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to stay on top of the HT technologies for a while the B&K is more upgradeable and if up to date where as the Anthem is outdated.