Thoughts on the Anthem AVM 20 v. Integra RDC-7


I listen 60/40 music and HT and need a decent 2 ch abm. Looking for upgradability and performance? Use bass management only in HT?

It seems both have a large number of input but only I 7.1 input. I am running a multichannel SACD as well as a DVD-V/DVD-A player?

Interested in comments from members who have A/B'ed the two units?

Thanks
dbanit

Showing 2 responses by darrylhifi

Have not heard the Anthem but as an Integra RDC-7 owner, I am one happy camper. Exceptional on both music and HT. The only unit I have ever seen with 2 multichannel inputs is The Dennon5800. What are you doing now to listen to both formats? You can use Y adapters, however I have never done this so I cannot comment if you loose any quality.Right now I only have DVDA, If I had SACD, I would run it direct 2 channel only. But I will be patient and wait for a Universal player, and or from what I understand perhaps in the future there will be an upgrade to connect the units digitally. {For that you will need alot of patience} This is a rather strong statement, but it is my opinion, when you hear how good the Integra sounds with a quality regular CD recording, your lust for SACD and DVA will lessen , because the regular CD will sound so good. Hope this helps.
You cannot hook up both your DVDA and SACD in multi channel
at the same time per Paul Fliss, Sonic Frontiers. Looks like a nice machine though.