MX200 A/V Processor
MX200: £7995
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 theatre 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, it offers up to 11.2 channels of signal processing and can adapt seamlessly to various home theatre configurations, ranging from 5.1 to 7.2.4 surround sound speaker arrangements.
Designed to effortlessly cater to 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 indulging in your favourite 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.
MAKE A CONNECTION
The meticulously engineered MX200 ensures every detail of your content shines with brilliance. A wide variety of analogue 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 colour spacing; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through.
The HDMI output features enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. An 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. Analogue audio inputs include a Moving Magnet phono input to connect a turntable and a pair of balanced and unbalanced auxiliary inputs to connect other audio devices.
To connect the MX200 to your home theatre amplifier(s), it has 11 discrete balanced outputs. To ensure every sound reverberates with soul-stirring clarity in your home theatre, 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 optimise their sound systems and reduce unwanted effects introduced by the room.
Utilising 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 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.
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 analogue phono signals from interference from video switching.
USER FRIENDLY AND INSTALLER READY
With a sleek aluminium and glass front panel, the MX200 looks great proudly sitting on a credenza or TV console. But with its compact 2U rack size can also seamlessly integrate 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.
The setup is straightforward. If you use an integrator, they can pre-configure your unit and then load the configuration file at installation. Similarly, you or your integrator could backup your configuration file onto a computer or USB stick, allowing you 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 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.
COMPLETE YOUR HOME THEATER MASTERPIECE
Complete your home theatre system with ease, pairing the MX200 with a range of McIntosh home theatre 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 theatre system.
Elevate your home theater experience with the MX200. With a sleek design, it still includes many signature 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.
MX200 CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced:
11
Stereo Inputs Balanced:
1
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:
2 (1 Moving Magnet phono, 1 AUX)
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:
2 (subwoofers)
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:
No
DTS Processing:
DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
MPEG-H Audio:
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
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 4-3/8” (11.1cm) x 18-11/32” (46.6cm)
Unit Weight:
17 lbs (7.7 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
39.5 lbs (18 kg)