McIntosh MX-150 A/V Controller Upgraded to MX-151

This unit is in excellent condition. The remote control does show some wear. This Mcintosh MX-150 has had the firmware updated to the MX-151. It provides all audio options, except Atmos. It also supports 3D video over HDMI, and decodes the newer higher bit rate Codecs --DTS Master Audio and Dolby True HD.

This unit has integrated Roomperfect created by Lyngdorf for McIntosh. Roomperfect is a very sophisticated room correction process that corrects timing and phase as well as room reflections. Roomperfect is very well known for getting GREAT Bass,and it does , but it also gets everything else really right. it is in my opinion the best room correction available today.

This unit is in excellent condition. It comes with the original power cord, remote control, microphone and stand, original boxes as well as the user's manual.

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The MX150 features five HDMI 1.3 audio/video inputs and is engineered to function with all the latest audio processing technologies to ensure seamless compatibility and maximum performance with Blu-ray disc players. In addition to its ability to decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, it also affords decoding of Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital 5.1/7.1, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS 5.1/7.1, DTS ES, Discrete 6.1, DTS ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo 6, DTS 96/24. The unit's five Component, two S-Video and two Composite video inputs ensure the ultimate in home entertainment expandability, with user preferences assignable per source.

Video signals are minimally processed in order to preserve their integrity and maximize hardware compatibility. Analog video is transcoded to digital HDMI with the original scan type, line resolution and frame rate preserved. HDMI video is passed through unaltered.

For added flexibility in multi-zone system building, the MX150 is a 2-zone controller with both zones controllable from the front panel or with remote sensors/keypads and comes complete with an event based learning remote control.

The MX150 carries on in the McIntosh tradition of sonic excellence with exceedingly low noise and distortion performance. Two balanced inputs combine with balanced outputs and a differential balanced audio topology to offer superb low-level linearity. Coaxial and optical digital audio inputs are provided along with an AES/EBU balanced digital input for use with fine-quality outboard DACs such as the McIntosh MDA1000. An on-screen user interface is menu-driven and intuitive for ease of system set up. An RS232 input offers compatibility with third party remote control systems while McIntosh Power Control and Data Ports enable the MX150 to control an entire McIntosh system from a single hand-held remote.

The MX150's audio processing capabilities provide users with maximum flexibility and performance when used with today's most sophisticated high-definition audio formats. Multiple surround and music modes utilizing the latest 24-bit converters provide thrilling surround effects and breathe new life into stereo recordings. Pure analog and two-channel bypass modes are provided, as is low noise MM phono preamp. In addition, balanced and unbalanced connections are included.

Notably, the MX150's audio processor and room correction technologies work in concert to automatically optimize loudspeaker delay, bass management, crossover settings and room equalization. This process is exceedingly accurate, with loudspeaker distances set to within a fraction of an inch tolerance.

The original purchase price for this unit was $12,000, plus the upgrade.