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Anthem Statement P5 amp and Golden Ear Triton One speakers

I have the opportunity to purchase the p5 amp and Triton one speakers and am trying to get reviews, opinions on both the amp and the speakers both individually and working together. They would be used for both music and home theater. Will add center, surrounds. Also considering Rega p3 turntable. Can't do dedicated music and home theater now. 
storm7
storm7 OP
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Are you speaking of professional reviewers and magazines?

storm7 OP
8 posts
 
I have seen some of those was hoping to hear from people who own or have owned them. Also looking for more information about the amp as well.

gdnrbob
4,417 posts
 
I know many people adore the Golden Ear, but in my experience I felt I could do better.
If you can, go to a dealer (and there seems to be a lot) and listen to them and judge for yourself before you make a purchase. Unfortunately, I have no experience with Anthem and cannot guide you there.
B
storm7 OP
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Thanks B. If you don't mind would you tell me what you decided on?

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stereo5
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I have both the Triton 1 and Triton 2 and have a deposit on the new Triton Reference which won't be shipping to late May\early June.  My Triton 1 are powered by a 160wpc solid state amp and an all tube preamp.  I absolutely LOVE the sound.  The Triton 2 are powered by a Parasound Halo Integrated amp at 160wpc.  I am quite satisfied with the sound from this system as well.

When the GE dealer demoed the Triton1, he first did it with a Rotel integrated, it sounded horrible.  I asked if he had any better electronics, and he brought out the best Anthem amp he had.  It sounded thin and overly bright.  While that may be ok for home theater, not so for high end audio.  I almost didn't buy the speakers because of the demo, but I took a leap of faith and I am very happy I did.  I liked the 1 so much that I bought the 2 later that year for another system I have.

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