Emotiva BasX MR1 Home Cinema Receiver and MC1 AV Processor Announced
Emotiva's BasX MR1 Receiver and MC1 Processor promise "serious AV performance at democratic prices".
Emotiva's BasX MR1 cinema receiver boasts a 13.2-channel processor and "audiophile-quality" 11-channel amplifier in a single chassis. Meanwhile, the BasX MC1 is described as "the processor section of the MR1 designed for system builders with existing power amplifiers or a preference for pre/power systems".
Emotiva states that the BasX MR1 cinema receiver delivers 100W RMS/channel @ 8 ohms and 130W RMS/channel @ 4 ohms, continuous, all channels driven.
Furthermore, thanks to the MR1's linear Class H power supply (featuring a massive 1,000 VA toroidal transformer), we're told it possesses prodigious reserves of dynamic power at the disposal of the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats.
Line-level audio outputs support up to thirteen main/surround sound channels and two subwoofers (with balanced connections). Also, there are six HDMI inputs, all supporting HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, 4k UHD video, and HDR (including HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision). In addition, there are twin HDMI 2.0 b-compliant HDMI video outputs, the primary output supporting both ARC and eARC.
Audio inputs include four unbalanced stereo analogue, two S/PDIF coaxial, twin Toslink, USB audio and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX.
A measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ room correction come bundled with the MR1, as does a full-function illuminated infrared remote control—the latter offering real-time channel trimming on the fly amongst all the expected controls and options.
The Emotiva BasX MC1 sports a slender (79mm) chassis and features the 13.2 channel AV processing power of the MR1, an identical input/output design, EmoQ automatic room correction (mic included) and the easy control/system configuration options offered by the MR1 receiver.
The Emotiva MR1 and MC1 are available as of later this month, priced at £2,300 and £1,299, respectively.
Visit Emotiva for more information
Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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