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New Anthem AVM 70 and MRX 740 difference in processing

I've had my eye on the new Anthem line-up recently. But I'm torn between the AVM70 processor only vs the MRX740 receiver.  

The receiver offers pre outs for all the channels I'd need.  So I wouldn't really use the amps in the receiver. 

BUT, MRX 's resell is going to be much better because it's all-in-one - fewer demand for the AVM, and the AVM is $1000 more.

So, are the internals of the AVM really all that much better? And how much difference would you really notice on multichannel movie playback?

Thoughts on this?
dtximages
cissado
113 posts
 
When I purchased the Anthem MRX720 I chose that instead of the AVM 60 solely because I wanted a Zone 2 for my backyard speakers and I already had a Parasound 5 channel amp. I did want the better AVM60 but it did not offer that option.

If I were you, I would try the 740 on its own, then if you want a bit more, hook up your external amp. I love my surround system with the 720/parasound amp. I am also looking to add an integrated amp to this system but hopefully can find one that is one or possibly two ticks better than the Anthem str preamp. Not easy, but still looking. 

But as for surround sound, I love it as is. 

Forgot to mention I added an Anthem str amp for the L and R speakers.
t-mac
14 posts
 
I have not had the chance to sit down and audition the Anthem AVM 60 or 70 versus one of their MRX receivers.  I think in your situation you would probably be fine with the receiver. I'm a big fan of 2-ch music though so personally, I would want to go with the superior DAC's in the AVM and use my Aragon amps for the power.
dtximages OP
350 posts
 
@t-mac thanks for your input.  I'm primarily 2 channel too, but I have another system for that, so I'm not worried about the 2 channel ability of the receiver/processor.

I'm sure I'd be "fine" with the receiver but @soix acts like there would be a major difference so I'm still torn.
soix
8,647 posts
 
To be clear, given the level of your system I think you’d be fine with the MRX520 or the RX-A2080, and again I’d recommend you save 1000 bucks and get the Yammy.  The problem was you implying the AVPs are way overpriced and may be just repackaged AVRs minus the amps without any credible evidence.  If you’re gonna suggest something like that here you should provide facts and not hearsay from a couple dudes on some crappy website.  Peace out. 
dtximages OP
350 posts
 
If I had credible evidence I wouldn't have asked the question.  I would go denigrate other posters without providing evidence - as you have done. 

I'm looking/searching for credible evidence one way or the other.  That's what a forum is for.
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