Anthem Statement D2v A/V Controller & P5 Amplifier, Part 1 (TPV 9. Playback. В checks out Anthem's top- tier components and finds them full of advanced technologies and high- end performance features. This is Part 1 of a two- part review.
To read Part 2, click here (an outline of Part 2 can be found at the end of Part 1, below). When I reviewed Anthem’s original Statement D2 A/V controller some years ago in The Perfect Vision, I said its performance was “as good as it gets,” but the fact is that Anthem’s improved, next generation Statement D2v ($8. à - vis its predecessor.
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Changes include. •Expanded HDMI options (with the D2v offering eight HDMI inputs instead of the D2’s four, plus two HDMI outputs). A new “broadcast grade” Sigma Designs VXP digital image processor. Two proprietary dual- core DSP engines that deliver a combined 8. MIPS of processing power and that provide decoding for Dolby True. HD and DTS- HD Master Audio.
- Anthem Statement D2v A/V Controller & P5 Amplifier, Part 1 (TPV 97). Anthem’s Statement D2v A/V controller and P5 power. it is essential to read the manual.
- The Anthem Statement D1 surround-sound processor is. I was provided the Anthem Statement P5 five-channel power amplifier as part of a. Manual, or Auto mode; the.
STATEMENTP2/P5 OPERATING MANUAL www.anthemAV.com. This warranty is transferable only if the re-sold product is purchased from an Authorized Anthem Dealer. Basic Specs: The Anthem Statement P5 amplifier is a. mids and the bass for the first time. I know that the Anthem P5. Have you set the P5 to 'Manual-On'. Anthem Statement D2v Manual Anthem has not addressed or updated anything for regular D2V owners in quite sometime! 'When all else fails, read the manual.'.
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Support for up to 7. Hz PCM audio. •Anthem’s proprietary ARC (Anthem Room Correction) system—a system first offered in later production Statement D2’s and that comes standard on the D2v. What is difficult to convey in words is just how complete and well balanced the D2v’s design really is. This component can be viewed through many different lenses, and depending upon how you look at it you might see the D2v as a dead serious high- end multichannel analog audio preamp, as a full- featured surround sound processor, as a superb audiophile- grade 2. Hz DAC with potent oversampling/upsampling features, as a capable (and highly adjustable) room correction system, as an powerful and versatile video processor, or as a flexible multi- zone A/V controller. But as you study the design and construction details behind each of the D2v’s functions it becomes clear that ever aspect of the controller has been thought through and executed with great care.
In short, this is component with no apparent weaknesses. The Statement P5 five- channel amplifier ($7.
Weighing in at a mind- blowing 1. Ouch, my back! ”) and designed to draw power from not one but two separate household power circuits, the P5 puts out a staggering 3. Wpc at 8 Ohms, 5. Wpc at 4 Ohms, and 6. Wpc at 2 Ohms—with all channels driven. This baby has power reserves adequate to drive most any loudspeaker system—including those that present very low impedance loads (which some home theater amps just can’t handle).
This is Anthem's flagship five channel amplifier, the Statement P5. It is rated at 325 watts per channel and retails for $8,499.00. It makes a great match.
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What is more, the P5 also offers vanishingly low levels of distortion to match its dynamic clout. Total harmonic distortion plus noise (measured at 2. Wpc output levels) is quoted at 0. Hz or 0. 0. 08% at 2.
Hz, while inter- modulation distortion (IMD) is specified 0. CCIW at 3. 25 Watts). These would be exemplary numbers for any high- end stereo amp, and they’re doubly impressive in a blockbuster five- channel amp intended for home theater applications.
Of course, numbers alone never tell the whole story, but in this case the P5’s real- world sound quality as every bit as good as its specifications might lead you to expect. As their names imply, Anthem’s Statement D2v A/V controller and P5 power amplifier are top- tier, statement- class A/V components—components designed to deliver benchmark levels of performance with no “ifs”, “ands”, or “buts”. And in practice, they do just that. OVERVIEWConsider this Controller/Amp combo if: you want to experience (and can afford) true top- tier performance. What makes the Anthem pair so appealing is that it addresses all aspects (not just some aspects) of A/V performance at once—sound quality, picture quality, room correction/EQ, massive power output, and overall flexibility and control.
While some competing units cover some of these bases well, few offer the supremely well- balanced solutions that the Anthem pair provides. Though admittedly expensive (at least by normal mortal standards), the D2v/P5 pair is more than fairly priced for what you get—especially in light of the fact that most of the Anthem combo’s serious competition costs as much if not more—in some cases, a whole lot more). This is a combination you will not easily outgrow, since Anthem has a proven track record for making available running product updates as new developments arise. Look further if: you want—as would be perfectly reasonable when shopping in this price/performance class—to do due diligence and thus to evaluate the Anthem’s competitors (likely candidates might include flagship models from Arcam, Bryston, Class. é, Denon, Integra, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Mc. Intosh, Meridian and Krell).
While you might prefer individual aspects of one competitor or another, the fact is that the Anthem pair can compete with just about anything on today’s market—including models that cost far more. Be aware that the same things that make the D2v powerful, flexible, and full- featured also require an experienced hand to help oversee setup procedures.
