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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.

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plaw
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I have never tried the ARCAM, but I have had 4 different ANTHEMS - Sound MUCH better than Denon (which I had), Marantz (which I have had), Onkyo (which I have had - sounds better than Denon or Marantz in my opinion) BUT:

My 1120 the volume got jumpy - traded for AVM 70 (just a total s**t show), they replaced it with a new one, works except one of the outputs for a subwoofer.  I have a 520, intermittently performs the HDMI handshake with TV - it is 3 years old.  Anthem has good service, and my dealer handles the freight, so I really do not want to try ARCAM because the dealer who sells ARCAM charges to send things in under warranty - I think that is s****y - so check the policy of your dealer.  The bottom line - as compared to Onkyo, Denon, and Marantz - there is just no contest.  The sound is absolutely incredible - they just are not the most durable things on the planet.

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