Skip to content
McIntosh logo
  • ABOUT
    ABOUT
    • Made of Sound
    • Heritage
    • Craftsmanship
    • News and Reviews
    • House of Sound
    • Newsletter Signup
  • PRODUCTS
    PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Power Amplifiers
    • Preamplifiers
    • Integrated Amplifiers
    • Receivers
    • Home Theater Audio/Video Processors
    • Music Streamers
    • Turntables
    • CD Players
    • Tuners
    • D/A Converters
    • Wireless
    • Speakers
    • Subwoofers
    • Room Correction
    • Specialty Products
    • Custom Install
    • Cables
    • Furniture
    • Gifts and Accessories
    • Legacy Products
  • INSPIRATION
    INSPIRATION
  • AUTOMOTIVE
    AUTOMOTIVE
    • The Story
    • The Systems
    • The Vehicles
  • MARINE
  • SUPPORT
    SUPPORT
    • Product Support Downloads
    • Find A Service Agency
    • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Customer Login/Warranty Registration
  • SHOP
FIND A DEALER
FIND A DEALER
Close Search
Home / Home Theater Audio/Video Processors / MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor

MX100 A/V Processor

  • 4 HDMI inputs & 1 HDMI output: 4K/60Hz; HDCP 2.2; 18Gbps; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 Color
  • Dolby Vision; HDR10; HLG
  • 11.2 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC
  • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X
  • Audyssey MultEQ XT32
  • 2U rack mountable
  • Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification
  • Perfect for custom install applications
Eligible for online purchase?
3 Year Limited Warranty
Add to WishlistRemove From Wishlist
Print this page
COMPARE
Ask an Expert
Share

MX100 A/V Processor

3 Year Limited Warranty
Print this page
COMPARE
Ask an Expert
Share
Add to WishlistRemove From Wishlist
BUY ONLINE
  • Dolby Atmos logo
  • DTS X logo
  • Audyssey Multeq XT32 Dynamic Volume Dynamic EQ logo
  • 4K Ultra HD logo
  • Dolby Vision compatible logo
  • HDR10 logo
  • HLG high dynamic range
  • Works with Crestron Home logo
  • Connects with Control4 Certified logo
  • Part-Time Audiophile Reviewers Choice Award Ribbon

STREAMLINED MCINTOSH HOME THEATER PERFORMANCE

The MX100 A/V Processor is designed for today's home theaters that only need digital inputs and don't require any legacy analog inputs that were used in past years, decades, and centuries. It offers unparalleled McIntosh home theater performance in a streamlined design that gives you exactly what you need to enjoy all your favorite HD and 4K programming, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD discs, and DVDs.

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor

The MX100 has been designed to be heard but not necessarily seen. It's well suited to be installed in a hidden or out-of-the-way A/V equipment rack. It has rack-friendly 2U physical dimensions and rack mounting brackets to facilitate installation (the mounting brackets are removable for non-rack installations). Not limited to just rack installation, it also looks and works well when placed out in the open for all to see and enjoy.

"When I started this review, my ask was simple. Please give me a device that can accept four to six 4K HDR/Dolby Vision capable HDMI sources, allow for reliable and fast HDMI switching for my television, and provide high-quality digital decoding to feed the rest of my system with.  All of this is reliably controlled with Control4. The McIntosh MX100 exceeded all my expectations... The audio performance is terrific and is easily the best I have experienced in my room for the streaming services my kids enjoy. I feel proud to have it alongside my excellent gear in my rack." Named a Reviewers Choice Product. - Part-Time Audiophile

It has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output, with all being HDCP 2.2 compliant. Each HDMI port also has 18Gbps of bandwidth to support High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats Dolby Vision™, HDR10 and HLG; 4K Ultra HD at 50/60Hz; 4:4:4 color spacing; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through. Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality is included on the HDMI output. eARC offers improved bandwidth so the MX100 can receive higher resolution audio from your TV to produce the best possible sound quality. Two coax and 2 optical digital audio inputs are also included. 

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor

For outputting audio, the MX100 has 11.2 discrete audio channels, also known as a 7.2.4 home theater configuration. Seven premium 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) provide audiophile grade processing for the best audio playback. The MX100 can be connected to your home theater amplifiers via its 13 balanced (also referred to as XLR) outputs. By utilizing balanced connectors, you can be assured of the cleanest sound being sent through your balanced audio cables to your amplifier(s) and ultimately to your home theater speakers and subwoofer(s). Bass and treble tone controls are included to help fine tune the audio to your personal preferences.

