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One-minute review While many modern AV receivers try to cram in endless features, often at the inevitable expense of fundamental sound quality, the MRX 540 from Canada’s Anthem focuses on sound first, and makes a sensible choice of useful extras for users seeking a mid-price surround system.  It has five channels of solid Class-AB power to drive a 5.1-channel surround system, along with seven pre-out sockets so that you could expand the system to handle two height channels, though additional amplifiers would then be required.   We were especially impressed by the ability to use any web browser to define and name your own inputs, mixing and matching the video and audio sockets and more to suit your system needs precisely. There’s also a high-quality microphone and stand in the box, allowing the MRX 540 to adjust its output to suit your room and speakers. (Image credit: Anthem) Anthem MRX 540 price and release date Available now Priced at $1,699 / £1,799 / AU$2,9...