Anthem AVM90 Flagship A/V Processor Review // How does it compare to AVM70? // The new standard?
Anthem AVM90 Flagship A/V Processor Review // How does it compare to AVM70? // The new standard?
The AVM 90 is Anthem’s new flagship A/V Processor with upgraded audio circuitry, 4 independent subwoofer outputs and an excellent 32-bit DAC’s with 768kHz sampling capability. It represents Anthem’s ultimate expression of audio performance.
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Anthem processors have always done a fantastic job at spatial imaging. They can locate effects in precise positions with special effects panning across or around the room sounding totally natural. With the better DACs and improved power supplies, the AVM90 got even better. In our listening test, it could float effects with pinpoint accuracy all over the home theater sound field.
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Ive had the Audio Control X9 with same Dac for over a year! Didn’t have to wait 🙂
I really miss my AVM-50V. Currently own a Marantz but going back to Anthem as soon as I have the funds to buy another. IMO you can never wrong with an Anthem processor.
Great review on this A/V processor. I always learn so much from watching these videos. Thanks!
Thanks for review. Price please . The Difference between arcam 41 and this anthem model ?
Can’t wait to experience this in the AUdio Advice showroom!
BEAST
can we still get the setup guide if we didnt purchase from Audio Advice?
Are they truly fully balanced outputs … 😉
Hey Scott, when is Anthem updating these processors for Auro 3D support?
Yamaha preamps always had web access
For a 7.4.4 setup…between AVM 90 or JBL SDP-58, which one would be best for 4 discrete subwoofers and bass control room correction?
Really liked my Anthem 60, but I’ve found Dirac is far superior to ARC, which has regressed in recent years. Hope the 90 solved that, but I’m doubtful.
On the web article it says video inputs are hdmi 2.0b (on the specs at the bottom)
I own the 60 and this one should have Auro. WTF is the problem? The best is the best and this doesn’t have the best. Period!!
Thank you for this review! I just preordered one from you guys thanks to this review 👍😊.
Why no Auro 3D ?
Would you happen to know what ESS DAC model in the AVM70?
All that tech info is very nice but what does the AVM 90 cost?!!!!
$7500 – Must be a great unit. But, just who can honestly afford such a device and the amps? Must be nice to be filthy – criminally rich!
I love this video so much because I’m a home theater enthusiast! 😀
I appreciate the review but I’ve been patiently waiting for months for either of these units to go in stock and seeing how great they are yet again only fuels my frustration.
I’m really excited to hear how good the new avm90 is, and I appreciate the comparison with the avm70.
Seems like this bad boy will be worth the wait. Great information.
Can’t wait. I’ve had mine on order for months.
Great video, thanks for posting this. I have a question about the 90’s capabilities. I would like to know what internal resolution the unit operates at when the digital signal undergoes bass management, ARC, etc. The unit has 32/768 DACs but there is no reference to the internal processing or ADCs. I’ve seen it posted on-line that for analog conversion there is a 192kHz menu option which to me suggests a 24/192 ADC or possibly 32/192. Do you know if this is true, that all analog signals are sampled at 24/192? And concerning internal processing what happens to incoming digital signals of various resolutions, getting back to my initial question, if the unit sees a 24/192 signal on the input, can ARC operate at that native resolution or does it have to down sample to say 24/48. So similar to 24/96 content, is it down sampled or processed natively and say standard CD resolution of 16/44.1, would that remain native or up sampled to a higher resolution. I would assume feeding the unit something like a 24/352.8 digital music file from HDTracks would be down sampled but to what resolution?
Awesome review, thank you for doing it. This unit however needs the Auro 3D support to make it the full package.
Show us your theater room. Please advise Anthem to add PEQ to their bass management.
Great overview! Do we know if the latest version of ARC handles impulse response like Dirac? Also, is it able to correct multiple subs independently?
Outstanding review. I’ve been waiting to hear a review on this since they finally recently announced its availability. Very thorough video!
Excellent video as always. Thanks. // Conny
I think a big omission of the features on AVM90 is the lack of Tidal Connect. If you are serious about music, having Tidal Connect and/or Qobuz Connect would help greatly, as Spotify Lossless is nowhere to be found.
Of course, one can argue that for those that can afford AVM90 would may also have Roon on hand, thus becoming a moot point. But if the additional AKM factory fires did provide some time to fine tune the AVM90, you would think they would have added Tidal Connect as a feature set.
I ordered one
Hope it doesn’t have all the bugs the others had when launched.
I Would love to see this and the avm70 tested at Audioholics.
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I can only dream about it 😭😭😭
Looks like it was worth the wait!
Excellent overview as always!
I’ve been waiting for this to release. Now I need to find a way pay for it. 🤣
Thanks!!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you. You stated it had 7 hdmi inputs; how many are 2.1 (4k 120, 8k 60)? Also, is the main difference between the 70 & 90 the 4 sub outs? I use four subs but my minidsp works great. Lastly, I get the person on video is excited (or at least speaking with excitement), but he doesn’t have to speak in a excited/raised voice for the whole video. Just a suggestion. No hate.
Fantastic video, mate. Love your setup, it’s a Den/Home theatre, much more practical room set up.
Love that MadVR as well.
Cheers from Australia.
This video was great. I have loved anthem products for a long time and have had many of the prior generations. It was nice to learn about the new features and it’s great to hear you have a setup guide for you customers. Thanks for doing such a great job on the review. This will definitely help me with my upcoming purchase on the new generation Anthem.
When the AVM 70 will have HDMI 2.1 available? Nice demo.