MX180 A/V Processor
MX180: £21995
7 HDMI ports: 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz; HDCP 2.3; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 color spacing; Dynamic Lip-sync
HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; Dolby Vision
Quick Media Switching; Auto Low Latency Mode; Quick Frame Transport; Variable Refresh Rate
15.1 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC
Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D
RoomPerfect Room Correction
Up to 64 input capability
For the Home Theater of Today and Tomorrow.
Enjoy the present and be prepared for the future of home theatre with the MX180 A/V Processor. With an increasing number of blockbuster movies being released directly to home streaming, a state-of-the-art – as well as a future-ready – home theatre system is necessary to fully immerse yourself in the movie experience. With its advanced customisation and processing capabilities, the MX180 allows for full enjoyment of today's 4K video plus tomorrow's 8K content as it becomes more available.
The MX180 A/V Processor supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz on all 7 of its Ultra High-Speed HDMI ports1 (5 inputs and 2 outputs). Each supports HDCP 2.3; 4:4:4 Color; Rec. 2020; Dynamic Lip-sync; Quick Media Switching (QMS) that eliminates the delay resulting in blank screens before content is displayed; and 3D Video pass-through. The HDMI outputs can either simultaneously output the same source material to two separate screens or output different content from two different sources to two separate screens simultaneously.
To create the most life-like and realistic picture possible, the MX180 supports many high dynamic range formats: HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; and Dolby Vision (including low latency). These technologies will ensure every video moment is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast, and colour – on a scene-by-scene or even a frame-by-frame basis.
The MX180 A/V Processor can control an extensive home theater or home entertainment system.
Other enhanced HDMI video features included in the MX180 will improve gameplay performance by adding smooth and seamless motion and transitions.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) allows the ideal latency setting to be set automatically, allowing for smooth, lag-free, uninterrupted viewing and interactivity.
Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduces latency for smoother no lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid and better-detailed gameplay.
To give you a truly immersive home theatre experience and place you inside your favourite movies, the MX180 is compatible with all the leading 3D surround sound formats, including Dolby® Atmos, DTS:X® Pro, and Auro-3D®. One HDMI output features Audio Return Channel (ARC) and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. 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. The more advanced eARC offers greater 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 MX180 to deliver the best possible sound quality.
The MX180 has a comprehensive suite of digital inputs comprising 4 optical, 3 coaxial and 1 USB that each accepts up to 24-bit/192kHz signals, plus 1 digital balanced (AES/EBU) input. There is also a set of analogue audio inputs consisting of 2 balanced and 4 unbalanced inputs, a Moving Magnet phono input for connecting a turntable, and a 7.1 multichannel unbalanced input.
Up to 16 channels of discrete decoding are available. Analog audio is output to your home theatre amplifiers via balanced outputs for popular 15.1 or 9.1.6 surround sound speaker configurations. This allows you to have many home theater speakers to create an enveloping cinematic soundstage. Depending on your speaker arrangement, 4 of the outputs can be used for bi-amping some of your speakers or to drive additional subwoofers.
To help make every seat the best seat in your home theatre, it also features sophisticated RoomPerfect™ room correction technology that will measure and adjust the audio output to compensate for the specific acoustic properties of your space (calibration microphone and stand included). The MX180 combined with RoomPerfect will give you a home theatre surround sound system with optimised frequency response, calibrated speaker volumes, and bass control that perfectly combines your speakers with your subwoofer(s). In addition, you will gain added flexibility in speaker selection and placement.
The MX180 features some of the latest analogue-to-digital converter technology to maximise the audio quality of your analogue sources. All analogue and digital devices can be custom-named to simplify system operation. Volume levels can be matched to eliminate jarring changes in volume when switching sources. Bass and treble controls offer further audio fine-tuning. The MX180 also has a two-channel Zone B output to send stereo audio to a second zone in your house.
The MX180 utilises the latest technological advancements in processing power to run cooler than previous McIntosh home theatre processors. It has a robust setup program that is easy to use and allows for great customisation and optimisation based on your specific home theatre and speaker needs. It comes with the timeless McIntosh look of a black glass front panel, control knobs, an illuminated logo and custom aluminium end caps. It can be paired with various amplifiers and speakers to make a complete home theatre system.
CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced:
15.1
Stereo Inputs Balanced:
2
Digital Coaxial Input:
3
AES/EBU Balanced Input:
1
USB:
2 Type A
1 Type B for digital audio (2.0, 24-bit/192kHz Asynchronous)
Composite Input:
0
Network Connection:
1
HDMI INPUT:
5
HDMI Output:
2
Advanced Connections:
Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control
Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced:
7.1
Stereo Inputs Unbalanced:
5
Component Output:
0
Subwoofer 2 Output:
4 auxiliary outputs
Additional Zone Outputs:
Zone B: Analog and digital audio outputs
WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOUR:
3 Years
Digital Optical Input:
4
Composite Output:
0
Max # of audio channels in Zone A:
16
Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced:
0
Stereo Outputs Unbalanced:
1 (Zone B)
Digital Coaxial Output:
1 (Zone B)
Component Input:
0
HDMI FEATURES
Resolution and Refresh Rates:
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz
Rec. 2020 (BT.2020):
Yes
ARC:
Yes (on 1 output)
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
HDR (static HDR), Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision (including low latency)
Quick Frame Transport (QFT):
Yes
HDCP:
2.3
3D video pass-through:
Yes
Dynamic Lip-sync:
Yes
earc:
Yes (on 1 output)
Quick Media Switching (QMS):
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR):
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM):
Yes
4:4:4 Color:
Yes
Video Scaling:
No
PROCESSING
Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass):
0.005%
Auro Processing:
Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
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:
RoomPerfect
CONTROL
Third Party Control:
RS232, Web IP, IR Input
Input-Output Format Indicators:
9 in and 9 out
Tone Controls:
Bass and Treble with adjustable frequency
Control of McIntosh Sources:
Yes, wired with data cables
OSD Overlay on HDMI Output:
No
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Channel Formats:
15.1, 11.1 (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker:
Yes
Microphone and stand included:
Yes
Special Features:
Up to 64 input capability, 4 assignable auxiliary channels
Network Features:
Ethernet Control and Setup
Weights & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 16-1/2" (41.9cm)
Unit Weight:
30 lbs (13.6 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
54 lbs (24.5 kg)