B K ref30 or Anthem AVM2?

I am down to two choices for a pre/pro. I use my system 80% for music and 20% for home theater. Has anybody else auditioned or owned this equipment.

bigwavedave02-18-2001 9:21pm

stlthsrfrc14d Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 02-19-2001 at 10:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi.. I just bought a ref 30 but I have not hooked it up yet. Here is a thread for more feedback on ref 30: http://www.hometheatertalk.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/000046.html
macm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 116 posts 02-20-2001 at 04:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you opt for the B&K Ref 30, I suggest you wait a couple months before buying it. They are about ready to release it with new software that give it true 6.1 descrete channel capability (DD EX and DTS ES) and not just the matrixed version of 6.1. Well worth the wait if you asked me. I don't know anything about the Anthem. Good luck.
bezeemya Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 02-28-2001 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My AVM2 replaced the ref30 (which blew up 2 Fosgate 4200 amps @$4k retail). Ref30 seemed to have lots of setup parameters but the AVM2 provided more breathing room inside & out. Balanced connections to boot. System employs a ARC LS10 pre for 2ch. AVM2 handles basically theatre only other than surround music (DTS & 5.1) AVC3 amp for center & rears. All via balanced outs.