ANTHEM 2 SE "MAN" AMP 200wpc

univera
univera Posts: 848
edited November 2006 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Anthem 2 SE Special Edition 200 wpc @8 ohms, 300 wpc @4 ohms

This is a hybrid amp with solid state power for the low end and tube action for the mids and highs. As Russman said, "the best of both worlds."

If you follow this forum, you will see that established members frequently recommend at least 200 wpc. This gives you tube sound without sacrificing bass and raw power.

This amp is one of three that I own. I don't know how many were produced, but I don't believe a lot as these are tough to find. The SE has upgraded Kimber internal wiring and upgraded Aura caps. This is likely as close as one can get to Sonic Frontiers branded equipment without spending SF kind of money.

This amp is recommended by Russman, Doro, George Daniel, and other senior members on this site. These pleasantly surprised many at the Polkfest 2006 and comments from several in attendance found the Anthems to be less bright than the monster Classe amp previously used in the rig.

As some of you may have followed, the amp was dinged a bit on the corners during shipping by UPS and it was smoker owned (which I have since been told is not a big deal whatsoever.) I happened to find another and snatched it up, thinking I might keep three and use this for my center channel.

That hasn't happenned, so this baby is up for sale. Other than a few cosmetic dings to three corners (none of which are as bad as they seemed at the time of receipt and initial shock), this unit is in good shape. The good thing about this unit is that it is so heavy and well built it isn't destroyed like some lesser amps would be. It is guaranteed to work properly and was purchased via Ebay from another member who happenned to also be a Club Polk forum member.

Due to the dings, the Anthem is being offered for $550 shipped. (I paid several hundred more for this and the others I purchased.) It will be packed to survive an atomic blast. Bert26 (Chris) has first dibs via our conversation at Polkfest and his interest in seeing pics and getting wife approval. All interested parties post here first then PM. Consider Bert26 as first PM. Pictures to follow later today. Money order or add usual 3% for Paypal.
UNIVERA
Historic Charleston SC

2 Channel:
SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
CDP- NAD C 542


HT setup:
AVR: NAD T 773
Rears: Polk LC80i
DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
Subs: Velodyne and M&K
T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

"I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2006
    nice amp for lsi's right here. sounded surprisingly good at polkfest. after hooking it up, I dont remeber them being changed out for the remainder of the fest.
    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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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    No offense to the Classe' owners, but, imo, the Anthem's had a much better sound to them. I'm sure that Classe' had people that liked it better, too. The tube front end probably is what made the difference.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    Very powerful and musical piece being offered here, folks. I heard it with my own two ears, and let me be the first to say this **** sounds GOOD...
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,017
    edited November 2006
    How well would it pair with a outlaw pushing my centre ?
    If Bert passes, and I can get assurance it would be ok to mate with my main amp...I would like next dibs..
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    If one of you newbie LSI owners don't jump on this you deserved to be slapped!!!!

    MOVE IT!!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Willow wrote:
    How well would it pair with a outlaw pushing my centre ?
    If Bert passes, and I can get assurance it would be ok to mate with my main amp...I would like next dibs..

    2nd dibs acknowledged. Please keep in mind this is heavy and shipping might be a bit more to Canada.
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,017
    edited November 2006
    univera wrote:
    2nd dibs acknowledged. Please keep in mind this is heavy and shipping might be a bit more to Canada.

    To be expected and have no issues with that.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2006
    3rd dibs and I'm local....

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Willow, I've been thinking about this, and to be quite frank, I'm not sure I want to ship to Canada. UPS F'd this up not once, but twice, and I am underwhelmed with their delivery. I'm sure you know UPS is the only feasible service. Plus, the customs fees are ridiculous, but that doesn't affect me.

    I had already decided I wasn't going to use UPS. Their carelessness in first and return delivery absolutely shocked me. I truly had sworn them off...
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,017
    edited November 2006
    Hey it's your amp your sale, no biggie...I'll keep my eyes open for something else.
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    Hey Lee -

    I'm in. I have no business spending the coin on this, but I can't pass it up for the price.

    I'll give you a call tomorrow to discuss details.

    Thanks for keeping me in mind.

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Chris, will do.
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2006
    Good score, Chris!

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    Atta boy
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2006
    Have fun,,enjoy
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    Thanks for the kind words everyone....

    BDT - this is all your fault as I heard these at your swinging pad first! You are first in line if I ever decide to part with it (it is an incurable sickness after all!).

    Antny - It's not quite the punch of the Silver 9t's, but I am gettin' there!!

    Can't wait to get tubed - or at least "hybrided"!

    Cheers!
    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Chris, let me correct you. I am first in line should you ever decide to part with it. I forgot to mention that one little detail!:)
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2006
    That's one sweet sounding amp IMO :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    Received the Anthem from Lee today - packed as the saying goes to withstand an atomic blast.

    Lee - I'll PM Shack and let him know of another completed stellar deal - THANKS!

    I'll post my thoughts on this bad boy else where (once I figure out the correct place).

    Rockin' in the Free World -
    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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