McIntosh MX200 Home theater preamp/processor

The centerpiece of your McIntosh home theater

Moving from an all-in-one receiver to a preamp/processor like the McIntosh MX200 plus a separate power amplifier is one of the best ways to elevate your home theater. Separating the amplification from the processor minimizes noise and interference, giving you crystal-clear audio and video performance.This pre/pro is instantly recognizable as a McIntosh, thanks to its black glass front panel, chunky metal knobs, and illuminated logo.

Well-connected for high performance

The MX200 features versatile audio inputs, including a balanced line input for a compatible hi-fi component, a dedicated turntable input, and optical and coax digital inputs for digital sources. And with four HDMI 2.1 inputs and an eARC port, it lets you watch the highest-resolution content available from streaming boxes, Blu-ray players, and game systems. Its 11.2-channel preamp output features XLR balanced connections for all full-range channels, making it a perfect match for the McIntosh MI347 home theater amplifier.

Immersive surround sound

With additional amplifiers, you can run up to 11 channels in a 7.2.4 or 9.2.2 system for even more involving 3D Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround sound. The MX200's 11-channel processing lets you run an ultra-immersive system with up to four upward-firing or in-ceiling speakers for overhead effects. With its seven premium 32-bit DACs, this pre/pro accurately reproduces every aspect of a movie's soundtrack with precision.

Tailored to your room

Dirac Live® is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry, and it comes standard on the MX200. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room's specific acoustic challenges. By using Dirac, you'll let your speakers achieve their full sonic potential and bring your surround sound to exciting new heights.

HDMI features:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 4 in, 1 out
• all inputs and ARC/eARC output support 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz video, and 4K/60Hz
• all ports have 40Gbps of bandwidth
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
• supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, and HLG
• 3D video pass-through
• supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
• eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

Other connections:

• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• 1 analog RCA line-level stereo input
• 1 stereo balanced XLR input
• digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
• rear-panel USB port for service or setup only
• rear-panel Ethernet port for setup and updates only
• RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers
• two Power Control trigger jacks provide convenient turn-on/off of other McIntosh components
• Data Port provides remote control of connected McIntosh source components
• removable power cord