Replacing the MRX 310 at the entry to Anthem’s new lineup, the new MRX 520 offers a simple-yet-powerful set of features, including 5.1-channel surround output with pre-amp outputs for each channel, and seven HDMI inputs to link up your entire home theater system. The device also offers dual parallel HDMI outputs, including one with ARC, which allows audio from your TV to be passed back to the receiver to your surround system over a single HDMI cable.

Like all of the new MRX receivers, the 520 also adds conversion 4K UHD passthrough via HDMI 2.0a, which allows for top-tier 4K resolution at 60fps, along with support for HDR in preparation for the new generation of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players coming down the pike. It’s a nice bit of future-proofing that makes the 520 a great starter component. But hardcore home theater enthusiasts looking to take part in the latest surround sound formats, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, will want to move up to the MRX 720 — that’s where the real action starts.

• 4 speaker Profile memories
• Two Sub Out Jacks
• 4k 50/60 18.2 Gbps switching
• BT.2020 Color Gamut