Take a look at AVS Forums for more information on these processors. You'll see lots of opinions and comments. I think your biggest decision is whether to invest in a consolidated audio and video processor, or keep these separate. There are advantages to each strategy. And given the ongoing changes in audio/video technology, even with manufacturer supported software and hardware updates, I doubt that any of these processors will still be able to be state of the art in five years.
I was considering the Anthem D2 because of its tremendous video processing capabilities, but it is still going through some new product bugginess. Fortunately it is easy to update and Anthem is great about making changes to the software when necessary. There is a very active thread on this model.
The Theta is a also a tremendous processor, but can be VERY expensive when you add in all of its options.
I've heard that the Arcam is one of the nicest sounding processors, but it doesn't yet have the video processing capabilities of the others.
Hope that helps.
Tom
I was considering the Anthem D2 because of its tremendous video processing capabilities, but it is still going through some new product bugginess. Fortunately it is easy to update and Anthem is great about making changes to the software when necessary. There is a very active thread on this model.
The Theta is a also a tremendous processor, but can be VERY expensive when you add in all of its options.
I've heard that the Arcam is one of the nicest sounding processors, but it doesn't yet have the video processing capabilities of the others.
Hope that helps.
Tom