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Anthem processors: AVM20 v. AVM30 v. D1

I am building a new system from scratch for HT and music and have liked what I've read about the Anthem processors. While I can afford to buy the D1, I also don't like paying a lot more for marginal improvements, and from what I've read, the AVM20 with upgrades is so good that upgrading buys some improvement but there isn't a lot of room to improve.

For those of you who have owned or used the Anthems, how do you evaluate the enhancements compared to the added costs, both in 2-channel and HT? What does an upgraded AVM20 used go for and how much more might I pay for the 30 or the D1? Would it be wisest to get the 20 and if I want to upgrade wait until the D1 is replaced and becomes more widely available used?

As an aside, I'm pretty set on getting a DD Velodyne as the sub while my choice in speakers is still wide open (I need to foind more time to listen to speakers).

Also, any suggestions for mating the Anthem pre's to an amplifier?

Thanks for your suggestions.
jonsher

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avguygeorge
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I did have the avm a year or so,ago.--The original,just after it came out.My usual advice: the processor is 1/3 of the chain.---Good amps and good speakers are the other 2/3. With good enough quality, in the second 2/3 you may find there are better processors.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Jonsher; I see I wasn't that clear---So the long version might be: If your speakers and amps are just so,so--a million dollar processor won't be doing what it is capable of --sound-wise. Believe me I have anything against the Anthem--- Just so we all know there is better;----Then 'better' requires quality amps and quality speakers.---Not that much different than 2ch.
This is just a good general rule. You wouldn't use the CJ Art2 with Bose speakers and a $300 amp.---Ok ,yes, I'm pushing the limit to make my point.
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