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I currently have an Anthem d2V I have had since 2009 and was curious if there were any new (relatively) higher end processsors now available I might want to consider purchasing as a replacement. This processor is in our den where we have a 3 channel system comprised of B&W 805D's and HTM4, Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT50, Parasound A31, Oppo BDP-83 all powered through a Furman IT Reference 15i. We primarily use this for watching Directv and blu-ray discs.

One of my few gripes of the Anthem 2DV is that it can only receive software updates via a serial cable and a windows system. We are a mac only family.

Thanks all in advance for your thoughts and suggestions.
gibsonluva
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kr4
3,649 posts
 
Right. Buy a cheap/used PC laptop and stay happy.
internetmin
258 posts
 
We are an Apple dominant family too and have no issues with the AVM50v. Getting over the Windows hump is really easy with the Anthem--and especially with the Mac. It's so easy nowadays. It works and works very, very well.

I just completed the 3d upgrade on the 50v via my mac and couldn't be happier. If you don't want to fool with anything, you just have your local dealer do the upgrades for you and be done with it. They can do the 3D and the software upgrades now. The current software build is extremely stable and I don't personally forsee anything major in the next year or two that would warrant another software or hardware update.

If you want any help or tips, happy to help!
prpixel
876 posts
 
Call your local dealer. For a small fee, they might come out and update the software for you.
internetmin
258 posts
 
I will also say that the audio on the D2v is simply and utterly phenomenal. I just cannot think of any unit that will give you anything significantly "better". You'll regret getting rid of the D2v just for the perceived issue you're having. It's really not a big deal at all.
gibsonluva OP
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Thanks Internetmin, I would really appreciate help on how to upgrade using my MacBook Pro. It has a USB port yet the D2V will only take a serial cable. How did you solve for this? Also, can the .exe update file from the Anthem site be properly opened, ran and installed through a MacBook Pro (running OS 10.8.3)?

Finally, are you running the BootCamp assistant on your Mac to create a Windows partition?
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