MX100 A/V Processor
MX100: £6995
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
STREAMLINED MCINTOSH HOME THEATER PERFORMANCE
The MX100 A/V Processor is designed for today's home theatres that only need digital inputs and don't require any legacy analogue inputs that were used in past years, decades, and centuries. It offers unparalleled McIntosh home theatre performance in a streamlined design that gives you exactly what you need to enjoy all your favourite HD and 4K programming, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD discs, and DVDs.
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). It is 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 colour 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.
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.
Setup is easily performed via a computer interface. To save time, your installer can pre-configure your unit before bringing it to your home and 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 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 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.
MX100 CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced:
11.2
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:
13
Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced:
0
Stereo Outputs Unbalanced:
0
Digital Coaxial Output:
0
Component Input:
0
HDMI FEATURES
Resolution and Refresh Rates:
4K/60Hz
Rec. 2020 (BT.2020):
Yes
ARC:
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
Quick Frame Transport (QFT):
No
HDCP:
2.2
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):
0.005%
Auro Processing:
No
360 Reality Audio:
No
Dolby Processing:
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode:
No
IMAX Enhanced:
No
DTS Processing:
DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
MPEG-H Audio:
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
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:
11.2 (7.2.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker:
Yes
Microphone and stand included:
Yes
BTU Rating:
75 BTU/h
Special Features:
Rear panel USB for firmware updating
Network Features:
Ethernet Setup
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)