The celebration in style of 75th anniversary of the foundation from the American McIntosh, one of the emblematic names in the history of High End audio, continues with a new addition to its envied portfolio: the MX200 A/V preamplifier/processor. Elegant and aristocratic, as dictated by the tradition of the legendary New York company, this sophisticated electronics constitutes a substantial update of the MX100which means it includes technical innovations of depth to live up to the demands of Home Cinema enthusiasts in capital letters and thus redefine the limits of the domestic audiovisual experience. Extremely versatile, the MX200 offers a processing capacity up to 11.2 channels, allowing the user adapt it perfectly to a wide range of speaker configurations, ranging from 5.1 up to 7.2.4 channels. Equipped with multi-dimensional surround sound algorithms Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, The new McIntosh also stands out for incorporating a generous connectivity analog and digital audio (with 2 optical and 2 coaxial inputs) with Departures balanced preamplifiers for 11 channels, which have been addedcompared to its predecessor, a balanced stereo input, 2 unbalanced stereo inputs (MM Phono and AUX) and as many unbalanced outputs for subwoofer.
As far as the video is concerned, there is 4 inputs and 1 HDMI output (all with bit rate up to 40 Gb/s and HDCP 2.3 copy protection) capable of supporting 8K signals at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hzguaranteeing full enjoyment of the most elaborate film and video game content of the moment. To this we must add the HDR compatibility via formats such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG or HDR10+, and, in parallel, with color spaces 4:4:4 and Rec. 2020. Likewise, regarding the HDMI output, it should be noted that it includes support for eARC functionality in order to maximize the sound from televisions equipped with it. As for the audio sectionthe MX200 benefits from engineering solutions imported from the Binghamton company’s digital components to showcase sonic performance Genuinely High Endhousing its interior nothing less than 7 D/A converters audiophile grade with 32-bit technology that, in the company of high-precision tone controls, adapt the sound to each person’s tastes.
The audio section of the McIntosh is completed with a functionality increasingly valued by demanding consumers: the room correctionmaterialized in the presence (license included) of the full bandwidth version of the prestigious Dirac Livea very advanced acoustic solution that, through the use of a exclusive patented phase mixing technologymakes it easy to make extremely precise time domain adjustments. This power is combined with ease of use supported by an intuitive management interface and a step-by-step guide to help streamline setup and achieve degree of customization very robust. Finally, let us emphasize that the MX200 can be controlled either from the remote control supplied as standard, or (via RS232 socket) from home automation equipment, with special mention in the latter case for the “Connects with Control4 Certification” approvals Control4 and “Works with Crestron Home” by Crestron.
