derrickdj1 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 51 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Anthem is a music first corporation. I've never heard one of their pieces of electronics that I didn't absolutely love. I currently have 2 of their products that I've owned for 10+ years and haven't had one iota of trouble from either which is amazing considering all the D2 with ARC can do. I've never needed a repair, reset or new software on either piece. I am just the opposite with Anthem. I have demo'ed several pieces of their gear and with different setups.. I find their amps a bit anemic, lack dynamics for the cost. Although, I would not take one for free, it goes to show how important it is to try a unit out for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: I am just the opposite with Anthem. I have demo'ed several pieces of their gear and with different setups.. I find their amps a bit anemic, lack dynamics for the cost. Although, I would not take one for free, it goes to show how important it is to try a unit out for yourself. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: I have demo'ed several pieces of their gear and with different setups.. I'd have to say set up issue? I've never heard their amps described as anemic before, just the opposite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I thought the same the first and second time. But, I have heard them in well Tx room, and also for HT and just have never been impressed. I will hold out hope for the day that one of their units puts a smile on my face. A lot of people like them and I may be a rare bird. For the money you will spend, I would just be open to a lot more choices to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Neither of the pieces I have has any amplification. I have a HT pre-pro and a 2 channel preamp. The only time I've heard the amps was at a showroom. They were hooked up to Paradigm speakers (sister company I believe) and they blew me way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Frzninvt said: The Anthem AVM-60 is $3K though unless they can be found for half that amount it is more than I want to spend right now. I am leaning toward the Onkyo at this point. I can understand that. Are you up for considering a flagship AVR like the Anthem MRX-710 or NAD T777 or T787? As far as I know, both NAD and Anthem equip the AVR's with the same guts as their pre/pros plus onboard amplification. All have 7.1/7.2 preouts. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/receivers-nad-t787-t-787-best-sounding-av-receiver-with-warranty-and-free-4k-video-module-2017-06-29-miscellaneous https://www.audiogon.com/listings/receivers-nad-t-777-t777-av-receiver-with-warranty-and-vm300-4k-video-module-installed-2017-06-26-miscellaneous https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/6194707495.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, derrickdj1 said: I am just the opposite with Anthem. I have demo'ed several pieces of their gear and with different setups.. I find their amps a bit anemic, lack dynamics for the cost. Although, I would not take one for free, it goes to show how important it is to try a unit out for yourself. I feel the opposite also. I feel they are about as close as I have heard to the Acurus amps I own and have owned. Dead on neutral with great dynamics, detail, and punch. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 That NAD 787 is a beast! I suppose I could part with my 7 channel amp and just use the receiver since it looks pretty stout and I am running all Heritage anyway. I did love the sound of my NAD T163 but the background hiss was really annoying. When it died the Emo was intended to be a temporary replacement. I have a brother in law that lives in Wake Forest, NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 5 hours ago, derrickdj1 said: I will hold out hope for the day that one of their units puts a smile on my face. I wish you were closer Derrick. There's been many a shit eating grin induced in my HT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 56 minutes ago, Frzninvt said: That NAD 787 is a beast! Yes it is. 56 minutes ago, Frzninvt said: I suppose I could part with my 7 channel amp and just use the receiver since it looks pretty stout and I am running all Heritage anyway. I am a huge outboard amp fan but the onboard amps of the 787 are pretty stout. I know those in my T773 sure do have some ooomph. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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