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Anthem vs Arcam

I am trying to upgrade my receiver. I currently have the Marantz 5015. A lot of folks recommend the Anthem and the Arcam. I have owned Emotiva products in the past and don’t want to own another at the moment. I need something that supports 4K. Do not need 8K. Do not need >7 channels. I am currently only running 3 and will only ever go up to 7 maybe...
I do not need the processor to have any amps as I have an external amp.

I like the look of the Anthem AVM70 but cant find a used one in my budget. The AVM60 looks decent but I saw a poor reviews of its SINAD performance on this thread (https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/anthem-avm60-review-av-processor.20155/)

I then started looking at Arcam receivers but don’t know much yet about them.

I want something that will last a few years. Doesn’t struggle with HDMI issues. Has a clean interface and is relatively easy to setup. Offers the OSD overlaid on 4K content. Has decent room correction. I don’t need XLR outs RCA is fine. Dont need any second zone stuff or multiple monitor outs. I do want Doly Vision support and HDR support. 

 

Any pointers on what to start hunting for would be much appreciated and any feedback on the two brands.

128x128chris_lansman

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alucard19
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You might want to look into getting an Anthem MRX 720, or the MRX 520 A/V receiver, they both come with the ARC room correction and you can hook up anything you need with these, they have pre outs for all the channels and you can even hook up 2 subs.

I’ve had the MRX520 since it came out and I’ve never had any problems, once it was set up I just plug in my components and it works seamlessly with what i plug in. since it is the previous edition you can still find great deals on new old stock if you look.

alucard19
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Good luck Chris,

I think you will happy with the Anthem, plenty of power and you can still hook up external amps with the preouts, and also 2 subs if needed.

I also have a separate tube amp hooked up to zone 2 for my headphones, you just have to mute the speakers in the main system if you do this type of hook up so you don't have the speakers playing in the main system while trying to listen to the headphones in zone 2.

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