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“WARNING: ANTHEM GEAR MAY BE ADDICTIVE.” – Eric D. Hetherington, GoodSound! For over fifteen years Sonic Frontiers International and Anthem have manufactured award-winning high-end Power Amplifiers, Preamplifiers/Surround-Sound Processors, CD Players, CD Transports and Digital-to-Analog Converters of the finest quality.
D1 “… SPECTACULAR … cutting edge … detail to die for … equal to or better than the best …” – Thomas J.
T H E U LT I M AT E H I G H - E N D S TAT E M E N T The D1 contains nine high-end components in one: Preamplifier Built-in 24-Bit/192-kHz Precision Upsampler • Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) • Surround-Sound Processor • Highest-Quality HDTV Video Switcher • Multiroom/Whole-House Entertainment Control Center • FM/AM Tuner • Headphone Preamplifier • • The D1 is first of all a cutting-edge music preamplifier/surround-sound home theater processor with built-in tuner and i
home theater. Since the D1’s Upsampler operates on all formats and all channels, the result is a much higher level of transparency for both multichannel music and movies. The Ultimate High-End Statement, Better by Design • • Designed and built in North America by Sonic Frontiers 24-Bit/192-kHz Precision Upsampler All Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC) uses a reconstruction filter as the final step in the conversion process. Without this filter recreating the original signal would not be possible.
DESIGN OVERVIEW • (4) Independent Signal Paths (Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record) 6-CHANNEL ANALOG-DSP (MAIN) (DVD-Audio/SACD) INPUTS • Auto Digital/Analog Input Switching (For Every Source) • Built-In FM/AM Tuner with Stereo/High-Blend/Mono Setting • • • • • • • • • • • • (Memorized to each FM Preset) (7) Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources) (3) Toslink Digital Audio Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources) (1) AES/EBU Digital Audio Input (Assignable to Multiple Digi
ZONE 2 • (1) Stereo S/E Analog Audio Output • (1) Stereo True-Balanced™ (XLR) Audio Output • Variable or Fixed Volume Level Setting • Adjustable Maximum Volume Setting • Bass, Treble, Balance Controls • (1) S-Video Output • (1) Composite Video Output • Simultaneous S-Video and Composite Outputs • Simulcast Video+Audio Sources • On-Screen Display (Bypassable) • On-Screen Setup Menu ZONE 3 • (1) Stereo S/E Analog Audio Output • Variable or Fixed Volume Level Setting • Adjustable Maximum Volume Setting • Bass,
OPERATING OVERVIEW (For the D1 and AVM 30, unless otherwise noted) Auto-Format Detection, Listening with Memory Dolby® Digital, DTS®, PCM Stereo? The D1 makes it easy. For any digital input it selects the correct format automatically! Or take any 2-channel stereo source, analog or digital, and create the listening experience you want—from Dolby® Pro Logic, Dolby® Pro Logic IIx, DTS® Neo:6, THX®, to one of our own proprietary modes that provide up to 7.1 channels of sound: 5f.
THX® Ultra 2™ Suite The THX® certified D1 includes all THX® modes which can be applied to formats as follows: • THX® Cinema – Provides up to 7.1 output with Dolby® Pro Logic, Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS® Neo:6 Cinema, Dolby® Digital 5.1, DTS® 5.1 • THX® Ultra2™ Cinema – Provides 7.1 output with Dolby® Digital 5.1 or DTS® 5.1 Movies • THX® MusicMode – Provides 7.1 output with 6-Channel Music Sources—DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby® Digital 5.1, DTS® 5.1 • THX® Surround EX™ – 6.
5i. V C R S E T U P / P R E S E T S a. RENAME : VCR b. AUDIO IN : Anlg-DSP c. EQ : LF +0.0 dB HF +0.0 dB d. SPEAKER CONFIG : Cinema e. COMPONENT VIDEO : None f. LIP-SYNC DELAY : 0.0 ms - - - - - - MODE PRESETS - - - g. 2-Ch : AL-Cin h. DD-2.0 : NA i. DD-5.1 : NA j. DTS-5.1 : NA k. DD-EX : NA l. DTS-ES : NA 6. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. ADJUST INPUT LEVELS Adjustment only applies when Audio-In is set to Analog CD 2-Ch 6-Ch TAPE FM/AM DVD TV SAT VCR AUX : : : : : : : : : : +0.0 dB +0.0 dB +0.0 dB +0.
