JBL MA7100HP: high-performance 7.2 AV receiver, Dirac Live Ready
The MA7100HP is the seven-channel model of the HP line, the upper part of the MA series. It takes the 7.2 layout with DTS:X and Dolby Atmos from the MA710, but raises power to 125 W per channel, doubles the HDMI outputs, transmits as well as receives over Bluetooth and is prepared for Dirac Live room correction. The chassis changes too: it is taller and deeper than that of the MA310, MA510 and MA710.
The seven channels use low-noise Class D amplification and accept 5.1.2 or 7.1 layouts; the fronts can be run bi-amped. Being Dirac Live Ready, the unit lets the acoustic correction software be activated with a Dirac licence bought separately, while EZ Set EQ stays available for basic equalisation. The second HDMI video output and the Zone 2 audio output take content to another room. The LCD display is a colour graphic type, and an adjustable strip of coloured LED light runs beneath the glass front.
Key features
- 7.2 channels: 125 W RMS each into 8 ohms and 175 W RMS into 4 ohms (20 Hz - 20 kHz, two channels active, distortion not above 0.5%)
- Six inputs and two outputs on HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3, eARC, 8K/60 Hz and 4K/120 Hz
- HDR10+, Dolby Vision and the VRR, ALLM, QFT, HFR gaming functions
- Dirac Live Ready, with a separate licence, plus EZ Set EQ
- Streaming with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Roon Ready over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Bluetooth v5.3 for both reception and transmission, with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive
- MM phono input, Pure Analog mode, IP control
Connections
Audio sources come in through three digital sockets (coaxial, optical, USB), two unbalanced RCA line inputs and the moving-magnet phono input with ground. On the output side there are RCA pre-outs for stereo Zone 2 and for two subwoofers; the wired network uses the RJ45 socket. The digital signal is handled at up to 24-bit/192 kHz. A remote control is supplied.
Technical data
Measurements with feet and loudspeaker terminals: 135 mm high, 432 mm wide, 396.4 mm deep. Weight of 7.4 kg. Maximum consumption of 700 W; in standby it stays under 0.5 W. Glass front with a fingerprint-resistant finish, on sale in Black or White.
