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Anthem 225 vs Yamaha A-S2000

Hi guys. So I have some new speakers on the way (4ohm but high sensitivity custom scanspeak standmounts) and am looking between the Anthem and the Yamaha for a good integrated.

Unfortunately, I live in a state where I will not be able to audition, so would be grateful if anyone could give me some impressions if they have heard either of these amps.

Thank you!
loftarasa
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mjcmt
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Well it has been 1.5 years since this posting. How are the Anthem 225 and Yammie AS2000 still sounding in this comparison?
amessofbees
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I find the Yamaha to be far less engaging and a bit sleepy when compared with the Anthem 225.
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jafant
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OP-

I have experience w/ the Anthem 225. It is a very robust amp- enough to drive Thiel loudspeakers (my reference) and this is no easy task. The Thiel craves power and current- the more the better. I found this match to be quite pleasing and the Anthem never ran out of juice. Happy Listening!
secretguy
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No Yammie ever made deserves to be in the same sentence as the Anthem.
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willland
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" No Yammie ever made deserves to be in the same sentence as the Anthem."

I am a huge fan of all Anthem gear I have owned/heard but these upper tier analog Yamaha integrated amps(A-S1000, A-S2000, A-S1100, A-S2100, A-S3000) are overbuilt(48.5lbs minimum) and will dispel any "myths" about Yamaha not being able to compete with some of the more highly touted brands.

Bill
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