Greater Functionality Seven assignable RCA Digital inputs • Three assignable Toslink inputs • Assignable AES/EBU Digital input • Four assignable Component Video inputs • Seven assignable S-Video inputs • Seven assignable Composite Video inputs • Digital audio inputs can be assigned to any number of digital sources • Any video input can be assigned to any number of sources • True Balanced™ (XLR) 2-channel Analog input, selectable for Analog-Direct or Analog-DSP • Two Digital Record outputs (RCA-S/PDIF) which
Ten Outputs – 7.1 Plus Second Center Channel and Subwoofer (RCA and Balanced XLR) The D1 provides incredibly musical, spacious and accurate surround sound! In some installations you may want to add a second center-channel speaker—either above and below, or on either side of your video monitor. You may also want to add a second subwoofer. The D1 makes it easy with additional output connections already built in—both for RCA and Balanced XLR.
5a. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS CD 2-Ch 6-Ch TAPE FM/AM DVD TV SAT VCR AUX COPY MAIN->ZONE2: Manual COPY MAIN->ZONE3: Manual COPY MAIN->REC : Manual Our Unique Copy Feature Virtually all SSPs with a second zone only provide 2-channel analog sources in that second zone. While the D1 will also do this, it has another unique capability.
Triggers Programmable trigger outputs can turn components that have a trigger input, on or off. Three triggers provide tremendous flexibility. Set Trigger 1 to Main power-on, connect it to the trigger input of your amplifier, press the D1’s Main power button—your amplifier will turn on and off in tandem. Use triggers to automate as much as you like. Turn your entire system on or off with one button. Used with timers, triggers offer you even more versatility.
P2 / P5 “… spectacular … multichannel audio of the highest order.” – Roger Kanno, Home Theater & Sound “… a level of performance far beyond what is normally available at this price … sound was big and bold … totally enveloping … incredibly tight and defined … immediate and real … razor-sharp imaging, dynamics, and all the other hallmarks of a true high-end amplifier … one of the very best multichannel amplifiers currently available.
PERFORMANCE FROM THE HEART In life we admire “heart.” When we say someone has heart we mean passion, spirit, fortitude. And we applaud it. While the amplifier is the brawn behind every successful music and movie presentation, it is also the heart! Its role is as crucial as that of the speakers in its ability to render delicate musical detail one moment and deliver room-shaking explosions the next.
Edge-of-the-Art Multi-Mono Design: Less Talk, More Power! By design, P2 and P5 amplifiers are actually powerful independent “monoblock” amplifiers. Each channel is self-contained on its own glass-epoxy circuit board and heatsink. Each channel also benefits from its own independent power supply. Since there is no common audio path between channels there is a complete absence of crosstalk.
“No Fuse” Design By eliminating fuses in the DC rails, P2 and P5 amplifiers are DirectConnected™ to the power supply capacitor bank. This keeps output impedance remarkably low while making more power available to the amplifier and ultimately to the speakers. Even when the amplifiers are driving lower- or complex-impedance loads, the result is audibly superior sonic performance. If an output short circuit does occur, only the AC line breaker will trip—there are no fuses to replace.
A2 / A5 “… phenomenal … outstanding … an incredible experience …” – Kris Deering, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity "… tremendous performance … astonishingly quiet … completely transparent … beautiful musical nature … whatever music I threw at the Anthem gear, it delivered in spades … every nuance is presented wonderfully … never showed any sign of running out of steam … synergy between the amps and the speakers was incredible … delivered all the dynamics with a musical grace that was effortless
MUSCULAR IN CHARACTER. MUSICAL BY NATURE Just like their larger and more powerful siblings, the remarkable A2 and A5 amplifiers are muscular in character and musical by nature. Multi-talented performers supplying the power behind physically demanding surround-sound home theater or retrieving, with remarkable finesse and transparency, the immediacy of a live music performance.
“No Fuse” Design By eliminating fuses in the DC rails, A2 and A5 amplifiers are DirectConnected™ to the power supply capacitor bank. This keeps output impedance remarkably low while making more power available to the amplifier and ultimately to the speakers. Even when the amplifiers are driving lower- or complex-impedance loads, the result is audibly superior sonic performance. If an output short circuit does occur, only the AC line breaker will trip—there are no fuses to replace.
