[lex_rx]

What are the best prices of these AVRs that you've seen?

I may consider using say the MRX 300/500 to replace my Emo UMC-1, UPA-1 for center, and UPA-5 powering my rears. I can consolidate to MRX 300, 2 UPA-1s for LR.

Are there functional and reliability issues?

Also, I can't seem to find in the Anthem site or Google search results description of the components of these AVRs. Does any one have a good link?

 

[lex_rx]

I finished reading a thread over at the canadianhifi, i think.

Btw, are the MRXs capable of handling 4 ohm speakers? Manual only mentions 8 ohms that I saw. Of course, I can change my Emo 6.3 center for say a CC-690 if I get the MRX 500.

 

[lex_rx]

I don't think I'll ever go back to an AVR-only set up. I have monos on LCR but I was hoping to reduce the electronics - removing the mono on center and a five channel amp running surrounds.

If I can find a decently priced CC-590 or 690 either through the dealer or used then I'll replace the 4 ohm center speaker. I'll check out the local dealers in the next few weeks. Time is on my side right now. Real driver for change right now is the use of ARC.

 

[lex_rx]

Anthem's got the engineering capability to design their products. They have pre-pros, they have amps, so mixing the two in an integrated or AVR can't be that much difficult.

Displays though are a little different. As we know there aren't many display makers or assemblers in the world.

 

[lex_rx]

I was able to stop by one local dealer to ask about the 4 ohm capability of the MRX 500. Sales guy will email Anthem this week. So if Anthem says it's okay, I will probably get one soon.

Anyone willing to PM me the price that they paid for their MRX 500? List is C$1,649.

TIA.