Veteran home theater enthusiasts (especially those who are computer savvy and familiar with room EQ systems) could probably handle setup tasks on their own, but others might need or want to have a dealer/installer handle the work. Also know that Anthem’s ARC system is more complicated to set up than, say, an equivalent Audyssey room EQ system. Ratings (relative to comparably priced controller/amp combos). User interface: 9 (main D2v/P5 combo), 5 for the ARC software itself. Sound quality, music: 1.
Sound quality, movies: 1. Value: 9. 5. Below, I touch on important features and technical highlights for the Statement PD2v and P5. For a more in- depth review of design details for these products, visit the Anthem web site: www. D2v Audio. •Supports separate Movie and Music speaker system configurations. Extensive bass management, center channel EQ, and low frequency notch filter options. Subwoofer crossover frequencies can be set on for each channel, in very fine 5.
Hz increments. •Provides separate EQ trim options for each input. All HDMI inputs are connected through TMDS (Timing Minimized Differential Signaling) timing regenerators and multiplexers, which are said to be helpful in “cleaning up a noisy/jittery source, or when a long or low- quality cable is being used. HZ DAC, with 1. 28.
X oversampling and 2. ADC functions with resolution up to 2. Hz levels. •High- accuracy digital clocking system. Dual proprietary Anthem DSP processors (8. MIPS total) for Dolby True. HD and DTS- HD Master Audio decoding. Support for Anthem.
Logic and various THX/THX Ultra. Balanced AES/EBU digital audio input. Balanced stereo analog audio input. Full complement of single- ended and balanced 7.
Analog- Direct available on all inputs. Very high quality circuit boards and parts (e.
ESR electrolytic capacitors, “audio grade” signal coupling capacitors, 1. µF ADC reference voltage decoupling capacitors, etc.).
D2v Room Correction. Proprietary ARC (Anthem Room Correction) uses an outboard PC and calibrated USB Mic (included) to take in- room response measures from five different listening locations. The system then plots correction curves for each channel in the system plus the subwoofer, to bring actual in- room response into conformance with a well- defined “target curve. ARC offers both “standard” and “advanced” EQ settings. Under the advanced settings, users can modify the standard “target curve” to fit their specific requirements or listening tastes. An extensive graphical interface allows users to see and compare “before” vs.
D2v Video. •Provides memory for storing up to four separate Video configurations. Supports independent source settings and adjustments.
Provides extensive support for custom installer/calibrators, with the ability to generate sophisticated video test patterns. Sigma Designs “broadcast grade” VXP digital video processor is said to provide “professional- grade, fully adaptive deinterlacing, adaptive 3. D noise reduction, mosquito noise reduction, block artifact reductions, adaptive detail enhancement featuring sharpness and texture enhancement with overshoot control, and adaptive contrast enhancement. The D2v offers extensive transcoding options, and can convert any resolution level or format of input into the target resolution/format of your choice (for example, 4.
HDMI outputs, and so on). D2v Convenience. •Comes with two full featured, backlit remote controls—one for the main room, the other for a second zone. A “learning” function helps each remote to control other components. Extensive programming support and options for custom installers.
P5 Audio. •Given the P5 massive power output capabilities, the amplifier requires two power cords, each (ideally) fed by a separate household power circuit. Internally, the P5 is configured as five separate monoblock amplifiers, each featuring “two separate and autonomous power supplies fed from separate transformer windings. Uses massive “low- impedance toroidal power supplies—one per amplifier channel. Each channel features its own “oversize aluminum heatsink” with over 1. A whopping fourteen bipolar output devices per channel.
Offers user selectable single- ended or balanced analog audio inputs. The D2v’s user interface is clear and reasonably straightforward, though it is important to bear in mind that this controller provides a much broader range of setup and configuration options than most other A/V controllers and AVRs do. Frankly, the D2v offer layers of setup options in places where other A/V controllers don’t even have places. For this reason it is vitally important to read the manual and—where necessary—to seek expert help/advice during the setup process.
I suspect that many prospective owners will need or want to have their D2v’s set up by a dealer or custom installer. The D2v gives users the ability to make on- the- fly audio adjustments and thus to hear the effects of setting changes in real time.
Home Theater & Sound Equipment Review - - Anthem Statement P5 Multichannel. Amplifier (1. 2/2.
Description Model. P5. Price: $5. 00. USDDimensions: 1. W x 9. 4"H x 2. 2.
DWeight: 1. 30 pounds. Warranty: Five years parts and labor. Features. Multi- mono design. Multiple power on/off options. Features (cont'd)RCA and XLR inputs (including - 6d.
B attenuated XLR inputs)Two removable IEC power cords. No fuses; AC line breakers for each channel. Advanced Load Monitoring. Active- Load Cascoded Complementary Feedback Input Stage. Toroidal transformers. Gold- plated binding posts.
Anthem. and its parent company, Paradigm, are on a roll. Anthem recently introduced the. AVM 3. 0 surround- sound processor, which improves on the award- winning AVM 2. The Anthem Statement D1. Paradigm’s new Reference. Signature line of speakers is earning rave reviews. To complement these new processors and to provide the.
