$9,000.00

A/V Processor

If you have a trade-in, request Trade-in Price.

 

Only available for in-store purchase.

Product Description

The McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor is eligible for Overture’s trade-in program for an in-store sale. As America’s premier McIntosh audio dealer, we can give you the most for any audio equipment you would like to trade-in on a McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor. You can request a trade-in price by filling out our trade-in form.

  • 10 HDMI ports: HDCP 2.3, 18Gbps & 4:4:4 Color
  • 8K/60Hz, 4K Ultra HD; Dolby Vision, HDR10 & HLG
  • 13.2 Audio Channels; eARC; Apple AirPlay 2
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D & IMAX Enhanced

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. It is compatible with all the leading home theater surround sound and object-based 3D audio formats including Dolby® Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D®. It’s also fully compatible with modern 4K Ultra HD video sources and can upscale lower resolutions to 4K Ultra HD for the best possible picture quality.

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.

For the video needs of your home theater, the MX123 has 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs. All HDMI inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3, making the MX123 compliant and compatible with digital content protection specifications for well into the future. They all also have 18Gbps of bandwidth to support High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG; 8K/60Hz & 4K/120HZ; 4:4:4 color spacing; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through. Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality is included on 1 of the HDMI outputs. eARC offers improved bandwidth so the MX123 can receive higher resolution audio from your TV to produce the best possible sound quality. Additional connections include: 4 digital audio inputs; 1 balanced and 8 unbalanced analog stereo audio inputs (including 1 dedicated as a Moving Magnet phono input to connect a turntable); an unbalanced 7.1 multi-channel audio input; 3 component and 4 composite video inputs; 1 USB Type A input; 2 unbalanced analog stereo outputs; and 2 composite and 1 component video outputs.

An exciting new feature on the MX123 is IMAX® Enhanced. IMAX Enhanced is a set of stringent performance standards established by IMAX and DTS® to create a consistent and higher bar for image and sound performance on premium devices. It utilizes a sophisticated, advanced algorithm designed to produce the highest-quality, sharpest 4K HDR images. IMAX and DTS will also partner with award-winning Hollywood sound mixers to use a special variant of the DTS:X codec technology included in the MX123 to deliver an IMAX signature sound experience in your home theater.

Streaming options1 on the MX123 have been upgraded from the previous model. The MX123 now includes Apple® AirPlay 2® along with Bluetooth® and Spotify Connect for easy streaming from your mobile devices. AirPlay 2 is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room – with a tap or by just asking Siri – right from an iPhone®, iPad®, HomePod, or Apple TV®. It offers multiroom audio, Siri voice control, and enhanced playback. TuneIn is also included for further music streaming options – including McIntosh Music. To assist with streaming performance and reliability, wireless connectivity has been improved to include 2.4/5GHz dual band support.

Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 is included and will calibrate the MX123 to your home theater’s unique acoustical properties, letting it deliver the clearest and most balanced earth-shattering sound possible. Each discrete audio channel has its own 32-bit premium Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) to produce the best audio quality. Bass and treble tone controls plus a 9-band equalizer offer additional fine-tuning. The MX123 also gives you the flexibility to create 2 additional zones in your house and send select audio and/or video to each zone.

The MX123 can be paired with a variety of home theater amplifiers such as our MC303, MC255, MC257, MC8207, MI128 or MI254 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.

