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In Reply to: RE: you'll want it if you're blu posted by dammajor@hotmail.com on September 23, 2009 at 14:56:29
Well, if I were going 2-channel only, I would skip the processor entirely and just use a linestage or preamp. I have yet to find a processor that sounds as good on 2-channels as a decent 2-channel only linestage.
I had a couple processors and now I'm back to basic 2-channels. Even if I get another processor with HDMI, I'll use it with my linestage (using the theater pass through) because the volume controls in most processors are inferior to those in a good linestage. And you can easily HEAR the difference, it's quite noticeable.
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THis is a reason why I'm loath to spend megabucks on a pre/pro upgrade: the money is probably better spent on a blu-ray player with decent DACs and running the analog outputs directly through my multichannel linestage.
I can understand where you're coming from. If it were me, and my needs and wants are probably different than yours, I would keep my basic 2-channel preamp and use a processor strictly for movies or when I feel the need for "surround" and the subwoofer. I had such a setup for a while but it got too messy with all the gear, extra speakers, and tons of wires everywhere! It worked fine but I tore it all down and decided to do simple 2-channel again, for now. ;-)
If I was living alone , it's probably the route that I would take. However, that's not the case. My wife and my son have to be able to use it.
So one factor that I have to consider is "simplicity", a strange notion in the world of preamp-processors.
My wife simply cannot operate the audio / video gear I have in our basement listening room. When she's down there on the exercise bike, she asks me to turn on some music. I finally gave her my iPod for those times when I'm not around to click the remote controls and flip the appropriate switches.
Anthem userfriendlyness?
By this title, I don't mean to know if it is easy to use by yourself but by other family members like your wife and your children ( no not your toddlers!)
So, is it easy to master (well, use it) for them?
Can you give me an example of why you ask this? My standard is my wife's acceptance of a device and, frankly, she has had no problem with any of the AVRs or prepros (including the Anthem) that I have had. The only things I have to do are (1) do the programming/setup in advance and (2) indicate to her which remote is relevant.
Kal
Since I'm not always home, they cannot wait for me to watch movies or listen to music. I still have my defective (for surround) b&K and sometimes they don't know how to use it. when they get confused, they will push any button until something happens. Sometimes it ends by them turning off the processor.
Edits: 09/29/09
They cannot discern the ON/OFF, input selection and volume buttons? If so, nothing will suit them.
Gee whiz, I didn't really appreciate my wife's capabilities in this sphere before. ;-)
Kal
They know the on/off button. Sometimes they manage, sometimes they don't, (after messing everything, they will turn it off).
My son is 10 with a learning disability.
I am sympathetic but that issue is relevant to any control device. My point is that the Anthem RC is no more difficult than any other AVR RC.
Kal
I agree with you kal . I've just saw a big picture of an Anthem processor. Many buttons, but it has a logical layout. Everything is separated in smaller groups.
With an Harmony remote, it should be easy to use.
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