Very Nice Sonic Frontiers Anthem integrated 2 hybrid

geppy1
geppy1 Posts: 3,075
edited April 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
This a very nice Anthem Integrated 2 hybrid integrated amp. It was made 1997 to around 2001 by Sonic Frontiers ( before they switched their name) and at 38lbs it is built like a tank . It is a tube preamp with solid state power amp rated at 90 watt per channel into 8 ohms and 145 into 4 ohms and puts out more. it seems to be able to drive difficult loads with ease. It has 4 inputs, one set of speaker terminals and a procceser loop as well as remote control and detachable power cord. Ibn great shape and everything works as it should. Includes original Sovtek tubes and a fraily new pair of what I believe are Mulards if your into tube switching. Very easy to do. New $1700 to $1800 Asking $675 Thanks,keith
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    One of the best integrated amplifiers I've owned.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited December 2010
    Why is it these deals come up when your wallets empty.
    Sonic frontiers fan boy myself, though never had this particular unit, Rest assured your getting a quality piece of gear here. Take Marks word for it, you'd be lucky to have this puppy in your rack.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    It's got a pretty nice volume pot to boot....and a headphone amplifier built-in, wired off the driver tubes. REALLY great piece. $675? That's a steal to say the least.

    Throw in a Mullard pair and I'd be surprised you resell it in a couple years.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited December 2010
    For the price of an Emo, you can have this ? Friggin' no brainer guys.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited December 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Why is it these deals come up when your wallets empty.
    Sonic frontiers fan boy myself, though never had this particular unit, Rest assured your getting a quality piece of gear here. Take Marks word for it, you'd be lucky to have this puppy in your rack.

    Ugh, so right about the empty wallet.

    Saw this, and I want it! Goodluck with the sale. I need to give one of my hobbies a rest for a bit :tongue:
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Really need to move this item. Make a reasonable offer.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited December 2010
    Arg.... I want it but I need more power for the SRS's...
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Need to buy X mas gifts for the kids (I am not kidding) price reduced to $650
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited December 2010
    So tempting.....
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Price drop to $650
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Bumpty bump bump
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2010
    Humpity hump
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Bump
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited December 2010
    newrival wrote: »
    Arg.... I want it but I need more power for the SRS's...
    Huh? thats just silly thinking :smile:

    I am using a 35 wpc amp on a pair of SRS originals and it will knock you out of your seat at half volume.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2010
    basically an Anthem Pre2l with an amp section I assume? (looks EXACTLY like my Anthem pre 2 l with speaker terminals)

    that is NOT a bad thing.......the pre2l is an awesome preamp. Interesting biamp abilities with those Preouts. awesome piece.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited December 2010
    Can't believe this is still here!
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited December 2010
    Bump, Now with another extra pair of EH tubes
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  • cibbomatteo
    cibbomatteo Posts: 10
    edited January 2011
    still available?
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    cibbomatteo Posts: 10
    edited January 2011
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited April 2011
    Is this still available?
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited April 2011
    snow wrote: »
    Huh? thats just silly thinking :smile:

    I am using a 35 wpc amp on a pair of SRS originals and it will knock you out of your seat at half volume.

    REGARDS SNOW

    I'm with you on this snow. (imagine that :wink:)

    It wasn't long ago that i believed the myth of higher wattage=higher quality. I ended up using 30W with fabulous results.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited April 2011
    It was sold
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