Reference Signatures. Anthem has introduced several new power amplifiers in their Statement line of electronics. I was provided the Anthem Statement P5 five- channel power amplifier as part of a. Anthem- Paradigm home- theater system that included the Statement D1. Paradigm Reference Signature S8, C5, ADP, and Servo speakers. The ultimate statement.
The first thing I noticed about the Statement P5 is its. It weighs 1. 30 pounds, and its shipping box would not easily fit into the. I solicited the help of a coworker with a strong back and a pickup. Many large audio/video components have warnings on the packaging. P5 it was a necessity. Along with. the P5’s enormous mass comes a rock- solid build quality that, while not necessarily. The P5 is a multi- mono design, each channel of.
This minimizes the interference between channels for. The major drawback of this type of design is the added cost of. Because of the need for these large separate power supplies, there are. Those that are available. However. the P5 is rated at 3. Wpc into 8 ohms, 5.
Wpc into 4 ohms, and 6. Wpc into 2 ohms, all.
The P5 is said to be stable down to a short circuit at full output. Judging by these power ratings and its tremendous build quality, you begin to get an idea. P5 is. In addition to its high- power output and size, the P5.
Fourteen bipolar output devices are provided for. Active- Load Cascoded Complementary Feedback Input. Stage, which uses eight hand- matched bipolar input devices; heat- shrink tubing is applied.
The circuit boards - - two- layer designs. The P5 has no fuses in its DC rails - - the amplifier is. Another sophisticated. Anthem’s Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) circuitry, which constantly. P5’s. long life. Anthem claims that ALM is "totally non- invasive," engaging only in. Two separate power cords are provided; Anthem recommends.
A circuits. While Sound. Stage! managing editor Jeff.
Fritz may have in his home multiple 2. A circuits specifically for power amplifiers, the P5. A circuit in my listening.
Power on/off options can be set to Trigger, Manual, or Auto mode; the last turns the. P5 on when it senses an input signal, and shuts it down 2. Both RCA and XLR inputs are provided (including switches to attenuate the. XLR inputs by 6d. B) as well as a relay trigger input and output on 3.
The. XLR input stage is described as being "fully buffered and double- balanced,". Anthem claims reduces interference to provide the lowest level of noise and hum.
Singing the Anthem. A DVD that has been getting a lot of playing time on my. An All- Star Tribute to Brian Wilson.
Filmed live at Radio City Music. Hall, this great- sounding disc features fantastic performances by some well- known artists. Wilson himself. The band, the Wondermints, is the one featured on. Wilson’s wonderful- sounding Live at the Roxy [DVD- Audio, Rhino R9 7. The musicians were spread evenly across the front. P5 placing them exactly where they should have been in the soundstage.
This. is not a perfect recording, but it captures the energy of the performances with. DVD."Good Vibrations," sung by Ann and Nancy Wilson. Heart, is one of several highlights on this DVD. Backed by classically trained baritone. Jubilant Sykes, the Boys Choir of Harlem, and the Wondermints, the Wilson sisters give a.
Like the P5 itself, the sound. The more understated performance of Carly Simon, David Crosby, and Jimmy Webb. In My Room" sounded gorgeous, and showed off the P5’s. The Blue Man Group’s Audio [DVD- Audio, Virgin.
Rods. and Cones" sounded surreal through the P5 - - the wraparound soundstage was totally. BMG’s big PVC drum kits was placed squarely in. Although the P5 made the massive drums sound extremely taut. The. various PVC instruments and drums sounded distinctly different from one another; even at. Buried deep within the mix were. The P5’s exceedingly clean sound, quiet background.
Everything sounded. Johnny Cash’s American IV: The Man Comes Around [CD. American 4. 40. 07. The guitar on the title track was incredibly tight and defined, and. I had. ever heard without sounding boomy or unnatural. The stark arrangement of "Hurt".
P5 held everything together with. Recordings with reference- quality sound, such as Diana Krall’s The. Girl in the Other Room [SACD, Verve B0.
Daboa’s From the Gekko [CD. Triple Earth trecd 1. Comparison. I have been fortunate to have recently had three.
Simaudio Moon Aurora ($4. Bel Canto e. Vo. 6 ($4.
Anthem Statement P5. Although. each amplifier had, to some extent, its own "personality," they were actually. As you might have guessed, the P5 was the most powerful of the. Its grip on the bass frequencies and ability to snap images into. The 2. 00. Wpc Aurora was not far behind it in terms.
Vo. 6, although. rated at only 1. Wpc, held its own against these two more powerful amps with only a minor. Some may prefer the slightly warmer Aurora and the e. Vo. 6. while others might favor the marginally more transparent P5. However, the differences in.
Where the P5 will distinguish itself from the competition is in its incredibly. Although many competitors. I am not. aware of anyone else who offers this level of performance in such a massively built. Conclusion. Like the amazing D1 processor, the P5 is a superb addition. Anthem’s line of Statement electronics. At $5. 00. 0 each, neither product is.
I lavished a great deal of praise on the D1 in my review, but the P5 - -. It should be considered one of the very best multichannel amplifiers currently.