@chris_lansman : you seem to quote and link ASR "reviews" every chance you get. Have you tried asking THEM what processor they would recommend for you?
Anthem vs Arcam
I am trying to upgrade my receiver. I currently have the Marantz 5015. A lot of folks recommend the Anthem and the Arcam. I have owned Emotiva products in the past and don’t want to own another at the moment. I need something that supports 4K. Do not need 8K. Do not need >7 channels. I am currently only running 3 and will only ever go up to 7 maybe...
I do not need the processor to have any amps as I have an external amp.
I like the look of the Anthem AVM70 but cant find a used one in my budget. The AVM60 looks decent but I saw a poor reviews of its SINAD performance on this thread (https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/anthem-avm60-review-av-processor.20155/)
I then started looking at Arcam receivers but don’t know much yet about them.
I want something that will last a few years. Doesn’t struggle with HDMI issues. Has a clean interface and is relatively easy to setup. Offers the OSD overlaid on 4K content. Has decent room correction. I don’t need XLR outs RCA is fine. Dont need any second zone stuff or multiple monitor outs. I do want Doly Vision support and HDR support.
Any pointers on what to start hunting for would be much appreciated and any feedback on the two brands.
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@thyname thanks for that great advise. |
I like the sound of Arcam, just never thought of them seriously as a HT vendor. Perhaps others can enlighten me, but to my memory many stereo companies have made half-hearted attempts to get into HT processing and AVRs but few have stuck it out or really developed a broad portfolio of products that makes me feel really comfortable about their HT line. For instance, if Audio Research suddenly developed a HT processor.... just one... I probably would avoid it thinking they don't have the engineering chops to keep it up to date. I haven't kept up with Arcam in forever though, so not sure how much of this applies. |
ASR reviews garbage. I would not care for anything they say. I owned an AVM60 for 4 years. I traded in for Marantz AV7706. About 2800 from local dealer. Before the price went up I think. It had a hum in my system where Anthem did not. Went back and paid another 600 and got AVM70. Hum gone. Both sounded about same in my system. The Marantz gui is faaaaar better than anthem. I think I prefer arc sound in the end. Also the cardboard rocket to hold mic for a $3000 processor is ridiculously cheapo move on Marantz. Anthem gives real mic with calibration file and tripod. Comes with toroidal transformer. Hence no hum. Go for the 70. Search for a deal and grab it. I have never heard Arcam but historically very good stuff. |
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