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Anthem AVM 20 or Integra DTC 9.8

The analog section of my Proceed PAV/PDSD pre/pro is out, and I'm not sure how expensive it will be to repair. If I do need to replace my pre/pro, two reasonable cost alternatives look likely, The Anthem 20 and Integra 9.8, either of which seems to be about $1K used. Video switching is not important to me, but stereo sound quality is. Thoughts re the choice are sought.

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kr4
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You need to be more specific about your uses. The AVM20 is an old(er) unit with good sound but it lacks the newest facilities, such as roomEQ and new codecs. The Integra has all that and its performance with digital sources is very good but its analog inputs are not that great.

Kal
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9.9 adds DynamicVolume, DynamicEQ and individual ISF settings per input.

Also, the analog is OK but not stellar on the 9.8 and, I suspect, is the same on the 9.9. I plead guilty to contributing to this general impression: http://stereophile.com/musicintheround/108mitr/

Kal
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