Anthem AVM 20 Preamp/Processor Ver 2.21 with Power Cord & Manual

Anthem AVM 20 Ver 2.21 (latest firmware)

Excellent audiophile preamp processor for 2-channel and surround sound

Upgraded to the latest Anthem 2.21 firmware

THX certified processor with Main, Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs

Audiophile grade 2-channel balanced XLR input, 10 balanced XLR outputs and numerous RCA inputs/outputs

Surround decoder for Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS formats

Analog inputs:  RCA, Balanced XLR, FM/AM antenna

Digital inputs:  Coaxial, Toslink optical and AES-XLR professional

Video inputs/outputs:  Component, S-Video and Composite (No HDMI)

No Remote Control included (but unit is compatible with most universal remotes)

Works well EXCEPT one recent issue:  Volume knob is sticky and not as responsive when changing volume.  It sometimes takes several turns on the knob to increase/decrease volume.  I talked to Anthem Service Tech and they said that the volume knob might need cleaning because dirt could have accumulated behind it.  The issue is intermittent and does not occur if you use a remote control (I tested it with my Harmony universal remote and there is no volume issue).

Package includes:  AVM 20 unit, power cord and operating manual.  FedEx ground shipping with insurance.    

Specifications:

PREAMPLIFIER SECTION

Frequency Response . . . . 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz 

THD+N (at Rated Input & Output):

Analog DSP Inputs:  0.008%

(AES17 filter) Digital Inputs:  0.005%

6-Channel S/E Inputs:  0.0008%

All Other Analog Inputs:  0.003%

Digital Inputs:  0.002%

S/N Ratio (ref. 2.0 Vrms A-weighted)

All Direct Inputs:  106 dB

Analog-DSP Inputs:  98 dB

Digital Inputs:  102 dB

VIDEO SECTION:  All video inputs and outputs are 75 Ω, 1.5 Vp-p. Component inputs and outputs work with Standard requiring ultra-wide bandwidth (1080p HDTV compatible)

Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motorola 56366 120 MHz

Audio Converters:

Analog to Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AKM AK5383  (up to 24-bit/88.2 kHz)

Digital to Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AKM AK4382  (up to

24-bit/192 kHz

)

DIMENSIONS

Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/4 inches (43.8 cm)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3/4 inches (14.8 cm)

Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 lb (12.2 kg)

Online information and reviews:

anthemav.com/downloads/AIG_AVM20_PVA7-1.pdf

hometheaterreview.com/anthem-avm-20-version-20-av-preamp-reviewed/

hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_3/anthem-avm20-v210-august-2003.html

soundandvision.com/news/10145