McIntosh MX121; 7 Channel Hi End Pre-Amplifier/Processor

Performance Features:

• HDMI 1.4a with 3D Pass-thru Switching
There are six HDMI 1.4a Inputs. HDMI Output 1 includes the new Digital Audio Return Channel (ARC) signal from the TV1, thus eliminating the need for an extra cable and simplifies operation. HDMI inputs are compatible with Deep Color, x.v.Color, Auto Lipsync and HDMI Component Control.

• Analog Video/Audio Switching with Scaling
Component Video Inputs and Composite Video Inputs (Analog Video Signals) are also converted to a Digital Video Signal with resolution up to 1080P at the HDMI Outputs.

• Balanced Inputs and Outputs
A pair of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight channel Balanced Output are provided, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.

• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges.

• Built-in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Decoders
The MX121 also provides built-in decoding of the Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo6 and DTS-ES Sound Tracks.

• Internet Streaming
The MX121 when connected to a network, offers Internet Radio, with music and photo streaming.

• Audyssey DSX®
Audyssey DSX is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve surround impression. Audyssey DSX first adds Wide channels for the biggest impact on envelopment and then creates Height channels to reproduce the next most important acoustical and perceptual cues. Surround Envelopment Processing is used to enhance the blend between the front and surround channels.

Audio Specifications
Unless otherwise noted, the below MX121 Specifications where taken with Audyssey bypassed and manual Tone/EQ set to flat setting.

Frequency Response
±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz at rated output

Signal To Noise Ratio
Phono: 86dB below 10mV input (A Weighted)
High Level: 96dB below rated output (A Weighted)

Rated Output Voltage
2.5V Unbalanced Outputs (Main Zone)
5.0V Balanced Outputs (Main Zone)

Maximum Voltage Output
6V Unbalanced
12V Balanced

Output Impedance
220 ohms

Input Impedance
Phono: 47k Ohms, 65pf
High Level: 20k Ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

Sensitivity for Rated Output
Phono: 4.5mV
High Level: 450mV Unbalanced, 900mV Balanced

Maximum Input Signal
Phono: 50mV
High Level: 4.5V Unbalanced and Balanced

Tone Controls
Bass Control: ±6dB at 30Hz
Treble Control: ±6dB at 10,000Hz

Video Specifications
Signal System
NTSC/PAL

HDMI
Version 1.4 (includes support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, Auto Lipsync, Audio Return Channel and HDMI Component Control)

Scaling
Analog Video Inputs scaled to a 1080P Digital Signal

Component Video Output Level
Y Output Level 1.0Vp-p (75 OHM)
PB/CB Output Level 0.7Vp-p (75 OHM)
PR/CR Output Level 0.7Vp-p (75 OHM)

Composite Video Output Level
1Vp-p (75 OHM)

Overall Dimensions
Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)
Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet
Depth is 19-1/2 inches (49.53cm) including the Front Panel, Knobs, Rear Panel Connections and USB Drive

Weight
30 pounds (13.6Kg) net, 54 pounds (24.5Kg) in shipping carton

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