Perplexed

Hey my dear audiophile friends , I just had to post this , I'm an audiophile on a budget . I recently just for an opportunity to up grade to a separate Amplifier and preamp.  

The Amplifier is a Anthem MCA 5mkii and the Anthem AVP 20mk ii

There in excellent used condition hooked up to the Paradigm S2 , Paradigm Signature Trio and Paradigm cinema bookshelf for rears as well as a Veladigm sub

I also have an Outlaw Audio RR 2150 which I've had for years maybe ten or more 

Well I was hoping the Anthem would  sweep the floor against the Outlaw,  but to my surprise the Outlaw out preformed the Anthem in terms of clarity sound staging and detail,  Wow was not expecting that  my Wife even said that the Outlaw sounds 3 times better go figure 

The Anthem combo sounds good for home theater but in 2 Channel listening it is no comparison to the Outlaw in musicality 

Just goes to show you don't listen to magazine publications