McIntosh MX180AC A/V Processor

MX180 AC A/V Processor

The McIntosh MX180 AC A/V processor is aimed at home theater enthusiasts who demand uncompromising picture and sound quality. With support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz on all HDMI inputs and outputs, the MX180 delivers lifelike images with exceptional detail. It processes all common HDR formats – including HDR, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision – ensuring optimal contrast, color, and brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis.

For gamers and movie lovers, the MX180 offers features like Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) to ensure smooth, latency-free picture quality without delays. The processor is compatible with all leading 3D surround formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D, and supports ARC/eARC for lossless transmission of high-resolution audio signals from the TV.

The extensive connectivity options allow for the integration of a wide variety of sources: 5 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 4 optical and 3 coaxial digital inputs, a balanced AES/EBU input, USB audio, and analog inputs including a phono input. Up to 16 audio channels can be processed discretely, optionally via balanced outputs for 15.1 or 9.1.6 surround sound systems. With RoomPerfect, the MX180 provides precise room calibration and calibrated speaker levels – including bass adjustment – to ensure optimal sound from any listening position.

Operation is intuitive: sources can be individually named, volume and sound parameters fine-tuned, and two additional audio zones can be supplied via Zone B. Setup is done via a robust menu, web interface, or IP control. The design follows classic McIntosh aesthetics: black glass front, control knobs, illuminated logo, and aluminum end caps.

Technical specifications of the MX180 AC:

Connections
Multi-channel outputs (balanced): 15.1
Multi-channel inputs (unbalanced): 7.1
Stereo inputs (balanced): 2
Stereo inputs (unbalanced): 5 (including 1 Moving Magnet Phono)
Stereo outputs (unbalanced): 1 (Zone B)
Digital coaxial inputs: 3
Digital coaxial output: 1 (Zone B)
Digital Optical Inputs: 4
AES/EBU input (balanced): 1
HDMI inputs: 5
HDMI outputs: 2
USB ports: 2 × Type A, 1 × Type B (USB Audio 2.0, 24-bit/192 kHz asynchronous)
Subwoofer outputs: 4 additional AUX outputs
Network connection: 1 Ethernet

Maximum number of audio channels & zones
Maximum number of channels in Zone A: 16
Zone B outputs: Analog and digital (audio)

HDMI functions
Resolutions & refresh rates: 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
HDCP version: 2.3
Color space: 4:4:4
Color space extension: Rec. 2020 (BT.2020)
3D Video Pass-Through: Yes
Dynamic Lip-Sync: Yes
ARC/eARC: Yes (1 output each)
HDR support: HDR, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision (including Low Latency)
QMS (Quick Media Switching): Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes
QFT (Quick Frame Transport): Yes
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Yes

Signal processing
Total harmonic distortion (DSP bypass): 0.005?%
Dolby support: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround upmixer
DTS support: DTS:X Pro, Neural:X Surround Upmixer
Auro support: Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
Room calibration: RoomPerfect
Tone control: Bass and treble with adjustable frequency

Control & Display
Third-party control: RS232, Web/IP, IR
Individual crossover frequencies per speaker: Yes
Input/output indicator: 9 inputs / 9 outputs

General Specifications
Channel configurations: 15.1, 11.1 (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
Special features: Up to 64 inputs, 4 assignable AUX channels
Microphone & tripod: included in the scope of delivery

Dimensions & Weight
Device dimensions (W × H × D): 44.45 cm × 19.4 cm × 41.9 cm
Weight (net): 13.6 kg
Weight (shipping): 24.5 kg