I have good familiarity with both of these products and the Anthem is worth the extra $2k, if you have it. However, Adcom makes a very value oriented product. The Anthem is more musical and provides a wider sound stage. If you're looking in that price range, you should also consider the B&K Ref 70/Ref 200.5 combo. It's more reliable and sounds every bit as good as the Anthem. I've had a situation where the Anthem factory could not determine the cause of failure, nor repair their own gear for one of my clients. Let me know what you think.
