THE MCINTOSH MX180 AV PROCESSOR IS 8K READY

McIntosh MX180 AV Processor features 16 channels, 8K video and next-generation compatibility.

McIntosh has announced the MX180 AV Processor.

The new McIntosh MX180 AV Processor for Home Cinema

MCINTOSH MX180 AV PROCESSOR

The McIntosh MX180 AV processor is a future-ready 8K-capable AV Processor with many advanced customisation and processing capabilities. Fully 4K compatible and perfectly prepared for future 8K content, the MX180 supports 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz on all seven of its Ultra High-Speed HDMI ports (five inputs and two outputs).

McIntosh MX180 AV Processor with remote

DYNAMIC HDR

Each HDMI port supports: HDCP 2.3; 4:4:4 Colour; Rec. 2020; Dynamic Lip-sync and 3D Video pass-through as well as enhanced features, including: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM); Quick Frame Transport (QFT); Quick Media Switching (QMS) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

Front and back of the McIntosh MX180 AV Processor

Numerous high dynamic range formats are supported, including HDR (static HDR), Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision (including low latency).

AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL ARC AND EARC

Outputs include 16 balanced audio outputs (enabling 15.1 or 9.1.6 surround sound speaker configurations) and the MX180’s two HDMI outputs can simultaneously output source material to two separate screens, or output different content from two different sources to two separate screens. One HDMI output features both Audio Return Channel (ARC) and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality.

Other connections include a suite of digital and analogue inputs and outputs, plus a Moving Magnet phono input.

The McIntosh MX180 AV Processor on the rack

DOLBY ATMOS

The MX180 is compatible with leading 3D surround sound formats including Dolby® Atmos, DTS:X® Pro, and Auro-3D® and comes with RoomPerfect™ room correction technology to measure and adjust the audio output to compensate for room acoustics.

The MX180 features some of the latest analogue to digital convertor technology, plus all analogue and digital devices can be custom named to simplify system operation. Volume levels can be matched and bass and treble controls offer further control. A two-channel Zone B output also allows the device to send audio to a second zone.

Rear detail of the McIntosh MX180 AV Processor

The MX180 utilises the latest processing power tech to run cooler than previous McIntosh home theatre processors and benefits from a robust and simplified setup program that allows customisation based on specific home theatre and speaker needs.

MCINTOSH MX180 PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Shipping is expected to begin this month in the United States and Canada, and the rest of the world shortly thereafter, UK price is £21,995 and it will be available through the Fine Sounds UK network of dealers. USA prise is $17,000.

HiFi Pig Says: A serious AV processor for serious Home Cinema fans, it’s a big outlay but should keep up with technology for a good few years.

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