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MX180 A/V Processor

  • 7 HDMI ports: 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz; HDCP 2.3; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 color spacing; Dynamic Lip-sync
  • HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; Dolby Vision
  • Quick Media Switching; Auto Low Latency Mode; Quick Frame Transport; Variable Refresh Rate
  • 15.1 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC
  • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D
  • RoomPerfect Room Correction
  • Up to 64 input capability

MX170

A/V Processor

  • 12 HDMI ports: 4K/60Hz; HDCP 2.2/2.3; 18Gbps; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 Color
  • Dolby Vision; HDR10; HLG
  • 15.1 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC
  • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D
  • RoomPerfect Room Correction
  • Up to 64 input capability

SPECIFICATIONS

Connectivity

Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced:
15.1
15.1
Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced:
7.1
7.1
Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced:
0
0
Stereo Inputs Balanced:
2
2
Stereo Inputs Unbalanced:
5
(including 1 Moving Magnet Phono)
5
(including 1 Moving Magnet Phono)
Stereo Outputs Unbalanced:
1 (Zone B)
1 (Zone B)
Digital Coaxial Input:
3
3
Digital Coaxial Output:
1 (Zone B)
1 (Zone B)
Digital Optical Input:
4
4
AES/EBU Balanced Input:
1
1
HDMI Input:
5
8
HDMI Output:
2
4
USB:
2 Type A
1 Type B for digital audio (2.0, 24-bit/192kHz Asynchronous)
2 Type A
1 Type B for digital audio (2.0, 24-bit/192kHz Asynchronous)
Component Input:
0
0
Component Output:
0
0
Composite Input:
0
0
Composite Output:
0
0
Subwoofer 2 Output:
4 auxiliary outputs
4 auxiliary outputs
Network Connection:
1
2
Max # of audio channels in Zone A:
16
16
Additional Zone Outputs:
Zone B: Analog and digital audio outputs
Zone B: Analog and digital audio outputs
Advanced Connections:
Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control
Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control

HDMI Features

Resolution and Refresh Rates:
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz
4K/60Hz
HDCP:
2.3
2.2/2.3
4:4:4 Color:
Yes
Yes
Rec. 2020 (BT.2020):
Yes
Yes
3D video pass-through:
Yes
Yes
Dynamic Lip-sync:
Yes
Yes
ARC:
Yes (on 1 output)
Yes (on 1 output)
eARC:
Yes (on 1 output)
Yes (on 1 output)
Video Scaling:
No
No
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
HDR (static HDR), Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision (including low latency)
Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
Quick Media Switching (QMS):
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM):
Yes
No
Quick Frame Transport (QFT):
Yes
No
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR):
Yes
No

Processing

Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass):
0.005%
0.005%
Dolby Processing:
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
DTS Processing:
DTS-X Pro, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
DTS-X Pro, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
Auro Processing:
Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode:
No
No
MPEG-H Audio:
No
No
360 Reality Audio:
No
No
IMAX Enhanced:
No
No
Room Correction:
RoomPerfect
RoomPerfect

Control

Third Party Control:
RS232, Web IP, IR Input
RS232, Web IP, IR Input
Tone Controls:
Bass and Treble with adjustable frequency
Bass and Treble with adjustable frequency
OSD Overlay on HDMI Output:
No
No
Input-Output Format Indicators:
9 in and 9 out
9 in and 9 out
Control of McIntosh Sources:
Yes, wired with data cables
Yes, wired with data cables

General Specifications

Channel Formats:
15.1, 11.1 (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
15.1, 11.1 (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
Microphone and stand included:
Yes
Yes
Network Features:
Ethernet Control and Setup
Ethernet Control and Setup
Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker:
Yes
Yes
Special Features:
Up to 64 input capability, 4 assignable auxiliary channels
Up to 64 input capability, 4 assignable auxiliary channels

Weights & Dimensions

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 16-1/2" (41.9cm)
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.37cm) (including feet) x 19-1/2" (49.53cm) (including front panel, knobs, and rear panel connections)
Unit Weight:
30 lbs (13.6 kg)
30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Shipping Weight:
54 lbs (24.5 kg)
54 lbs (24.5 kg)
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