The MX100 is compatible with leading home theater surround sound and object-based 3D audio formats Dolby® Atmos and DTS:X™. It’s also fully compatible with 4K Ultra HD video sources for the best possible picture quality. To further help deliver the clearest and most earth-shattering sound possible, the MX100 can be fine-tuned to your home theater’s unique acoustical properties via the built-in Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 calibration software that has more than ten thousand individual control points allowing finer details of the room’s problems to be captured and corrected.

McIntosh home theater system with MX100 A/V Processor, MI347 Amplifier, MPV901 Audio Video Player, LCR80 Center Channel Speaker, XR100 Floor Standing Speakers
MX100 A/V Processor, MI347 7-Channel Amplifier, MVP901 Audio Video Player, XR100 Floor Standing Speakers, and LCR80 Center Channel Speaker in a home theater. All units sold separately.

Setup is easily performed via computer interface. To save time, your installer can pre-configure your unit before bringing it to your home and then simply load the configuration file at installation. Similarly, you or your integrator could backup your configuration file onto a computer or USB stick for safe keeping; then you could even experiment with different configurations to listen for better performance safe in the knowledge that you could reinstall the original setup. The MX100 can be fully operated via the remote control, or your integrator can easily incorporate it into your home automation system via RS232 control protocol.

Additionally, the MX100 has received Connects with Control4 Certification from Control4®, a leading global provider of smart home automation solutions, with the implementation of their Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP), allowing it to be effortlessly integrated into Control4 automation systems to further enhance the user experience. It has also received Works with Crestron Home certification from Crestron, a global leader in advanced smart home technology. Crestron Home unlocks the full potential of a smart home. It’s the complete package for any size project, delivering a simpler, smarter user experience for homeowners, remarkably fast configuration and deployment for integrators, and the confidence that comes with renowned, best-in-class Crestron control hardware.

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor, MI347 Amplifier, MI254 Amplifier
MX100 A/V Processor (top), MI347 7-Channel Amplifier, and MI254 4-Channel Amplifier (bottom) installed in A/V rack. All units sold separately.

The MX100 can be used with any combination of McIntosh home theater amplifiers, such as the MI347 7-Channel Amplifier – which is rack mountable just like the MX100, the MC255 5-Channel Amplifier, or the MC257 7-Channel Amplifier among others. If you're using additional surround sound or ceiling speakers, add the MI254 4-Channel Amplifier or MI128 8-Channel Amplifier (both also rack mountable) to completely power your home theater with McIntosh power.

While having a streamlined design, the MX100 still includes many McIntosh design cues including a black glass front panel, an illuminated McIntosh logo, rotary control knobs, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS:X and the DTS:X logo are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey LFC™ are registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Specifications

    Connectivity

    • Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced
      11.2
    • Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced
      0
    • Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced
      0
    • Stereo Inputs Balanced
      0
    • Stereo Inputs Unbalanced
      0
    • Stereo Outputs Unbalanced
      0
    • 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

    HDMI Features

    • Resolution and Refresh Rates
      4K/60Hz
    • HDCP
      2.2
    • 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

    Processing

    • Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass)
      0.005%
    • Dolby Processing
      Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
    • DTS Processing
      DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
    • Auro Processing
      N/A
    • Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode
      No
    • MPEG-H Audio
      No
    • 360 Reality Audio
      No
    • IMAX Enhanced
      No
    • Room Correction
      Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume

    Control

    • 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

    General Specifications

    • 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
    • Special Features
      Rear panel USB for firmware updating
    • BTU Rating
      75 BTU/h

    Weights & Dimensions

    • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
      17-1/2" (44.45cm) (19" (48.3cm with mounting ears)) x 4-5/16" (11cm) (including feet) x 18-1/2" (47cm) (including front panel and cables)
    • Unit Weight
      17 lbs (7.7 kg)
    • Shipping Weight
      39.5 lbs (18 kg)
  • Downloads

    Product Literature User Documents
    • MX100 A/V Processor Brochure (1.38 MB)
    • MX100 A/V Processor Owner's Manual (5.43 MB)

More from Home Theater Audio/Video Processors

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver

    MHT300 Home Theater Receiver

    • 7.2 channel AVR (expandable to 7.2.4)
    • 150 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms/120 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (ALL 7 channels driven)
    • 4 HDMI inputs & 1 HDMI output: 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz; HDCP 2.3; 40Gbps; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 Color; eARC/ARC
    • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X
    • Dirac Live Room Correction
    • Dolby Vision; HDR10+; HLG
    • 3U rack mountable
    • Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification
    • Perfect for Custom Installed systems or sitting out on display

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX180 A/V Processor

    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

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor

    MX123 A/V Processor

    • 10 HDMI ports: 4K/60Hz; HDCP 2.3; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 color spacing; Dynamic Lip-sync
    • 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz on 1 HDMI input & 2 HDMI outputs
    • HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; Dolby Vision
    • Quick Media Switching; Auto Low Latency Mode; Quick Frame Transport; Variable Refresh Rate
    • 13.2 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC; Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth; Spotify Connect
    • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D; IMAX Enhanced; 360 Reality Audio; MPEG-H Audio
    • Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification
    • Audyssey MultEQ XT32

