Do exactly what Kota1 suggested. It is exactly what I did - bought an Arcam AVR10. I was impressed with how well it works. The streaming is really nice on it. The sound is better than all the Japanese receivers and better than NAD. Ive owned all of them but never owned Anthem. I just purchased a slightly used hegel 590 as the amplifier for the main 2 channels. That is where I chose to sink my $$$. The avr10 has pre outs for everything. Only thing it didn't have is a second zone.
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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OP, Crutchfield offers 60 day returns and @greenngoldcheesehead confirms its a great piece. Probably worth an audition. |
I have an Arcam AVR 11 I use with their PA 720 power amp, bi-amping ATC SCM19 speakers. I usually use the front 2 speakers only for music but with the additional channels I power a 9.1 HT system for TV and movies. I like the sound - clean, accurate and musical. I got the electronics from Crutchfield, who offer great service, and sometimes have returned items available at a discount Arcam are owned by Harman Kardon who are owned by Samsung. Neverthes you can get through to their support team and they do answer questions. Most of the design engineers from the A&R Cambridge days are long gone though, I was told. |
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