[eimaj]

I read in Home Theatre Mag their review on the 700 and it seems to be a sweet sounding piece of equipment. But, under multi-channel loads, the avr loses a lot of juice according to their benchmark test, especially with 7 channels running. It dipped to about 50 watts per channel under 7 channel 8 ohm loads. I was quite surprised at this considering the quality of Anthems amps. Just as a reference, the Marantz 6003 I have under benchmark testing showed as not going below 96 watts under 7 channel loads.

Here is the review on the 700. http://www.hometheater.com/content/anthem-mrx-700-av-receiver

 

[eimaj]

Yes that might be fine for five smaller speakers and a powered sub as you have but run some towers and two more surrounds with no sub and it might start to struggle.

 

[eimaj]

"I appreciate Anthems professionalism .. designing, constructing a wonderfully sounding, and performing AVR."

Not to sound facetious, but I thought these were built in China? Only the 900's are built in Canada?

I have always loved the look and sound of Anthem gear and this will definitely be on my short list when I am looking to upgrade.

Thanks for the Great reviews from you and David!

 

[eimaj]

Do you think the 500 or 700 would have issues driving 4 towers (2 Energy Veritas 1.8's in the front, 2 Energy rc50's in the rear), an Energy rc-lcr centre, and 2 Paradigm Studio 20's v.1 on the side without an additional amp? I may look at adding the Marantz 7025 2ch. amp to my current receiver (Marantz 6003, 7ch. running=approx. 90 watts/ch 8 ohms according to some benchmark tests on the web) ,if it can't handle all this, to power the Energy Veritas when I but them from my brother. All the speakers are over 90 db efficient except for the Paradigm Studio 20's which I believe are either 87 or 89db efficient.

 

[eimaj]

That is only 5 speakers though. Do you think it would struggle with 7, 4 of which are towers?

 

[eimaj]

Ah, Very Good! Thank you.