Anthem AVM 20 vs AMV 30
I agree with Prpixel. I have have owned the AVM-20 for almost two years now. I would not sell this unit unless there was an emergency. The sound just keeps getting better and better over time....two channel analog direct/or digital and HT. I would highly recommend the AVM-20 if there is a cost savings involved in regards to choosing between the 30 versus the 20. Good luck on your choice. |
Ok, Ok...someone point me to some links to some REAL REVIEWS BY PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS! yeah I know it's sometimes not accurate, and often biased. yet I'd really like to here some real reviews for myself. Then I'll try to hunt down a deal with one of these things setup and see if I can make anything of it. Personally, I'd like to think the AVM20/30 whatever is killer! It looks like a good piece, and has lots of features...and comes from a company with a history(old SF) of good gear originally. Hummmm..maybe I'll call Paradigm and ask em who's dealing Anthem in my area, and who's got one set up for demo'ing. |
It is now 2008, I have a Anthem avm 30 after owning ayre acoustics v-5xe,k-5,cx-7 2 channel system. The Anthem does everything the Ayre did and has changed my mind about cost no object stuff. It doesnt get any better then this other then different tonal qaulities someone may prefer to the next person, and interconnects and cables will do this at a very cost effective price. |
This looks like a very old thread. If it is any help to others - I am still quite pleased with my really old AVM20 - terrific functionality better than anything else, IMHO. Only drawback is that I found it benefitted slightly from power conditioning (the only component I have that does) - however I have an Apple Mac Mini plugged into the same set of wall outlets as the system - so the switched mode power supply for this PC could very well be the culprit. I also migrated to this mere DSP HT multi-channel preamp as a source from other much higher end (but limited functionality) dedicated sources such as high end CD player and high end analog preamp. I use the DAC in the AVM20 to feed everything else. I did not look back. My philosophy is similar to this (see Steps to Great Sound) and my observations are similar this (See Blind Listening tests). Perhaps I am lucky to have tin ears! |
