MHT300 Home Theater Receiver
MHT300: £8995
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
BLOCKBUSTER POWER.
The McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver (or AV Receiver or AVR) is an uncompromising 7.2 (or 5.2.2) channel home theatre powerhouse that heightens your emotional connection to what you are watching. With support for breathtaking 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video and leading home theatre surround sound audio formats Dolby® Atmos and DTS:X™, plus delivering 120 – 150 Watts of legendary McIntosh power to your home theatre speakers, the MHT300 will make your home theatre dreams come true.
FULL POWER TO ALL SPEAKERS ALL THE TIME
Don’t be fooled by high watts per channel specs listed by many other AV receivers on the market, as the fine print will often show that those power ratings only apply to just two channels driven. That may be fine for a stereo setup, but a home theatre has more than just two channels to drive.
With the MHT300, the power ratings are for all seven channels being driven. That means every 4 Ohm speaker will receive 150 Watts, and every 8 Ohm speaker will receive 120 Watts of heart-pounding McIntosh power to bring all your favourite movies and video content to life. Every explosion, every car chase, every high-speed flyby of a fighter jet or spaceship, and every roar of the crowd after a game-winning score will be faithfully reproduced by 120 – 150 Watts on every one of your speakers. With the MHT300, you’ll no longer have to wonder if each speaker gets the full power listed on the box.
"Its blend of powerful amplification, advanced features, and intuitive operation makes it a standout option for those seeking a premium audio-visual centerpiece for their entertainment space. Unleash the power of cinema with the McIntosh MHT300, and let every moment become an immersive audio-visual masterpiece in the comfort of your home." Recipient of 5-Star Editor's Choice Award – Home Theater Review
The MHT300 can be used in various setups, from a system with conventional speakers in an existing room.
Even if you do not add more speakers to your home cinema, more power could be added. For example, suppose you decide you want more power for your front left and right speakers. In that case, you can add an external stereo amplifier to your system (such as the McIntosh MI502 amplifier) and connect it to the MHT300 by simply removing the jumper from the selected channel(s), then connecting the output on the MHT300 to the input on the stereo amplifier. Or you could connect a higher-power mono amplifier to drive the centre channel speaker. In these cases, the more powerful external amplifier would drive the (s) selected channe.
While watching Kong: Skull Island, "This receiver proved capable of creating an exhilarating sense of scale, even when all seven channels are driven simultaneously. There's a maturity to the delivery here, a clean and clear sound, plus sufficient headroom to ensure the simian bedlam is handled without breaking a sweat." Highly Recommended – Home Cinema Choice
STATE OF THE ART ROOM CORRECTION
Advanced room adjustment and correction is provided via Dirac Live® Room Correction. Dirac Live is an advanced room acoustic solution that enables users to optimise their sound systems and reduce unwanted effects introduced by the room. Using purpose-built audio algorithms, Dirac Live provides world-class room correction with time domain correction through 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 personalisation.
Dirac Live is trusted by numerous hi-fi and home theatre 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 theatres.
CONNECTIVITY
The MHT300 has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. Each HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz. All ports have 40Gbps of bandwidth and are compatible with High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats Dolby Vision™, HDR10 and HLG; 4:4:4 colour spacing; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through.
"This unit is the best-sounding surround sound processor I’ve had the privilege to use…Needless to say, this receives my highest recommendation." – Trends Electronics and Design Magazine
The HDMI output features enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. The Audio Return Channel 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 MHT300 to deliver the best possible sound quality.2 Two coax and 2 optical digital audio inputs are included to connect additional audio devices, while 2 subwoofer outputs will let you have as much bone-rattling bass as you want in your theatre.
Seven premium 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) provide audiophile-grade processing. Bass and treble tone controls are included to help fine-tune the audio to your personal preferences. Sturdy 5-way speaker binding posts will firmly connect your speaker cables , so you do not have to worry about them coming loose.
EASY SETUP
Setup and configuration are easily performed via the computer interface. To save time, your installer can pre-configure your unit before bringing it to your home and then load the configuration file at installation. Similarly, you or your integrator could backup your configuration file onto a computer or USB stick for safekeeping. You could even experiment with different configurations to listen for better performance safe in the knowledge that you could reinstall the original setup. The MHT300 can be operated via the included remote control, or your integrator can easily incorporate it into your home automation system via RS232 control protocol.
