SRP: £2199.00
Introduction
When Anthem launched their first AV receivers back at the end
of 2010, it would be fair to say we were impressed.
The combination of the refined power and sophisticated processing found in both the MRX 700 and
MRX 300 resulted in a level of performance that made a mockery of their respective price points.
However what impressed us the most was Anthem Room Correction (ARC), a genuinely game-
changing piece of software that took the performance of these receivers to an entirely new level
when compared to the competition. The fact that the MRX 300 was only £1,099 - a price that
included ARC, a calibrated microphone and a tripod stand - just beggared belief, winning the
Anthem a highly deserved AVForums Best Buy award. The MRX 700 impressed us even more and
was also rewarded with a Best Buy Award. They weren’t perfect of course, their looks were fairly
plain, the build quality could have been better in places, the features were minimal and the HDMI
inputs limited but, bang for buck, nothing came close.
Now the Canadian manufacturer is back with their new line-up which is comprised of the flagship
MRX 710, the mid-range MRX 510 and the entry-level MRX 310. The new receivers have had a
facelift, with a more attractive design, a revised remote control and an increased number of HDMI
inputs and outputs. There’s also 4K upscaling, faster HDMI switching, networking over Ethernet
and software updates via USB. Best of all, ARC has been upgraded and now includes much faster
processing, greater precision and a redesigned user interface. You can also control ARC 2, as the
revised version is called, using a provided CAT5 cable rather than the old serial connector. In this
review we're taking a look at the top-of-the-line MRX 710, which includes 7 channels of
amplification at 120W per a channel. It's impressive on paper but can it live up to our impossibly
high expectations?
Design and Connections
The MRX 710 has a very attractive design, with an elegant and understated black brushed
aluminium facia that is refreshingly free from clutter. It’s good to see an AV receiver manufacturer
who realises that you just don’t need loads of buttons and controls on the front, you can do all
that from either the remote control or through the menu system. If you keep it simple it looks
better and is less likely to scare consumers, who must be terrified by the front panels on some AV
receivers. The build quality is very good and overall the MRX 710 has a well made and nicely
engineered feel, with dimensions that measure 439 x 372 x 164mm and a weight of 14kg.
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