Anthem MRX 720 7.2 Channel Receiver

[paulk]

Further Information: 

        

                                         I purchased the MRX 720 receiver from The Digital Picture on August 2020.  There is no warranty remaining. 

The unit is in excellent condition and includes remote, manual, mic for ARC Genesis room correction and all original packaging. 

 

                                          For complete transparency,  the unit has had a repair under warranty this year.  The unit was powering on for several minutes and then switching off.   The repairs were approved by Audio Active, distributor for Anthem, and carried out by their approved repairer AV Digitec in Brisbane.  The unit has been working perfectly ever since.  For those interested I have attached the invoice from AV Digitec showing the repairs carried out.

 

                                           The receiver has an extensive feature set and excellent sound quality for music and movies.

 

                                            I have the original purchase invoice and am happy to pass that on if requested.

 

Happy to answer any questions.

 

Thanks for looking.

 

Regards,

            Paul

         

 

           

 

 

 

 

Edited December 9, 2023 by paulk
Price reduced

[paulk]

              Just some added info about this receiver.

               Tony O'Brien (hope he doesn't mind me mentioning his name), of Clarity Calibration and contributing writer for StereoNet, was calibrating my Sony TV approx 3yrs ago when I mentioned I was looking to upgrade my Pioneer receiver.   He recommended the Anthem receivers and in my price range the MRX 720 was the choice.   It has performed beautifully for movies and surround sound listening and surprisingly well in 2 channel stereo music.

                 I am selling the unit as I have become very interested in multi channel music and room correction.    I have replaced the MRX 720 with the JBL SDP 58 processor at significant cost.

                 I have a theory regarding what caused the issue with the Anthem, mind you as a disclaimer, I'm not a technician or electrical engineer so please take this with a very large grain of salt!!!!!

                  At the same time as the Anthem got its fault, Energex-the company that supplies and maintains the electricity grid in SE QLD were upgrading power poles in our street.  They were doing this work in anticipation of Stage 3 of the Tramline between Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads. They had a massive generator on the back of a semi trailor parked in our street for several days supplying power to the neighbourhood.

                   While all this was happening I received a new PS Audio BHK 250 amplifier.  For some reason the amp kept blowing one of its fuses. The distributor seemed to think the only thing it could be is perhaps fluctuating voltage in my area as this was unusual for this amp.    I think this is what has caused the issue with the Anthem also.

                    Anyway, sorry about the long rave.   After several days Energex finished their work and took the massive generator away and that's when the problems stopped.

The PS Audio has never missed a beat since but maybe it also caused the Anthem's problem.   

                   As I said all this is speculation and none of my other equipment had any issues.

 

                  Finally, I think these receivers are excellent and hoping it can go to a good home.

All the repairs have been done through official channels, so hopefully it's even better than new.

                  

                  Thank you,

Paul

Edited December 9, 2023 by paulk
Removed open to offers due new price

[paulk]

    Price has been reduced to $875.

 

     

[Maury]

Hi Paul, would you be happy to post to Adelaide and would you have an idea how much or could you find out. Cheers

[paulk]

Hi Maury,

           Thanks for your interest.  I have a buyer and am just awaiting payment.

             I'll certainly let you know if it doesn't work out.

Regards,

            Paul

[Maury]

Ok

[PurplePlanet]

This MRX-720 is a wonderful home theatre amp, I have this very model and would only give it up for the current model MRX-740 which sells for around $5,000.

It’s the sweet spot in the range…it’s clean, detailed and powerful and includes Dolby Atmos in all its glory.

Great price for someone lucky enough to grab it! GLWTS

[paulk]

Hi Jim,

       Totally agree with your comments.   They're an excellent receiver.

Also agree that someone will get a bargain and someone has........a gentleman from Canberra has just bought it!!!!

       The Anthem is now SOLD.

Thanks to the SNA'ers that showed interest. 

       Regards, 

Paul