"The setup process was easy and sound quality was exceptional for both movies and music. I could get rid of my multiple amps, reduce cable clutter behind my equipment rack, and enjoy the prestige of owning a McIntosh product." – Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
The MHT300 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 enhance the user experience further. 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.
A work of art that can be placed front and centre in your home theatre for all to enjoy, the MHT300 can also be placed in a hidden or out-of-the-way A/V equipment rack thanks to the included rack mounting brackets and its 3U rack size.
"McIntosh's MHT300 is an outstanding multichannel AV receiver, capable of generating a complex and powerful soundstage with an emphasis on sheer scale. Its amplification is highly responsive to dynamic peaks, and the whole performance is shot through with clarity and precision." Highly Recommended – Home Cinema Choice
The MHT300 AVR 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.
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDED WITH THE MHT300:
Power Guard® signal overload technology that prevents overdriving and damaging your speakers
Sentry Monitor™ short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage should current ever approach unsafe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
Power Control to automatically turn other connected McIntosh components on and off
Eco-friendly on/off signal sensing that turns the unit off if no input signal has been detected for a set amount of time and – perhaps more conveniently – automatically turns the MHT300 on when it senses a signal from your home theatre
An FM Tuner for enjoying free over-the-air radio broadcasts
CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced:
0
Stereo Inputs Balanced:
0
Digital Coaxial Input:
2
AES/EBU Balanced Input:
0
USB:
1 Type A
Composite Input:
0
Network Connection:
1
HDMI INPUT:
4
HDMI Output:
1
Advanced Connections:
Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control
Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced:
0
Stereo Inputs Unbalanced:
0
Component Output:
0
Subwoofer 2 Output:
Yes
(discrete signal from subwoofer 1)
Additional Zone Outputs:
0
WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOUR:
3 Years
Digital Optical Input:
2
Composite Output:
0
Max # of audio channels in Zone A:
11.2
Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced:
11.2
Stereo Outputs Unbalanced:
0
Digital Coaxial Output:
0
Component Input:
0
HDMI FEATURES
Resolution and Refresh Rates:
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz
Rec. 2020 (BT.2020):
Yes
ARC:
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG
Quick Frame Transport (QFT):
No
HDCP:
2.3
3D video pass-through:
Yes
Dynamic Lip-sync:
No
earc:
Yes
Quick Media Switching (QMS):
No
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR):
No
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM):
No
4:4:4 Color:
Yes
Video Scaling:
No
PROCESSING
Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass):
0.05%
Auro Processing:
No
360 Reality Audio:
No
Dolby Processing:
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode:
No
IMAX Enhanced:
2.3
DTS Processing:
DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
MPEG-H Audio:
No
Room Correction:
Dirac Live
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
FTC Power Output Rating:
120 W
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.05%
Damping Factor:
8 ohms: >100
4 ohms: >50
Power Output per Channel:
150 W into 4 ohms with ALL Channels Driven
120 W into 8 ohms with ALL Channels Driven
S/N below rated output:
85dB (95dB below rated output)
Rated Power Band:
20Hz to 20kHz
Number of Channels:
7.2 (expandable to 7.2.4)
Dynamic Headroom:
4dB
Frequency Response:
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
CONTROL
Third Party Control:
RS232, Web IP, IR Input, Connects with Control4, Works with Crestron Home
Input-Output Format Indicators:
0
Tone Controls:
Bass and Treble
Control of McIntosh Sources:
Yes, by handheld remote, 1 Data Out, 2 Power Control Trigger jacks
OSD Overlay on HDMI Output:
Volume Only
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Channel Formats:
7.2 (5.2.2), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo (expandable to 7.2.4)
Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker:
Yes
Circuit Design:
Digital
Microphone and stand included:
Yes
Special Features:
FM Tuner
Rear panel USB for firmware updating
Output Type:
Direct Coupled
Network Features:
Ethernet Setup
Circuit Configuration:
Closed loop digital switching
BTU Rating:
1000 BTU/h
Weights & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6-3/16" (15.7cm) x 18-5/8" (47.31cm)
Unit Weight:
27 lbs (12.2 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
53 lbs (24 kg)