Dweller,
The lexicon is a preamp. I don't need extra amp channels. I have a bat vk 200 2ch and a b&k 3 ch amp. I will only be using 9 channels.
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Dweller,
It has hdmi 2.0a, hdcp 2.2 and does 11.2, 4 channel atmos. I'm getting for the arc. It does have 7 channel amp, but you can add your own amps to get 11.2. Everyone seems to rave about the arc and how easy it is to use. I've heard dirac is better, but a lot more $$$ and from what I read you need to have some degree of experience to setup. Arc is pretty easy to use. I am getting the mrx 720 for 2250.00 at dealer. My setup will only allow for front, center, rear and 4 atmos. Can't do sides do to room configuration. This should be a great upgrade compared to my lexicon dc-1, being over 20 yrs old. I will only use I'll internal amps for atmos, still need to purchase them. Not sure what I will get.
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Eric did u already get this receiver?
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Well I did get my new receiver, mrx 720. Spent Saturday hooking up and doing cable management. Listened to some music and movies. Overall happy with sound. Tried to do ARC with my Samsung s9, but microphone is not recognized with phone. Tried ARC again with apple x10 but only the front and center worked, rear kept saying excessive noise, which I know there is no excessive noise because I am the only one home. I have an apple computer, but that software is not available until April. I have an old lap top I haven't used in a couple of years, I will try that this weekend. Overall no complaints. So right now no ARC in use. I set distances and that's all. Sounds much nicer than my old lexicon dc1. Movies the dialog is crystal clear. I am sure the arc setup will be much nicer. Music sounds great, but nothing to a/b it with. Using a transparent digital coaxial for blue sound, waiting on a nordost silver shadow, see what that will do. That's it for now. I will update once I get arc working. Pete
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Last night I downloaded the anthem calibration tool on my laptop. I'm running 5 channels, no sub. Called anthem because I had trouble with the microphone not being detected and also after the USB update on the mrx720 my network became disconnected via network cable. The fix for network is power off and disconnect power cable to mrx, then push main power button 6 times, reconnect power cord, power system on and after a couple minutes network reconnects. Another thing I did not no was if you are running 5.1 don't connect amp to rear pre outs, you need to use surround outs. This was why the calibration will only work on front 3 channels. Once changed to surround speakers, everything works flawlessly. I did upload my first calibration file. Did not get a chance to watch a movie, but I did listen to some music. WOW what a difference. Everything sounds so much better, imagining is excellent along with bass. I'm very very happy with the performance. I do lack the knowledge of setting system settings, but the anthem ARC does the perfect job for people who don't have the knowledge to do there own adjustments. I will give a review on ht once I time to watch a movie. Anyone considering the anthem, I personally give it 5 stars. Also thanks for help from Jamie at anthem, extremely helpful. April anthem will be releasing the apple version of arc and I was told it will be easier and more friendly adjustments. Pete
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PS: if anyone has any questions, I will respond to what I have learned so far.
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Galleyboy, I dont know about airplay2. But I'm not a big fan of Sony at the moment, I have there f950 65", s5000 sound bar and DVD player in my bedroom. I spent over 3k on the setup and all I can say is none of it plays well together. And Sony puts out product and doesn't send out updates. Once you purchase from them, they are done with you. I will never buy or recommend Sony again. Back to the anthem, figure out something else to do with airplay2. There must be a way to work it. Call anthem and ask of other ways. I absolutely love the anthem and if you need 11 channels I would get the 1120. I have separate amps and that's why I bought the 720. Actually was going to get the avm 60, but figured I could save $450 and put to a sub. Music is excellent thru it. But realize I use my own amp. Arc is just awesome and very easy to use. I had a hard time figuring couple things out, but anthem support is excellent, did I say excellent. Best support I've ever had with a product. I paid 2250 for anthem mrx720. So you could buy that for same as Sony and still add amps. I have not listened to amp in the 720. Go with anthem you won't be sorry. |
Mrx 520 is $1400 and you should at least get 10 percent off that. 5 channel amp, 100 watt at 8ohm. Good luck, let us know what you get.
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@galleybob
Bob I can only speak of the Sony TV, sound bar and DVD play. I am just very unhappy how it works together or shall I say how it doesn't work nicely together. As for the Sony receiver I have no idea. My dealer does sell Sony, but everything I read about anthem made me go for anthem. I've had it 2 months and love it. I think my favorite is how easy it is to use and the arc works flawlessly. I'm not good with all the calibration crap. But the anthem takes all the thinking out of it and does it for you. I really don't know anything on Sony receivers. I will be adding 4 ceiling speakers this summer. Right now I'm running 5 channels. Sounds amazing to me. Supposedly dirac is the best, but expensive and you need to have knowledge to set it up. I'm a plug and play guy. Good luck. Let me know what you get. I am running my own amps. |
Galleybob,
I just read a review in home theater and they said that the Sony did a poor job in room correction. Also stated that anthem arc, audyssey and dirac are far more superior than sonys room correction. If you are looking to save money I would look into the anthem mrx520. You will still get anthems arc. Also this April anthem will be releasing an update to arc and this will let you use mac's os. Speaking with anthem help desk, he stated the arc will have more features and easier use. I have used anthem customer service and it is excellent. If you have problems they walk you thru everything. Very friendly people and my favorite is they speak English. No offense to anyone. |
We have both, wife is apple and I'm windows. If you go to anthem website they talk about the update or u could always call them. I went with 720 because I will do atmos within a year. Just have to buy more amps. Was going to get avm 60, but decided to save 450. 720 will do atmos if you buy amp for atmos. If you don't want to buy amps, get the 1120. And get at least 10 percent discount. You can use your iPhone mic to do arc, but using a laptop gives you the best room correction. If you do a/b comparison with other receivers, make sure they do room correction. When I setup mine I played without arc. 2 weeks later I did arc, outstanding results. Nite and day, crystal clear. Do u have a budget, amps, etc...? Also anthem and paradigm are together. So matching should be great. I did listen to the paradigm 75s, nice speakers. Keep use up to date. Dont worry anthem will update for apple users, speaking with them, they know. I heard from them the apple version will be even nicer.
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