ANTHEM ANNOUNCE NEW MULTI-ROOM SYSTEMS

High-end home audio company Anthem has announced new multi-room distribution systems that also support room correction for individual zones. High-end home audio company Anthem has announced new multi-room distribution systems that also support room correction for individual zones.

The MDX-8 ($2499) and MDX-16 ($3699) feature advanced DSP processing, matrix switching of any input to any output, and cuttingedge Anthem amplification technology the company said provides smooth, efficient, and consistent high power and reliability.

The two systems are designed to simplify custom audio system installations while still providing quality sound.

Both are capable of providing 60 watts per channel at 8ohms, and can be bridged to provide 200 watts.

The MDX-16 features eight RCA inputs and four digital inputs (divided equally between coaxial and optical TOSLINK connections).

Outputs include eight Euroblock speakers, eight RCA subwoofer connections, 2 stereo-analog pass-through for daisy-chaining multiple units, and one digital optical TOSLINK jack.

The cheaper MDX-8 has four RCA inputs and one TOSLINK, and four stereo Euroblocks and four RCA subwoofer outputs.