home theater Moving from an all-in-one receiver to a preamp/processor like the McIntosh MX200 plus a separate power amplifier is one of the best ways to elevate your home theater. Separating the amplification from the processor minimizes noise and interference, giving you crystal-clear audio and video performance.This pre/pro is instantly recognizable as a McIntosh, thanks to its black glass front panel, chunky metal knobs, and illuminated logo. Well-connected for high performance The MX200 features versatile audio inputs, including a balanced line input for a compatible hi-fi component, a dedicated turntable input, and optical and coax digital inputs for digital sources. And with four HDMI 2.1 inputs and an eARC port, it lets you watch the highest-resolution content available from streaming boxes, Blu-ray players, and game systems. Its 11.2-channel preamp output features XLR balanced connections for all full-range channels, making it a perfect match for the McIntosh MI347 home theater amplifier. Immersive surround sound With additional amplifiers, you can run up to 11 channels in a 7.2.4 or 9.2.2 system for even more involving 3D Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround sound. The MX200's 11-channel processing lets you run an ultra-immersive system with up to four upward-firing or in-ceiling speakers for overhead effects. With its seven premium 32-bit DACs, this pre/pro accurately reproduces every aspect of a movie's soundtrack with precision. Tailored to your room Dirac Live® is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry, and it comes standard on the MX200. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room's specific acoustic challenges. By using Dirac, you'll let your speakers achieve their full sonic potential and bring your surround sound to exciting new heights. HDMI features: HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 4 in, 1 out all inputs and ARC/eARC output support 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz video, and 4K/60Hz all ports have 40Gbps of bandwidth HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, and HLG 3D video pass-through supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV Other connections: MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable 1 analog RCA line-level stereo input 1 stereo balanced XLR input digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial rear-panel USB port for service or setup only rear-panel Ethernet port for setup and updates only RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers two Power Control trigger jacks provide convenient turn-on/off of other McIntosh components Data Port provides remote control of connected McIntosh source components removable power cord SPECIFICATIONS Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced 11 Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced 0 Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced 0 Stereo Inputs Balanced 1 Stereo Inputs Unbalanced 2 (1 Moving Magnet phono, 1 AUX) Stereo Outputs Unbalanced 2 (subwoofers) Digital Coaxial Input 2 Digital Coaxial Output 0 Digital Optical Input 2 AES/EBU Balanced Input 0 HDMI Input 4 HDMI Output 1 USB 1 Type A Component Input 0 Component Output 0 Composite Input 0 Composite Output 0 Subwoofer 2 Output Yes (discrete signal from subwoofer 1) Network Connection 1 Max # of audio channels in Zone A 13 Additional Zone Outputs 0 Advanced Connections Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control Resolution and Refresh Rates 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDCP 2.3 4:4:4 Color Yes Rec. 2020 (BT.2020) Yes 3D video pass-through Yes Dynamic Lip-sync No ARC Yes eARC Yes Video Scaling No High Dynamic Range (HDR) Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG Quick Media Switching (QMS) No Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) No Quick Frame Transport (QFT) No Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) No Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass) 0.05% Dolby Processing Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer DTS Processing DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer Auro Processing No Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode No MPEG-H Audio No 360 Reality Audio No IMAX Enhanced No Room Correction Dirac Live Room Correction Full Bandwidth Third Party Control RS232, Web IP, IR Input, Connects with Control4, Works with Crestron Home Tone Controls Bass and Treble OSD Overlay on HDMI Output Volume Only Input-Output Format Indicators 0 Control of McIntosh Sources Yes, by handheld remote, 1 Data Out, 2 Power Control Trigger jacks Channel Formats 11.2 (7.2.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo Microphone and stand included Yes Network Features Ethernet Setup Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker Yes BTU Rating 75 BTU/h Special Features Rear panel USB for firmware updating Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/2" (44.45cm) (19" (48.3cm with mounting ears)) x 4-3/8” (11.1cm) x 18-11/32” (46.6cm) Unit Weight 17 lbs (7.7 kg) Shipping Weight 39.5 lbs (18 kg)