I totally agree with you. The AVM70 is my 1st introduction to separates. I’ve only had receivers and the 3050 Yamaha was my last one. The Yamaha makes great Receivers and honestly the Anthem wasn’t that much better sounding to me but I’ve grown to appreciate it more! Having separates is a status symbol showing that you’ve finally made it. You can be just as happy with a Receiver now that I’ve had both. I also agree that you should spend the bulk of your budget on your front stage. That’s the most important part of your Audio system. You definitely come up with some interesting and thought provoking subjects! Love Them!❤👴🏽

Added amps to a MRX-1120 and immediately realized better speaker performance as all speakers are 4 ohm. From that point, I decided to go full separates. Currently saving up for the AVM90 as I want the better dacs as well as the four sub bass management would allow me to repurpose the miniDSP in a 2.2 setup in my office.

My surround setup is a Denon AVR-X3700H with a Marantz MM7502 powering my L/R fronts. I have a Marantz MM7055 powering my Center,Side Surrounds,& rear surrounds. Also an Emotiva Bas x4 powering my heights. Runs my Klipsch reference speakers well

I recently upgraded my Denon x3400H to use a OSD xa3200 3-channel amp connected via Monolith RCA cables. I was excited to hear the difference in my LCR Klipsch RP8000F and 504C's up front but what I was greeted with was a nasty buzz/hum in the speakers, it was a ground loop. I determined it was coming from the Projector and PC through the HDMI connection and because the Denon is only a 2 prong without ground where as the OSD has a 3 prong ground plug. After many hours and combinations I was able to solve the ground loop by connecting some speaker wire to the port of the HDMI out going to the projector and crossing it over to connect to a loose screw on the OSD amp. Voila, the buzzing disappeaerd, there are many people out there that suggest using a HumX power plug or a 3 prong to 2 prong ground lift plug (which is dangerous). So it wasn't a great first impression, but now when I crank the system, I can hear more clarity and just headroom in the sound! Part of it is placebo i'm sure but I can tell a subtle difference more at higher volume's closer to reference, plus it's just bad ass hearing the amp click on through the trigger lol

Sounds quality is rarely noticeable unless you listen really loud, but it keeps the heat away from your internal computer boards, DACs, etc. That's why I use them, plus the cool factor. MRX amps are overkill (I have one, too). Outlaws are great and very inexpensive.

The anthem MRX1140 is what I ordered. I like the flexibility with not having to use amps if I don’t want to.

Totally agree with you. I used to use separates, such as Lexicon LX-7, Bryston SP-3, Wyred 4 Sound DAC. But a few years ago I discovered the Anthem line and bought a MRX-1140 running 7.2.4 and then upgraded with the MCA-325 Rev. 2. Absolutely wonderful sound. Anthem's built-in DAC (using HDMI from a Roon Nucelus) is as good or better then the W4S DAC I used to use. Got rid of all my previous separates. The MRX-1140 can handle all the other channels really well. The only upgrade path now might be to go to the AVM-90 and 2 more Anthem MCA-525's, but that's a lot of investment and not sure I can get there. Quite pleased with this setup!

Another thing to consider is how much of a load you are putting on a (typical) power supply in a multi channel receiver. They run out of steam at higher volume. I have a JBL Synthesis processor, monoblocks for my front l/r, a five channel for my cc and 2 pairs of sides, a 2 channel for rears and a class d 8 channel for in ceiling. A friend of mine recently picked up a used Rotel RMB-1095 (200x5) for a great price and connected it to his Onkyo. Even his wife who could care less about audio commented on how much better it sounds

What would you recommend to someone who is starting from scratch and wants to go with separates? I'm building a nice 5.1 surround with Focal Theva or maybe the Arendals. Thanks.

Hi nice video. I have an Anthem Mrx 1120 with Emotiva amps. I’m thinking of upgrading to the Mrx 1140 or the avm 70. My question is for separates why would I go with the avm 70 over 1140 being they cost almost the same? Is there any sound quality difference?

Good video. I went down the path you described without planning it. Added an external amp for LCR. Then when my Marantz AVR died I decided to move up to separated (Anthem AVM 70).

I’m using a denon x6700h and a emotiva xpa-3 gen 3 and really happy with the results for my 7,2,4 setup. No need for seperates for me sounds really good as it is. Really nice video keep up the great work 👍

Good content, great video.

I'm all about getting my room as quiet as possible! Maybe I'm just a little sensitive to the background signal noise (noise floor) but for me, even though I'm running an arcam avr20 with a couple of matching high-performance 4 channel power amps (front stage/Atmos) which are driving my Sonus Faber speakers in a 5.2.4 configuration, which also includes a stereo pair of Rel subwoofers. I have to say it was only when I purchased quality shielded speaker & RCA cables did my room finally become exceptionally quiet! Last group of cables I shielded were my HDMIs and lo and behold the room became slightly quieter yet again. My room is now so quiet without me opening my eyes, there are occasions I'm actually unable to differentiate whether the system is switched off or if it's switched on.

Good video

anthem is amazing. But the new Integra drx 8.4 has xlr output and input. i have this and anthem love them both.

Great Channel. Need your opinion. I have a Marantz 7013 receiver. I also have an Outlaw 5ch 125 per that drives the main . Front, center, and surround, I also have a Bass X a6 for 4 atmos, and 2 surround backs. Is the Marantz good enough to act as a stand alone processor?, or should plan on getting a Pre Pro? Thanks in advance.

How can I hook my bass shakes up to my mrx 1140

Very informative video! I purchased Marantz SR8015 for my 7.2.4 HT room, do I need to add a separates for it or just Marantz alone can do the splits for individual channel? My subs are SVS SB-2000 pro and Front L/R & C are B&W CI700 Series 3 way and SR L/R & SRB L/R are B&W CWM664 and Sonance MAG8R for atmos, Thanks!

Digging your channel and your topics!