Anthem 225 integrated: Anyone knows anything ?

I own an Anthem 225 for about two years now and I'm pleased with it. As Frazeur1 says, very neutral and doesn't call attention to itself.

I just listened to that amp at a shop in Wilmington DE yesterday for two hours while auditioning equipment. I was impressed by it food the price..about $1300. It was pretty smooth and neutral with realistic bass and mids and decent soundstage. I am looking at moving from steps to an integrated so wanted a pace comparable to my upgraded Macintosh mc250.the 225 was very nice but different more modern. It paled next to the Ayre CX5 I listened to next but that was 2+x more costly. I figure the Anthem is a good budget choice. BTW I was replacing a CA Cd740 which had issues at 3 yes old. Made me wonder about CA quality?

I owned the Cambridge audio 840a and wasn't impressed. It was a good unit just didn't blow you away. The Anthem is also twice the power.

The Anthem 225 will blow you away- tommy89

I have had both  The 804a V2 is very good and well built ut a bit thin sounding  Does not lack bass. Just not a rich sound.  More of a lean sound. Yes the rattle is annoying.   I thought  the Anthem 225  was going to be the deal and end the merry go round. Great bang for the buck.  problem is I (and others) found it kind of dry sounding .  Also  I ran it against an exposure 2010S.  One would have thought the exposure was the more powerful amp.  more exciting , more live more organic.  Much like a Naim or old NAD 3020/7020.  The 225 may have been a touch more refined but less involving.  I still would like to try one again as it is a good value.  A dealer near me has a great deal on them.  NO  relation.