{"product_id":"minidsp-flex-htx-plus","title":"miniDSP Flex HTx+","description":"\u003ch1\u003e8-channel balanced home theater processor with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniDSP Flex HTx+ is a 1U rackmount multichannel DSP processor designed for home theater, multichannel audio and advanced audio processing applications. The big brother of the Flex HT+, it combines an onboard Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoder, the miniDSP toolbox, and 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs available in both balanced and unbalanced form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt-in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, HDMI eARC connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the key upgrade over the Flex HTx: the Flex HTx+ decodes Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X and DTS streams on its own. Decoding works from the HDMI input, the coaxial SPDIF input and the Toslink optical input. With the Flex HTx, the source had to output PCM; here, the processor handles the soundtrack as it comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HDMI eARC\/ARC port lets you connect the processor straight to your TV and get its audio over a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e8 analog inputs and outputs, on RCA or balanced jack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 8 input channels and 8 output channels is available both on unbalanced RCA and on balanced 6.35 mm (1\/4\") TRS jack. The Flex HTx+ connects just as easily to hi-fi amplifiers as to active speakers or professional amps, and its 1U format with the supplied removable rack ears makes it at home in a studio rack or an equipment cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the digital side, you get stereo coaxial and optical SPDIF inputs, plus multichannel USB Audio up to 7.1: connected to a computer, the Flex HTx+ works as an 8-channel USB DAC, driven by a multicore XMOS USB processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull DSP processing, with Dirac Live as an option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the processor is an Analog Devices SHARC 400 MHz DSP running 32-bit floating point. The miniDSP toolbox gives you routing, bass management, parametric EQ, active crossovers, advanced biquads, delay and gain. Everything you need to integrate subwoofers properly or run multi-way speakers actively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flex HTx+ supports multichannel Dirac Live 3.x, on 8 channels and full range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is an optional, paid software upgrade that is not included with the unit. Dirac ART and Dirac Live Bass Control are not available on this model: for those features, miniDSP recommends the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minidsp-tide16\"\u003eminiDSP Tide16\u003c\/a\u003e. To measure your room with Dirac Live, you need a measurement microphone (UMIK-1 or UMIK-2), not included, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minidsp-umik-1\"\u003eminiDSP UMIK-1\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for, and how it compares with the Flex HT+ and Tide16\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flex HTx+ is for anyone who wants a compact rackmount home theater processor that decodes immersive formats on its own, while keeping the flexibility of a miniDSP DSP and balanced connections. It sits above the Flex HT+ in the range. If your system calls for Dirac ART or Dirac Live Bass Control, though, the Tide16 is the one to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn daily use, the front-panel OLED display, volume knob and infrared remote keep things simple. Setup is done with the miniDSP Device Console software, and software and firmware updates are free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to order: miniDSP expects first shipments at the end of November 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U rackmount multichannel processor, removable rack ears included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 analog inputs on unbalanced RCA and balanced 6.35 mm TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 analog outputs on unbalanced RCA and balanced 6.35 mm TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X and DTS decoding from HDMI, coaxial SPDIF and Toslink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI eARC\/ARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo coaxial and optical SPDIF digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultichannel USB Audio up to 7.1, 8-channel USB DAC, multicore XMOS USB processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog Devices SHARC 400 MHz DSP, 32-bit floating point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouting, bass management, parametric EQ, crossovers, advanced biquads, delay and gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultichannel Dirac Live 3.x (8 channels, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) as an optional paid upgrade, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirac ART and Dirac Live Bass Control not available on this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 127 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: -120 dB (0.0001%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel OLED display, volume knob, infrared remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup via miniDSP Device Console, free software and firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Flex HTx+, IR remote, 12 V universal power supply, USB cable, removable 1U rack ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: measurement microphone (UMIK-1 or UMIK-2) required for Dirac Live, TRS to XLR cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"miniDSP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55038543921475,"sku":"MINIDSPFLEXHTXPLUS","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5615\/5715\/files\/Flex-HTx-_front_-600px.png?v=1794397928","url":"https:\/\/coolkidsaudio.com\/en\/products\/minidsp-flex-htx-plus","provider":"Cool Kids Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}