If you are interested in ARC perhaps try one of these incorporated into your system.
I was interested (to EQ wide band single drivers), but do not have a SmartPhone or Apple screen to run the ARC.
https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/unison
DeKay
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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This is kind of a weird question. I’d say I’d apply these two products differently. Pass has a distinct sound which IMHO does best with certain speakers than others. Anthem is a high value integrated with an ARC that will help even a noob get the most out of their subwoofer. If Anthem ever actually releases Roon support I'll be udderly (hahah) shocked! |
I've owned the Anthem and thought it was really good- especially for the price room correction is the real deal i thought the sound was transparent and reliably good. Wont compete with amps orders of magnitude more expensive but I believe that's typical excellent value and personally I'd take a relatively new Anthem over comparably priced fifteen year old gear |
@labguy As a contributor to a couple of your other threads I am just wondering what your current thoughts are regarding system development. Are you still interested in the development of a 2 channel 'synergistic system' for under $5000? What speakers are you considering? Please understand I am not trying to be snarky, |
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