{"id":141983,"date":"2022-02-17T10:28:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T10:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=141983"},"modified":"2022-02-17T10:32:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T10:32:21","slug":"mcintosh-mx180-av-processor-with-8k-and-hdr-up-to-15-1-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/mcintosh-mx180-av-processor-with-8k-and-hdr-up-to-15-1-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"McIntosh MX180: AV processor with 8K and HDR up to 15.1 audio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>McIntosh introduced the MX180 audio\/video processor, which combines what it says are &#8220;the latest technological advances with a simplified setup program.&#8221;\u00a0Video-wise, it's compatible with 8K\/60Hz or 4K\/120Hz on all of its seven HDMI ports (five inputs and two outputs) &#8211; and each supports HDCP 2.3, 4:4:4 Color, Rec.\u00a02020, dynamic lip sync and 3D video transmission.<\/p>\n<p>On two HDMI outputs, the device will be able to output both the same image from one of the inputs, and two different ones &#8211; from two inputs to choose from.\u00a0At the same time, one of the HDMI outputs supports ARC in normal and extended versions.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/105_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1501\" height=\"771\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition, the MX180 received support for Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Fast Frame Transfer (QFT), and Fast Media Switching (QMS).\u00a0The processor also runs at a variable refresh rate (VRR).\u00a0As for HDR modes, in addition to static, Dynamic HDR, HDR10 +, HLG and Dolby Vision (including low latency) are supported.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The McIntosh MX180 based audio system can be configured up to 15.1 or 9.1.6 with 16 balanced XLR audio outputs.\u00a0The system works with 3D surround sound including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro as well as Auro-3D.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/106_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1503\" height=\"661\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Among the many digital and analog inputs and outputs on the rear panel of the MX180, there was even a place for a moving magnet phono input. The MX180 was equipped with RoomPerfect room correction technology. There is also a two-channel Zone B output, and if you need the simplest sound adjustments, there are bass and treble controls.<\/p>\n<p>It's all wrapped up in McIntosh's signature design, with a black glass front panel, familiar control knobs, an illuminated logo, and heavy-duty aluminum plates on the sides of the case.\u00a0The release of new items in the US and Canada is promised in February 2022 &#8211; then the geography of deliveries of the MX180 will expand.<\/p>\n<p>The MSRP for the McIntosh MX180 audio\/video processor is $17,000 in the US.<\/p>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--141983 \"        data-post-id=\"141983\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"rmp-title-141983\">                    <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\" id=\"rmp-title-141983\">                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