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What tier do you consider Anthem integrated?

Anthem has an STR integrated amp with the ARC room correction. The integrated teams loaded with a lot of features such as built in room correction, stable into low ohms, big toroidal transformer, etc. Would a 15 year old Pass labs amp walk all over a 3 year old anthem? The Anthem is newer and has more features, Anthem is rated class A by Stereophile review, but Stereophile seems to only give amps with phono stages class A ratings, and the Pass labs doesn't have that. So what would you grab? An older Pass labs that may have age issues, or a newer amp with good reviews and room correction? Looking for best sound, not to impress people with brand names. Thanks.

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recklesskelly
330 posts
 

So to answer your question and no going off into the weeds about speakers and other components. Anthem is very good equipment and the key would really be do you like the Anthem sound? Have you auditioned either the Anthem or the Pass on your speakers. 

You are going to get a lot of opinions and conjecture here. The only opinion that matters is yours as you will have to live with your gear choices. 

recklesskelly
330 posts
 

I hear you on the pre-owned market, it is dog eat dog. I think I would roll with the Anthem and or a good used Simaudio like a 340i or even the 250i as they have all the characteristics you are looking for. I would say Norma also but rare to find those second hand. 

Good luck on your quest. 

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