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX200 A/V Processor

    MX200 A/V Processor

    • 4 HDMI inputs & 1 HDMI output: 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz; HDCP 2.3; 40Gbps; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 Color
    • 11.2 channels with 2 discrete subwoofer outputs
    • Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; eARC/ARC
    • Dirac Live Room Correction
    • Dolby Vision; HDR10+; HLG
    • 2U rack mountable
    • Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification
    • Perfect for custom install applications

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

    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

Home Theater Audio/Video Processors

Recommended Products

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MI347 Amplifier

    MI347 7-Channel Digital Amplifier

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MI254 Amplifier

    MI254 4-Channel Digital Amplifier

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MI502 Amplifier

    MI502 2-Channel Digital Amplifier

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MC257 Amplifier

    MC257 7-Channel Solid State Amplifier

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MC255 Amplifier

    MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MT2 Turntable

    MT2 Precision Turntable

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MCD350 SACD/CD Player

    MCD350 2-Channel SACD/CD Player

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh XR100 Loudspeaker

    XR100 Floor Standing Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh XR50 Loudspeaker

    XR50 Bookshelf Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh LCR80 Speaker

    LCR80 LCR Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh WS500 In-Wall Speaker

    WS500 In-Wall Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh WS300 In-Wall Speaker

    WS300 In-Wall Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh CS200 In-Ceiling Speaker

    CS200 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker

  • Product Placeholder McIntosh Balanced Audio Cable

    Balanced Audio Cables

ASK AN EXPERT:

MX100 A/V Processor

Please Enter First Name
Please Enter Last Name
Please Enter Email Address
Please Enter Message
Please Agree to the Privacy Policy
Captcha validation is required.

* Required Field

Please Fill In All Required Fields.
Submit

Thank you for contacting McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. We will reply to your message as soon as possible.

Compare Products:

PLEASE SELECT PRODUCTS TO COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver

    MHT300 Home Theater Receiver

    COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX180 A/V Processor

    MX180 A/V Processor

    COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor

    MX123 A/V Processor

    COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX200 A/V Processor

    MX200 A/V Processor

    COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor

    MX100 A/V Processor

    COMPARE
  • Product Placeholder McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

    MX170

    A/V Processor

    COMPARE
Compare
  • About
  • Products
  • Inspiration Gallery
  • Automotive
  • Marine
  • Shop
  • House of Sound
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Find A Dealer
  • Contact Us
  • Product Support
  • Help
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • DO NOT SELL OR SHARE
  • Dealer Dashboard Login
  • Employment
  • Recycle
  • Sitemap
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. - 2 Chambers Street - Binghamton, NY 13903-2699
© 2025 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Designed by Aumcore

DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

OPT-OUT REQUESTS FOR US STATE RESIDENTS

At McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., we use your information to help deliver the best experience and to keep you informed of offers, special promotions and new products. We do not directly exchange personal information for financial remuneration, such as monetary compensation. However, the consumer privacy laws of certain US states, including California, Colorado, and Connecticut define the term "sale" in a manner that includes disclosures of Personal Data in exchange for anything of value, such as other information. These states’ laws, as well as laws in Utah and Virginia, also regulate the use and disclosure of Personal Data for targeted or cross-context online behavioral advertising.

Where they apply, these states’ laws give residents of these states the right to opt out of the use and disclosure of their Personal Data for targeted or cross-context online behavioral advertising, and in the case of California, Colorado, and Connecticut, from "sales" of their Personal Data as defined by the laws in those states. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

To opt out of online "sales" of your personal information and the use and disclosure of personal information for targeted or cross-context online behavioral advertising, please visit our preference center, and click the "Reject All" button, and then click "Confirm My Choices." Please note that your preferences will only apply to this website and only to the browser and device you are using at the time you make the selection. You will need provide your preferences for each browser on each device you use, and on each website of ours that you access, to make the opt out effective on those other browsers, browsers, devices, and websites.

RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, OR CONNECTICUT

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, or Connecticut and would like to exercise the right to opt-out of offline "sales" of your personal information, such as to our dealers or distributors, you or the authorized agent that you authorize to act on your behalf may submit a request to us by completing the form below, calling us at 1-800-538-6576, or emailing us at [email protected].

Please Enter First Name
Please Enter Last Name
Please Enter Email Address
Captcha validation is required.

* Required Field

Please Fill In All Required Fields.
Submit

Thank you for contacting McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. We will reply to your message as soon as possible.