“Keep it Simple” Design Philosophy While all parts are of the finest quality and tolerance, Anthem™ Statement designers use the fewest possible number of parts in the signal path to maintain the integrity of the sound. A2 and A5 amplifiers reveal a profound sense of musical purity, transparency and naturalness. Vanishing Noise and Distortion Transformer-induced noise at the bass frequencies of 60 Hz, 120 Hz, and 180 Hz has effectively been eliminated.
AVM 30 “WOW … darn near impeccable … at the head of its class.” Wes Phillips, onhometheater “… state-of-the-art … among the front rank of top-performance preamps … unusually comprehensive … hard to beat for features, usability, price and performance … when each preamp is judged on its merits and value for its price, the AVM 30 is irresistible.
AUDIO/VIDEO MASTER The AVM 30 contains eight high-end components in one: • Preamplifier • Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) • Surround-Sound Processor • Highest-Quality HDTV Video Switcher • Multiroom/Whole-House Entertainment Control Center • FM/AM Tuner • Headphone Preamplifier • 23 AVM 30 P R E A M P L I F I E R • Stunning two-channel/multichannel sound and the world’s most complete multizone controller put the power of a Master in your hands.
WHY THE AVM 30 IS THE BEST-SELLING PREAMPLIFIER/PROCESSOR IN ITS CLASS (and above!) • • • • • • • • Designed and built in North America by Sonic Frontiers Component parts are carefully chosen for their ability to maintain the lowest possible total harmonic distortion and noise (THD + N) Handcrafted circuit board layouts (not done by auto-routers) with extensive use of groundplanes achieve exceptionally low noise, low crosstalk, and protect against electrostatic discharge 4-layer motherboard with separat
SURROUND MODES (MAIN) continued • Mono • Mono-Academy • All-Channel Mono • Individual Speaker Levels Memorized for Each Mode BASS MANAGEMENT (MAIN) • Independent Cinema and Music Speaker Configurations (Assignable to Each Source) • Auto-LFE Option (For Cinema or Music • • • • • • when Fronts are Set to Large) • Cinema and Movie Configurations each include: – Independent Crossovers by Speaker Group 5-Hz Steps) (For Headphone, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record) Dynamics Adjustment (Dolby® Digital and DTS®) Dynam
TLP 1 “… a major performer … at the top of my list of recommended two-channel components.” Sandy Bird, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity "… eminently enjoyable … loaded with features … easy musical flow … good snap — good rhythmic coherency … nice shimmer … I got so wrapped up in the music that I was ready to grab my wife and hit the dance floor.
IT’S ABOUT THE MUSIC Getting audiophiles to agree on the merits of a high-end audio product is never an easy task. But in the end, it’s about the music. Gauging any audio product comes down to just one question … how does it sound? In the case of Anthem’s latest Preamplifier/Tuner the answer is simple … the TLP 1 sings! Some say the more bells and whistles the better! Give us minimalist, cry the audiophiles—nothing more than what the artist recorded! The TLP 1 brings both camps together.
100 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio At 100 dB, signal-to-noise ratio in the TLP 1 rivals that of far more expensive preamplifiers on the market—a direct result of the meticulous attention paid to groundplanes and the design of the power supply. Circuit board traces were painstakingly laid out by hand. Out of the silent black background the only thing that comes through is the music—rich, full and enveloping—drawing you into its heart, technicalities forgotten.
FM/AM Tuner The TLP 1’s superb-sounding built-in tuner features 18 FM and 6 AM station presets with selectable Stereo, High-Blend and Mono modes. For added convenience these modes are memorized to the presets — simply set it once to enjoy the “best” sound all of the time. Match Source Levels Want each of your components to play at a similar level when you switch from source to source (i.e. FM/AM to Tape, to CD, to TV, etc.
MCA 20 / 30 / 50 “… awesome … incredible … a revelation.” Roger Kanno, SoundStage! "… fast and transparent … enveloping and realistic … power and authority that is remarkable … incredible dynamics … thunderous bass … plays — without strain … one of the more refined amplifiers that I have heard at anywhere near its price point.
