I have had both The 804a V2 is very good and well built ut a bit thin sounding Does not lack bass. Just not a rich sound. More of a lean sound. Yes the rattle is annoying. I thought the Anthem 225 was going to be the deal and end the merry go round. Great bang for the buck. problem is I (and others) found it kind of dry sounding . Also I ran it against an exposure 2010S. One would have thought the exposure was the more powerful amp. more exciting , more live more organic. Much like a Naim or old NAD 3020/7020. The 225 may have been a touch more refined but less involving. I still would like to try one again as it is a good value. A dealer near me has a great deal on them. NO relation.
Anthem 225 integrated: Anyone knows anything ?
Hello,
I am building a smaller system and I came to find out about this seemingly amazing bargain in the Anthem 225.
Now, the dealer also sells the YBA Design line, Cambridge Audio and Musical Fidelity.
I have no experience with those lines (except with a MF A5 integrated).
I have experience with higher-end (tubes and SS) but nothing from those manufacturers mentioned.
Now the dealer says that the Anthem 225 - is WAY BELOW a cambridge 840A and YBA Design - maybe so, but since he has no demo unit for me to listen to, its hard to say.
On reputation alone, maybe he's right, but look at the Anthem closely, build quality and all. Looks like a bargain for a 1,500 retail price doesn't it ? Any comments?
I am building a smaller system and I came to find out about this seemingly amazing bargain in the Anthem 225.
Now, the dealer also sells the YBA Design line, Cambridge Audio and Musical Fidelity.
I have no experience with those lines (except with a MF A5 integrated).
I have experience with higher-end (tubes and SS) but nothing from those manufacturers mentioned.
Now the dealer says that the Anthem 225 - is WAY BELOW a cambridge 840A and YBA Design - maybe so, but since he has no demo unit for me to listen to, its hard to say.
On reputation alone, maybe he's right, but look at the Anthem closely, build quality and all. Looks like a bargain for a 1,500 retail price doesn't it ? Any comments?