I've owned the AVM2 for almost two months now and it's a great sounding piece for the price. The analog pass through is available on the disc 1 input by clicking twice on the button on the remote or unit, nice feature. I compared it to the B & K ref 30, went with the Anthem due to the two channel sound quality and Sonic Frontiers reputation. Bass management is not quite as feature rich as the B&K but close; adjutable crossover points from 60 to, I believe 120. There is already a firmware upgrade (rs-232 port) 1.1. This fixes a problem with the unit reading the digital in of some DVD players (signal would drop out or temporarily unlock causing a pop in system. Minor problem as far as I'm concerned and already addressed by Anthem. I would recommend the AVM2, especially if you can get it below retail.
Anthem AVM-2 Any thoughts / comparisons
I am thing about purchasing an Anthem AVM-2. Does any one ahve any experience with this unit? What did you compare it to before making this purchase. I am currently using a Vantas DPA-S50 in a tape loop through my KRC-2. For amplification I have a Krell KSA-250 and an Anthem MCA5. Thanks for you input.