A STUDY IN SONIC CONTRASTS Our remarkable MCA multichannel amplifiers are a study in wonderful sonic contrasts. Hefty, with a weight and authority reminiscent of far more expensive amplifiers; able to play deep, tight and loud without breakup. They are capable of reproducing all of the multichannel magic and complex dynamics of the most demanding 7.1-channel surround-sound experience without ever losing control.
Sound Purity and Integrity Our design for MCA amplifiers follows the “Keep-It-Simple” principle. We utilize the fewest possible number of parts in the signal path to maintain the integrity of sound. All parts are of the highest quality and tolerance. As a result, these remarkable amplifiers offer the profound sense of musical purity, transparency and naturalness that is demanded by the most discerning listener.
RCA Inputs, XLR Balanced Inputs High quality in! High quality out! Gold-plated female RCA jacks provide a high-quality input connection, but with MCA amplifiers you get much more. XLR balanced connections are commonly used in professional recording and broadcasting to ensure the lowest level of noise and hum possible. Now you can use this same high-quality connection for reference-quality high-end sound since XLR balanced inputs are included on all MCA amplifiers.
PVA 2 / 5 / 7 “… exceptional … musically right … timbrally accurate … a stone-cold bargain.” – Shane Buettner, The Perfect Vision “What do you say about a product that exceeds all expectations for its price category? … I’ve not heard an amplifier that’s significantly better at anywhere near its price.
ANYTHING BUT AVERAGE Unlocking the incredible sound sculptures, special effects and dynamics of today’s home theater and music recordings is no small feat, at least for the average amplifier. But then, Anthem’s PVA 2, PVA 5 and PVA 7 amplifiers are anything but average.
Superior Circuit Design The sonic purity of the PVA amplifier design is the result of our intensive research and development in high-end design. Superior high-end sound begins with a superior power supply. These amplifiers use custom-built, low-noise high-power toroidal transformers and advanced power supply regulators with high-quality, low-ESL, low-ESR filter capacitors. They possess huge storage capacity of 100,000 micro farads (µF) in the PVA 7, 60,000 in the PVA 5, and 40,000 in the PVA 2.
D1 All Anthem™ Statement products available in: 19-1/4-inch Standard Version Height (with feet removed): D1 – 3 units A2/A5 – 4 units P2/P5 – 5 units 19-inch Rack-Mount Version Height (with feet removed): D1 – 3 units A2/A5 – 4 units P2/P5 – 5 units ANALOG AUDIO FM TUNER Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kΩ Output Impedance Main–RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P2 A D V A N C E D L O A D M O N I T O R I N G ( A L M™) All Anthem™ and Anthem™ Statement amplifiers are designed to perform flawlessly—offering stunning musicality, tonal neutrality and incredible dynamics while driving any speaker load reliably under real-world conditions! The power supply is conservatively rated and the amplifiers run cool for greater reliability, but we didn’t stop there.
AVM 30 ANALOG AUDIO FM TUNER Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kΩ Output Impedance Main–RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Ω XLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Ω Zones 2/3 and Record–RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TLP 1 PREAMPLIFIER FM TUNER Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 kΩ Main Output Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Ω Record Output Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ω Rated Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCA 20 MCA 20 / 30 / 50 PVA 2 / 5 / 7 INPUTS MCA 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Single-Ended, 2 Balanced, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) MCA 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Single-Ended, 3 Balanced, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) MCA 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Single-Ended, 5 Balanced, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) INPUTS PVA 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5-mm Mono Jack) PVA 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“… intoxicating … the D1 just floored us … ‘Is this really digital audio?’ I kept asking … ‘it sounds so darn ANALOG’ … so transparent I ceased to ‘notice’ it … insane exploitation of the CD’s dynamic range … I just can’t take any portion of the audio spectrum and pigeon-hole it for you … everything is just right … a huge winner … YES, IT’S THAT GOOD.
“ WA R N I N G : A N T H E M G E A R M AY B E A D D I C T I V E .” – Eric D. Hetherington, GoodSound! FINISHES • Anthem • • Anthem Anthem Statement Designed and manufactured in North America. For further information or to contact us visit our website at w w w. a n t h e m AV.com or w w w. s t a t e m e n t . a n t h e m AV.com or e-mail us at sfi@sonicfrontiers.com Copyright © Sonic Frontiers International. All rights reserved.
