McIntosh has unveiled the new MHT300 Home Theatre Receiver, a 7.2 channel receiver designed to create high-end home cinema experiences.
Offering 120-150 watts of McIntosh power to every speaker with all seven channels being driven, the MHT300 reproduces on-screen action with full power on every speaker. It also supports 8L/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video on all four of its HDMI inputs and one HDMI output so the image will feel as realistic as the sound.
With consumer experience at the forefront of the brand’s values, the MHT300 was created to not only provide high-performance sound, but to be customisable and expandable. Its individual amplifier modules can be configured in a multitude of ways to suit any specific speaker configuration and additional external amplifiers can be connected to power the included Height 1 and Height 2 audio outputs, effectively turning the MHT300 into a 7.2.4 home theatre receiver.
Dirac Live Room Correction is also included to enable users to optimise their sound systems and adjust their audio output to the unique acoustics of the space.
“Considering the increase in video streaming services over the last decade, we are excited to share our latest innovation in home theatre with our customers for them to better enjoy their entertainment in the comfort of their home,” said Charlie Randall, president of McIntosh. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact the MHT300 will have on consumers’ at-home viewing and listening experiences.”
The MHT300 has the McIntosh signature black glass front panel, an illuminated McIntosh logo, rotary control knobs, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim all in a robustly built and durable chassis.
To prevent overdriving and damage to speakers, the MHT300 feature Power Guard signal overload technology. It also has Sentry Monitor short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage should current ever approach unsafe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal.
Eco-friendly on/off signal sensing that turns the unit off if no input signal has been detected for a set amount of time is also featured. Perhaps more conveniently, the feature also automatically turns the MHT300 on when it senses a signal from a home theatre processor.
The MHT300 will be available from March 2023 in the US and Canada with the rest of the world shortly thereafter. It is priced at £8,995.