B K ref30 or Anthem AVM2?

I am down to two choices for a pre/pro. I use my system 80% for music and 20% for home theater. Has anybody else auditioned or owned this equipment.

bigwavedave02-18-2001 9:21pm

pablo1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 03-04-2001 at 11:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I heard the REF 30 through a B&K amp in stereo and was not impressed. Yesterday I heard an AVM2 through a Rotel amp and found it better. Actually, it was pretty good in stereo.
audiovision Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 03-05-2001 at 06:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If your priorities are music then you might do well to try the Anthem as that is it's strength. I have the Ref 30 through a B&K Ref 7250 amp and I love it. The flexibility of the B&K far surpasses the Anthem. For instance if you have large speakers that you would like to crossover below 60hz (the AVM2's limit) to take advantage of their bass below that point the B&K allows that. Anywhere from 20-200hz. Also if you want to stay on top of the HT technologies for a while the B&K is more upgradeable and if up to date where as the Anthem is outdated.
beam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 03-05-2001 at 02:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an AVM2 going into Paradigm Reference Active speakers(left, right, center, 2 surrounds and 15" subwoofer. An awsome combination. Great home theater and wonderful sound.