I have the Anthem MCA-5 pushing Martin Logan Aerius i's. This was a significant upgrade from a Dennon integrated amp circa 1990. The amp opened up the top end but I'm still missing a bit of "sparkle" that I'd like to hear. However, I may not be done with placing the Logans where they belong.
I also have a tough room (openings here and there).
THX doesn't really matter these days, does it? It's just a function of power capability and all of the above surely qualify.
The beauty of the Anthem product is that it has two torroids(not to be confused with hemm...nevermind) One for the front mains and one for the other three channels. Super build and an auto-on feature that lets it sleep until it sees a signal. This baby is rock solid but a deep 17" in depth. That could be a problem on your rack.
For the small differemce in $$, I'd opt for the Anthem. You're gonna have it for several years right? Power to spare in spades. Quick power. I hear it but I'm new to this entry level high end stuff.
And I'm also NOT affiliated with Sonic Frontiers in any way. Just a regular Joe who found these threads a few weeks ago.
I also have a tough room (openings here and there).
THX doesn't really matter these days, does it? It's just a function of power capability and all of the above surely qualify.
The beauty of the Anthem product is that it has two torroids(not to be confused with hemm...nevermind) One for the front mains and one for the other three channels. Super build and an auto-on feature that lets it sleep until it sees a signal. This baby is rock solid but a deep 17" in depth. That could be a problem on your rack.
For the small differemce in $$, I'd opt for the Anthem. You're gonna have it for several years right? Power to spare in spades. Quick power. I hear it but I'm new to this entry level high end stuff.
And I'm also NOT affiliated with Sonic Frontiers in any way. Just a regular Joe who found these threads a few weeks ago.