MRX-520 vs Yamaha RX-V385
The RX-V385's power @ 8ω is 70W against the MRX-520's 100W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its thd 0.090% against 1.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$350
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MRX-520
The Anthem MRX 520 is a 5.2-channel A/V receiver with 5 amplifier channels delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, designed as a high-performance entry point for home theater systems. It features Anthem's ARC (Anthem Room Correction) technology to optimize in-room sound, supports multichannel HD audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and provides 4K/60 video switching with HDR, BT.2020 color, 4:4:4 subsampling, and HDCP 2.2 over HDMI 2.0a inputs. The MRX 520 offers multiple HDMI, digital, and analog inputs and can operate as both a receiver and a 5.2-channel pre-amplifier via its pre-outs.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Differential-Output
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- Output Voltage
- 4.2V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 12.8 kg (28 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions