# 'Quite possibly the last AV processor you'll ever need to buy': McIntosh's new home theater processor is a beast that offers up to 9.4.4 Dolby Atmos channels, 10x HDMI ports, and the complete collapse of your personal finances

> McIntosh MX124 AV processor launches for a cool $15,000 (about £11,079 / AU$21,423)13. 4 audio channels to 7. 4.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/mcintoshs-new-av-processor-can-handle-9-4-4-channels-of-dolby-atmos-and-7x-4k-120hz-hdmi-ports?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a58ca6b2ff7fd7fb1bb6493)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #nasa #processor #channels #mcintosh #atmos #beast #collapse #complete
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