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Anthem or Emotiva

I currently am using a Pioneer Elite SC-65 as a pre-amp, not using any of the amplifier section asI'm not impressed with the audio output....I have an Anthem PVA-7 amplifier that the Pioneer feeds into. 
I'm looking at replacing the Pioneer and due to my budget, and lack of knowledge of hi end audio gear, I am looking at either the Anthem AVM-60 or the Emotiva XPS-1.....If it was you, which one would you get?? OR is there something better for the same money?? 
joeschmoe
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willland
846 posts
 
Anthem.

Bill
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jennerl
16 posts
 
I know you didnt mention it but any reason you wouldn't consider a Marantz preamp?
amansuman1
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Anthem or try the marantz av8802A...it is a highly regarded preamp and you can pick up a open box for $1800 since they just released the 8805
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jnovak
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If you don't require all the bells and whistles that the latest Anthem offers, consider the Anthem MRX710. I picked one up for $900.00. A steal! It blows everything away that I've tried at least in sound quality. Good luck. Joe
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jra_samba
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I'm going to go against the flow and say Emotiva :-).

I standardized on the XMC-1 (I have three of them) and moved to them from the Pioneer SC-1222K. Couldn't be happier with the sound upgrade !
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