BRAND: McIntosh
SERIES: MX123 A/V Processor
TYPE: Sources
The MX123 A/V Processor marries a long tradition of uncompromising McIntosh sound quality with the latest home theater technologies to bring you an unsurpassed luxury home entertainment experience. The MX123 supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz resolutions and refresh rates. It can also upscale lower resolutions to 8K to produce the best possible picture quality.
OVERVIEW
- 10 HDMI ports: 4K/60Hz; HDCP 2.3; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 color spacing; Dynamic Lip-sync
- 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz on 1 HDMI input & 2 HDMI outputs
- HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; Dolby Vision
- Quick Media Switching; Auto Low Latency Mode; Quick Frame Transport; Variable Refresh Rate
- 13.2 Audio Channels; eARC/ARC; Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth; Spotify Connect
- Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D; IMAX Enhanced; 360 Reality Audio; MPEG-H Audio
- Connects with Control4 Certification; Works with Crestron Home Certification
- Audyssey MultEQ XT32
The MX123 features upgraded digital audio processing capabilities that results in 2 more discrete audio channels, bringing the MX123 to 13.2 discrete audio channels compared to 11.2 in the previous model. These 13.2 discrete channels are available via both balanced and unbalanced audio outputs that can be used in a variety of home theater speaker configurations; 2 additional unbalanced outputs offer further connection flexibility. DSD and ALAC playback support have been doubled to DSD128 and ALAC 192kHz for better high resolution audio performance.
To satisfy the video needs of your home cinema, the MX123 has 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs. All HDMI inputs and outputs support HDCP 2.3; Rec. 2020; 4:4:4 color spacing; Dynamic Lip-sync; and 3D Video pass-through. To create the most life-like and realistic picture possible, all MX123 HDMI ports support a myriad of high dynamic range formats: HDR (static HDR); Dynamic HDR; HDR10+; HLG; and Dolby Vision (including low latency). These technologies will ensure every moment of a video is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast, and color – on a scene-by-scene or even a frame-by-frame basis.
Of the 10 HDMI ports, 1 input and 2 outputs are 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz compatible with the rest supporting 4K/60Hz.
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The MX123 can be paired with a variety of home theater amplifiers such as our MC303, MC255, MC257, MC8207, MI347, MI254, or MI128 amplifiers and any of our floor standing, in-wall or in-ceiling speakers to create an enviable and enjoyable cinema experience in the comfort of your home. Front panel buttons or a comprehensive remote control allow for easy system operation. It’s complete with McIntosh design fundamentals of a backlit black glass front panel with an illuminated logo, control knobs, an easy to read display, and aluminum end caps.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response:
±0.5dB from 20Hz-20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Rated Output Voltage:
2.5 Vrms Unbalanced
5.0 Vrms Balanced
Inputs:
9 Stereo (8 unbalanced + 1 balanced)
7 HDMI
4 Composite
3 Component
2 Optical
2 Coax
1 Multi-channel 7.1 (unbalanced)
Outputs:
15 Balanced (configured for 13.2)
17 Unbalanced (configured for 13.2)
3 HDMI (1 is eARC)
2 Composite (1 for zone B)
2 Stereo (unbalanced for zones B & C)
1 Component
Video Processing:
4K Ultra HD native sources, Upconverting to 4K Ultra HD High Dynamic Range (HDR): Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG IMAX Enhanced.
Audio Processing:
Dolby: Atmos, TrueHD plus legacy formats
DTS: DTS:X/Virtual:X/HDMaster Audio plus legacy formats
Auro: 3D, Auro-Matic, 9.1, 10.1 IMAX Enhanced
Control:
Remote control, network, RS232
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 7-5/8” (19.37cm) including feet x 19-1/2” (49.53cm) including the front panel, knobs & cables
Weight:
55 lbs (25 kg) in shipping carton
Non-McIntosh-Provided Services:
Embedded and/or non-embedded services (including but not limited to AirPlay 2 and Spotify), are necessary for full functionality, are provided by companies unrelated to McIntosh, and are beyond McIntosh’s control. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against interruption, discontinuance, unsatisfactory performance, reduced Product functionality, or damages of any kind attributable to such services or their providers.
