Every other piece of AV gear I have, and that numbers 7, work every time with the Harmony. Here's some images I grabbed from my unit: (when accessing via my computer)Īlso, the Krell seems to have about a 60% success rate when accepting remote input commands from my Harmony hub unit. Yes - you can access it through a web browser, which is extremely helpful - but it man it looks like it was written in DOS pre AOL.I actually had to make an excel spreadsheet so I could track all the menus, sub-menus, etc - because it is extremely confusing to use and you never quite know what you are doing since there is no graphic presentation of where you actually are in the sub-menus. I will say - I am unhappy with the On Screen Display (OSD) and programming menu. It also has tons of inputs, outputs, and configuration settings. Stereo playback is just absolutely top notch. I have a Krell Foundation 4k UHD and I can say that the sound quality is very impressive. As far as sound, with movies it's great, but I don't use it for 2-channel listening, as I have a separate system for that. You get a visualization of the peaks, so it's helpful if you move into getting room treatments, I don't know if the output visualizations are available with the MX151.

The Anthem AVM60 is pretty slick, especially with room correction. I've owned one and I liked the sound signature on it. Many places are blowing out the higher end Marantz models, to make room for the new stuff. I've ran one in my 2-channel setup, unbelievable. It has Dolby Atmos and also has the MEN220 built into it, which is worth its weight in gold for room correction. After stating everything I just stated, if you can pick a used one up, you will not be disappointed with that piece. As a FYI, and I hope I don't get flagged, The Music Room has a used MX151. I suppose one might say that's the game you play which I concur in the $1k-$2k range, but as a consumer, I expect more for a $6k HT preamp. straight 2-channel, this is now a consideration I evaluate. Being that HT is super dynamic in new technologies vs. I'm not advocating to not go with McIntosh, just know that the code/features within the chassis will be its forever limit. When you're dropping $5k plus on a HT pre, inability to upgrade it with firmware or modules, it creates a Stockholm Syndrome mentality. The one challenge I have with McIntosh and HT, is they havne't quite embraced the capabilities of modules and firmware upgrades. I still own the MX121, but recently swapped it out for the Anthem AVM60.

Mcintosh mx151 review