While I cannot speak to anything but the Anthem Int2 I will say with good tubes in the front end( Amperex 6922 PQ in my case) that it is an excellent amp for the price point.
Very smooth presentation, minimal solid state edge, nice bloom in the midrange while maintaining that firm bottom end solid state is noted for. Definitely has a more rounded tubey sound than solid state. Well built. Though not a powerhouse it drove 89-90dB speakers easily with all types of music.
The downside is that it is a big unit which I had trouble getting into my entertainment center. Also the remote works only the volume.
Very smooth presentation, minimal solid state edge, nice bloom in the midrange while maintaining that firm bottom end solid state is noted for. Definitely has a more rounded tubey sound than solid state. Well built. Though not a powerhouse it drove 89-90dB speakers easily with all types of music.
The downside is that it is a big unit which I had trouble getting into my entertainment center. Also the remote works only the volume.