CONNECTIVITY

  • Multi-Channel Outputs Balanced
    13.2
  • Multi-Channel Inputs Unbalanced
    7.1
  • Multi-Channel Outputs Unbalanced
    15.2
  • Stereo Inputs Balanced
    1
  • Stereo Inputs Unbalanced
    8
    (including 1 Moving Magnet Phono)
  • Stereo Outputs Unbalanced
    2
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    2
  • Digital Coaxial Output
    0
  • Digital Optical Input
    2
  • AES/EBU Balanced Input
    0
  • HDMI Input
    7
  • HDMI Output
    3
  • HDBT Output
    0
  • USB
    1 Type A
  • Component Input
    3
  • Component Output
    1
  • Composite Input
    4
  • Composite Output
    2
  • Subwoofer 2 Output
    Yes
    (discrete signal from subwoofer 1)
  • Network Connection
    1
  • Max # of audio channels in Zone A
    15
  • Additional Zone Outputs
    Zone 2: HDMI audio/video, component video, composite video, analog stereo audio
    Zone 3: Analog stereo audio
  • Advanced Connections
    Ethernet Web interface and firmware update, IP-based control, Web Data Streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect

HDMI FEATURES

  • Resolution and Refresh Rates
    8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz on 1 HDMI input and 2 HDMI outputs (4K/60Hz on all other ports)
  • HDCP
    2.3
  • 4:4:4 Color
    Yes
  • Rec. 2020 (BT.2020)
    Yes
  • 3D video pass-through
    Yes
  • Dynamic Lip-sync
    Yes
  • ARC
    Yes (on 1 output)
  • eARC
    Yes (on 1 output)
  • Video Scaling
    8K Upconversion
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    HDR (static HDR), Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision (including low latency)
  • Quick Media Switching (QMS)
    Yes (on 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz ports)
  • Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
    Yes (on 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz ports)
  • Quick Frame Transport (QFT)
    Yes (on 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz ports)
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    Yes (on 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz ports)

PROCESSING

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (DSP Bypass)
    0.005%
  • Dolby Processing
    Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround Upmixer
  • DTS Processing
    DTS-X, Neural:X Surround Upmixer, DTS Virtual:X
  • Auro Processing
    Auro 3D, Auro-Matic, Auro 9.1, 10.1
  • Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode
    Yes
  • MPEG-H Audio
    Yes
  • 360 Reality Audio
    Yes
  • IMAX Enhanced
    Yes
  • Room Correction
    Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume, DSX

CONTROL

  • Third Party Control
    RS232, Web IP, IR Input
  • Tone Controls
    9 Band Equalizer, Bass and Treble
  • OSD Overlay on HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Input-Output Format Indicators
    9 in and 9 out
  • Control of McIntosh Sources
    Yes, by handheld remote, 1 Data Out, 2 Power Control Trigger jacks

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Channel Formats
    13.2, 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
  • Microphone and stand included
    Yes
  • Network Features
    Wi-Fi dual band 2.4/5GHz, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect
  • Unique Crossover Frequency, Each Speaker
    Yes
  • Special Features
    Rear Panel USB-Apple Dock, HDMI in standby, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit 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 front panel, knobs, rear panel connections and USB drive)
  • Unit Weight
    31 lbs (14 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    55 lbs (25 kg)

Brand

McIntosh

Viewed as the standard bearer by recording artists and producers, McIntosh has come to represent performance and reliability. All components include that iconic blue Watt output meter synonymous with high-end sound. Ready to unleash the magic behind some of the most iconic moments in music history including Woodstock and The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound?

Get the best sound performance for 2-channel, theaters or distributed audio with McIntosh. Its handcrafted products include amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono preamplifiers, receivers and home theater processors. The company has offered its revered electronics since 1949 and expanded its range with speakers in the 1970s. And in recent years, it's added an even more intimate approach to high-end audio with its headphone amplifiers featuring built-in DACs.

Their various products make it easy to design systems that best match your listening preferences and budgets. However you like to listen or wherever your music lives, it's possible to listen just as the artist intended with the help of McIntosh components. Enjoy the purest sound reproduction with two-chassis preamplifier designs like the C12000 the perfect pair for your vinyl records. Take control of your digital sound to new heights with their DACs featuring Hybrid Drive solid state and vacuum tube technology.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of McIntosh audio components, selling customers the best audio components from McIntosh in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new McIntosh product? You can trade-in any component towards a McIntosh component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.