I had a Marantz AV9000 for a while and did not dig it too much. I thought that it was a step back sonically from the Parasound 1800 that i had just before it. Like anything else though, you will have to see if the units you consider have the features and sound that you are looking for in YOUR system. Out of the two that you listed, i would probably put my bet on the Anthem. The AVM-20 is probably even better, but of course, it is also newer and more money. Too bad it doesn't have a phono section, or i'd buy one right away. Sean
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