McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

MX170

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  • 12 HDMI ports: HDCP 2.2/2.3, 18Gbps & 4:4:4 Color
  • 4K Ultra HD; Dolby Vision, HDR10 & HLG
  • 15.1 Audio Channels; eARC
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & Auro-3D

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$7,800.00

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McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

Experience movies in the comfort of your home theater with the brilliance of 4K Ultra HD, the vividness of High Dynamic Range (HDR), and the immersiveness of 3D surround sound like never before with the MX170 A/V Processor. Complete with the latest in home theater technology, the MX170 has everything needed to deliver a breathtaking audio and cinema experience.

When it comes to the video requirements of a modern home theater, the MX170 home theater processor has everything you need. It has 8 HDMI inputs and 4 HDMI outputs that are powered by the newest and most powerful HDMI processors available. Each HDMI port is HDCP 2.2/2.3 and has 18Gbps of bandwidth to fully support 4K Ultra HD picture quality and full 4:4:4 color spacing. Audio Return Channel (ARC) capabilities are featured on 3 of the outputs, while the 4th features Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. eARC offers improved bandwidth so higher resolution audio can be sent from your TV to the MX170 to deliver the best sound quality possible.

HDR formats HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG are also fully supported by the MX170. When watching a video mastered in one of these formats, you’ll see a dramatic improvement in color, contrast and brightness on your screen. A special HDBaseT output is included to prevent signal loss or degradation when there is a long distance between your MX170 and the screen. It also has 3D video pass-through, so you can be right in the middle of the action when watching your favorite 3D movies.

CONNECTIVITY

  • Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced
    15.1
  • Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced
    7.1
  • Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced
    0
  • Stereo Inputs Balanced
    2
  • Stereo Inputs Unbalanced
    5
    (including 1 Moving Magnet Phono)
  • Stereo Outputs Unbalanced
    1 (Zone B)
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    3
  • Digital Coaxial Output
    1 (Zone B)
  • Digital Optical Input
    4
  • AES/EBU Balanced Input
    1
  • HDMI Input
    8
    HDCP 2.2/2.3, 18Gbps, 4K Ultra HD at 50/60Hz, 4:4:4 color, High Dynamic Range (Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG), 3D video pass-through
  • HDMI Output
    4
    HDCP 2.2/2.3, 18Gbps, 4K Ultra HD at 50/60Hz, 4:4:4 color, High Dynamic Range (Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG), 3D video pass-through, (3) ARC, (1) eARC
  • HDBT Output
    1
  • USB
    2 Type A
    1 Type B for digital audio (2.0, 24-bit/192kHz Asynchronous)
  • Component Input
    0
  • Component Output
    0
  • Composite Input
    0
  • Composite Output
    0
  • Subwoofer 2 Output
    4 auxiliary outputs
  • Network Connection
    2
  • Max # of audio channels in Zone A
    16
  • Additional Zone Outputs
    Zone B: Analog and digital audio outputs
  • Advanced Connections
    Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control

PROCESSING

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass)
    0.005%
  • Dolby Processing
    Atmos/True HD/Digital, EX/ProLogic IIx
  • DTS Processing
    DTS:X/HD Master & High Res. Audio/ES/96/24, Discrete & Matrix6.1, Neo:X
  • Auro Processing
    Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
  • Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode
    No
  • Video Scaling
    No
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG

CONTROL

  • Third Party Control
    RS232, Web IP, IR Input
  • Tone Controls
    Bass and Treble with adjustable frequency
  • OSD Overlay on HDMI Output
    No
  • Input-Output Format Indicators
    9 in and 9 out
  • Control of McIntosh Sources
    Yes, wired with data cables

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Channel Formats
    15.1, 11.1 (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
  • DSP Room Correction
    RoomPerfect, 1/12 octave
  • Microphone and stand included
    Yes
  • Network Features
    Ethernet Control and Setup
  • Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker
    Yes
  • Special Features
    Up to 64 input capability, 4 assignable auxiliary channels

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.37cm) (including feet) x 19-1/2" (49.53cm) (including front panel, knobs, and rear panel connections)
  • Weight
    30 lbs (13.6 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    54 lbs (24.5 kg)

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2021-02-17

McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

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McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

McIntosh MX170 A/V Processor

  • 12 HDMI ports: HDCP 2.2/2.3, 18Gbps & 4:4:4 Color
  • 4K Ultra HD; Dolby Vision, HDR10 & HLG
  • 15.1 Audio Channels; eARC
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & Auro-3D