Anthem Avm 50

doug lang
doug lang Posts: 261
edited February 2009 in Electronics
Having bought this unit about a week ago I just thought I would comment on it. First off I have never seen anything so loaded with options. Loaded so much I will never get to it all. I myself set up my past unit the Sunfire Theater pro 3. For the Anthem I had to hire an Audio Tech.
Co-ordinating all the inputs and outputs for all units was to much for me. I guess I just don't have the patience for it.
Now comparing it to my Sunfire I have to say there indeed is a difference. Sound, picture, Hdmi switching and of course 50 feet of less wire do indeed make the purchase worth it for me. Even the wife who still can't understand HD told me something is different, the sound.
Having bought the unit from reading all the reviews I read, and never hearing it I truely am very happy with it.
It is not the unit for everyone,but if you have a chance to sample give it a try.
Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
Integra DTR-80-2
Polk LSi9s (mains)
Polk LSiC (center)
Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
Sub SVS 20-39+
Samsung 60" Led 3-d
Blue Jean Cables
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,064
    edited February 2009
    Nice choice,congrats.....it is all about the sound eh?
    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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    Congrats, Doug. That is one nice piece of a processor. Does it handle DTS-MA?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,236
    edited February 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    Congrats, Doug. That is one nice piece of a processor. Does it handle DTS-MA?

    if it's the new 50v yes, if he got an older unit then no but it can be upgraded.

    I have been considering this unit as my Pre but it carries a heay price tag.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2009
    Super nice pre. I used to have a D2 so I know yours sounds awesome as well.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    Congrats on the very nice pre!

    If he grabs a BD player that decodes DTS-MA, he doesnt need it in the Anthem.
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited February 2009
    Yes the only thing left is a BD player. Still have not decided on that yet. I have a ton of cd's and dvd's. Looking for a unit which will play them and of course Blue ray. As far as the DTS-MA, I have not read into that to much. I will continue to read iabout that before a purchase. Thanks
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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