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  • 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

 

UNPARALLELED CINEMATIC PERFORMANCE IN YOUR HOME

The MX200 A/V Processor is a powerful home theater processor that delivers unparalleled cinematic performance right in your home. Merging cutting-edge technology with unmatched performance, this powerhouse processor redefines the boundaries of at-home cinema entertainment. Highly versatile, the MX200 A/V Processor offers up to 11.2 channels of signal processing and can adapt seamlessly to various home theater configurations, ranging from 5.1 all the way up to 7.2.4 surround sound speaker arrangements.

 

Designed to effortlessly cater to both DIY enthusiasts and seasoned professional integrators as part of a custom install project, the MX200 boasts a sleek, streamlined design that complements any home entertainment space. Whether you're indulging in your favorite 8K, 4K, or HD content from streaming services or diving into the depths of Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD discs, the MX200 delivers a captivating audiovisual journey like no other. With support for immersive audio formats such as Dolby® Atmos and DTS:X™, every viewing experience becomes a masterpiece of sound and vision.

 

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The meticulously engineered MX200 ensures every detail of your content shines with brilliance. A wide variety of analog and digital inputs and outputs are included to give you great flexibility in creating your home entertainment system. It has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output that support pristine 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video; they also compatible with HDCP 2.3; High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats Dolby Vision™, HDR10+, and HLG; 4:4:4 color spacing; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through.

 

The HDMI output features enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows a compatible TV to send audio data to the audio video processor over the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for separate audio cables. eARC offers improved bandwidth so higher resolution audio formats such as DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X®, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos can be sent through the HDMI cable, allowing the MX200 to unleash the full potential of high-resolution audio formats with supreme clarity and fidelity.2 With all this HDMI technology, you will be able to enjoy all the blockbuster movies in the comfort of your home.

 

Digital audio inputs include 2 coax and 2 optical to connect additional audio devices such as a CD player, tuner, or music streamer. Analog audio inputs include a Moving Magnet phono input to connect a turntable, along with a pair of balanced and unbalanced auxiliary inputs to connect other audio devices.

To connect the MX200 to your home theater amplifier(s), it has 11 discrete balanced outputs. To ensure every sound reverberates with soul-stirring clarity in your home theater, 2 discrete unbalanced subwoofer outputs are also included. Seven premium 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) provide audiophile grade processing, while bass and treble tone controls can help fine tune the audio to your personal preferences.

 

STATE OF THE ART ROOM CORRECTION

Dirac Live® Room Correction Full Bandwidth (including the license) comes with the MX200 and delivers advanced room adjustment and correction. Dirac Live is an advanced room acoustic solution that enables users to optimize their sound systems and reduce unwanted effects introduced by the room.

 

Utilizing purpose-built audio algorithms, Dirac Live provides world-class room correction with time domain correction by means of patented mixed-phase filter technology – something that all other solutions are missing. Dirac Live is nevertheless easy to use, with an intuitive user interface and step-by-step guidance that allows for quick setup and robust personalization.

 

Dirac Live is trusted by numerous hi-fi and home theater manufacturers, from household names to the most coveted designer brands. Their room correction solution has brought unparalleled fidelity to hundreds of thousands of delighted users worldwide, in listening situations as diverse as bedroom stereo setups, professional mixing studios, and some of the world's most exclusive home theaters.

 

The internal construction of the MX200 is a model of neat, uncluttered design with a minimum of point-to-point wiring to help ensure low noise levels. The phono input (top right) is contained under a metal shield that protects the delicate analog phono signals from interference created by video switching.

 

USER FRIENDLY AND INSTALLER READY

With a sleek aluminum and glass front panel, the MX200 looks great proudly sitting on a credenza or TV console. But with its compact 2U rack size, it can also be seamlessly integrated into an A/V equipment rack (rack mounting brackets are included) when it's part of a custom installation project or custom-built home theater room.

 

Setup is straightforward. If you're using an integrator, they can pre-configure your unit 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, giving you the freedom to experiment with different settings while being safe in the knowledge that you could reinstall the original setup.

 

The MX200 can be operated via the remote control, or your integrator can incorporate it into your home automation system via RS232 control protocol. Additionally, the MX200 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.

 

COMPLETE YOUR HOME THEATER MASTERPIECE

Complete your home theater system with ease, pairing the MX200 with a range of McIntosh home theater amplifiers, such as the MC255 5-Channel Amplifier, MC257 7-Channel Amplifier, or the rack mountable MI347 7-Channel Amplifier. If you're using additional surround sound speakers or ceiling speakers, add the MI254 4-Channel Amplifier or MI128 8-Channel Amplifier (both rack mountable) to complete your home theater system.

McIntosh MX200 A/V Processor

$6,000.00Price
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Connectivity

  • 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

HDMI Features

  • 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

Processing

  • 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

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

  • BTU Rating

    75 BTU/h

  • Special Features

    Rear panel USB for firmware updating

Weights & Dimensions

  • 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)

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