Replacing the celebrated MX170, the MX180 A/V preamplifier/processor stands out first of all for a video section that allows it not only to reproduce without limitations the most demanding 4K content of today, but also its 8K counterparts that appear as they appear. in the future. In order to create the most natural and realistic image possible, the MX180 supports the most advanced variants of the HDR ecosystem, that is, Static HDR, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision, which ensure content viewing optimized in terms of depth, level of detail, brightness, contrast and color. In the audio field, McIntosh 's new A/V preamplifier/processor is compatible with the most popular 3D audio systems of the moment - Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D included - as well as one of its HDMI outputs support ARC and eARC. When it comes to traditional surround sound, the MX180 supports formats such as DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD to ensure true high-resolution sound in the most complex multichannel systems. In order to guarantee perfect equipment-room integration, the new McIntosh incorporates the sophisticated RoomPerfect room correction technology, which measures and adjusts the audio output (acting on parameters such as frequency response, speaker volume or bass control) to compensate for the acoustic properties of each specific space. Finally, let us point out that the MX180 incorporates configuration software that allows the user to customize their equipment down to the smallest details, while at the same time using state-of-the-art processing “chips” that combine very high power and lower consumption. It allows reducing energy consumption, therefore increasing reliability.
Characteristics:
- Absolute reference A/V preamplifier/processor.
- Processing capacity of 15.1 channels.
- Executed with components of the highest quality.
- Balanced analog outputs (XLR) for 16 channels.
- Equipped with a state-of-the-art DSP platform.
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D.
- Compatible with 4K/120 Hz and 8K/60 Hz video signals.
- HDR, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG and Dolby Vision compatible.
- 7 HDMI inputs compatible with HDCP 2.3.
- 2 HDMI outputs (1 eARC compatible).
- Routing of Ultra HD video signals up to 18.2 Gb/s.
- RoomPerfect room calibration system.
- Large graphical function display.
- Easy to integrate into custom systems.
- Dimensions: 444.5 x 194 x 419 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 13.6 kilos.
