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Anthem Statement A2 Power Amp

I am contemplating the Anthem Statement A2 power amp. Reviews of the amp are scarce and dealers around me do not have it handy for audition. This model seems to be around for more than a decade without any refresh from Anthem.  Any views or feedback on the Anthem A2?

ct221933
ct221933 OP
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Thank you auxinput.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

I was just thinking. This new idea may or may not work for you, but with your small space restrictions, you could look into the newer Class D ncore amps, such as ATI Technologies AT542NC.  It’s a two channel amp with fully balanced differential (bridged) amp modules. I’m not particularly a fan of Class D amps, but these seem to be better than the others and you do have severe space restrictions. The AT542NC would fit perfectly because it’s only 10-5/8" deep.

The Nord ncore amplifiers use a discrete Class A input stage (using either Sparkos or Sonic Imagery discrete op amps). These would be good for your situation. Their monoblocks are 9" deep, stereo models are 13" deep. Being Class D, you should be able to stack them no problem.

nutty
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Paradigm is the parent company of Paradigm. They are a sonic match.
I own a Anthem I225 Integrated amp. I love it. It's a beast and will drive any speaker I throw at it. Huge power supply. Nichicon caps. The amp your considering has even greater power. Bass, power and control. Never gets warm. I bought mine
from Chris of Parts Connexion (in Canada) through Audiogon and never looked back. 1 year warranty. However Alamo Electronics carries them locally in my area. (Cincinnati). 

It likes beefy speaker copper cable. 12 AWG or bigger. Straightwire Octave II sounds pretty good. And Double Shotguns of AQ Gibraltar.

I have a Ayre cx-7emp CD player, Ayre kx-5emp, Mark Levinson no 334 combo. 
I slide the Anthem in for fun every now and again. While the Levinson is much more transparent and natural sounding, especially with the Ayre preamp, the Anthem is a sledge hammer! Very fun amp. Very good equipment. Top notch for A/V. 1000 watt  monoblocks! Good luck, I like there stuff. 

N
clearthink
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" Paradigm is the parent company of Paradigm. They are a sonic match. "

Wow! That is so profound! You are really sticking your neck out on this pronouncement! 
woobie
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Whoa clearthink. I believe our friend nutty has only committed a "typo". "Paradigm is the sister company of Anthem". No need for sarcasm or rudeness. Most guests here are attempting to help each other. I'm sure his post was only to offer his experience with Anthem gear. Do you have any experience with Paradigm or Anthem gear you would like to share?

I've heard the I225 with Paradigm Reference studio 100v2 and v3's. These speakers like current. I can tell you that the Anthem drives them better than several other amps I've heard them paired with. NAD, Rotel, Denon, and the Anthem crushes them, hands down. 




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