Pretty sure I'm going Anthem P5 - now to find a deal

[boe]

Hello,

I did a lot of research and want to get an Anthem P5 but can't find a whole lot of dealers or more importantly DEALS. I definitely want a warrantied item so I have to get it from a dealer. I'd be willing to go demo as long as I got the warranty. I took too long to decide on what amp I wanted and missed out on a hell of a deal. If anyone knows of a good deal on one please let me know. I don't want a used one on Audiogon with no warranty.

Thanks

 

[agarwalro]

I think Anthem is one of those brands that works exclusively through dealer channels. The only way is to find one on the Dealer Locator and haggle.

 

[boe]

Thanks - called 3 places so far- only got people who poop potpouri and don't know martin logan from mark levinson.

 

[agarwalro]

called 3 places so far- only got people who poop potpouri

LOL . Hang in there...

 

[zumbo]

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ANTSTATEMENTP5

Specs taken from Anthem website.
POWER OUTPUT
(Continuous RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <1.0% THD, AC line voltage held constant at full load)
Impedance------------8ohm---------4ohm---------2ohm
# of Channels Driven--1-----All-------1-----All-------1-------All
PVA 2/5/7-----------125 W 105---W 200 W 140 W--300 W —

I just don't think it can handle the king. MC 205 is 200W x 5 . Period. You pay for 200W, you get 200W.
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?hid=1&id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1151&product=MC205

A Bryston will do what that Anthem will, for a fraction of the price.
http://www.bryston.ca/9bsstspec.html
http://www.audiophileliquidator.net/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=84&products_id=3520

 

[davidtwotrees]

Man, Boe. $6500 large for that badboy. More power to ya!

 

[zumbo]

I use Adcom. I see no need to spend more. But, it's your money.
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=28866
http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/adgffaantrsu.html

 

[Davemcc]

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ANTSTATEMENTP5

Specs taken from Anthem website.
POWER OUTPUT
(Continuous RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <1.0% THD, AC line voltage held constant at full load)
Impedance------------8ohm---------4ohm---------2ohm
# of Channels Driven--1-----All-------1-----All-------1-------All
PVA 2/5/7-----------125 W 105---W 200 W 140 W--300 W —

I just don't think it can handle the king. MC 205 is 200W x 5 . Period. You pay for 200W, you get 200W.
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?hid=1&id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1151&product=MC205

A Bryston will do what that Anthem will, for a fraction of the price.
http://www.bryston.ca/9bsstspec.html
http://www.audiophileliquidator.net/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=84&products_id=3520

You have the specs for the Anthem PVA series here.

Here's the specs for the Anthem Statement P5.

P2, P5 POWER OUTPUT
(Per channel, continuous RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <0.1% THD, one or all channels driven.)

8 Ω

1 Channel - 325 W

All Channels - 325 W

4 Ω

1 Channel - 500 W

All Channels - 500 W

2 Ω

1 Channel - 675 W

All Channels - 675 W

Statement P2 and P5 amplifiers are stable into any impedance down to a short circuit at full output.

Source: http://statement.anthemav.com/HTML/Products/P_Series/Specifications/P_Specs.html

 

[zumbo]

Oh my. That changes things a bit.

Heck, those specs were on my link to 6thAVE. OOPS!

This is why I am here. Now, what can I sell?

 

[Davemcc]

Oh my. That changes things a bit.

Doesn't it though? The OP is going to be a very happy person.

 

[jostenmeat]

Thanks - called 3 places so far- only got people who poop potpouri and don't know martin logan from mark levinson.

hahah hilarious...
I'll my keep my eyes out for you, but to be honest, I don't know what a good deal is on that...

 

[boe]

Thanks - so far the best price I've managed to haggle is $4450.

 

[Warpdrv]

Audiogon.... go used.... These things are pretty much bullet proof...

If it works when you get it, it will more then likely work for many many years to come... got my Rotel 1095 used... never had an issue...

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1194735300

 

[zumbo]

Audiogon.... go used.... These things are pretty much bullet proof...

If it works when you get it, it will more then likely work for many many years to come... got my Rotel 1095 used... never had an issue...

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1194735300

I agree with this 100%. If this amp will drive any load, as it states, there is nothing someone can do to hurt this thing. It should last a lifetime, without any problems.

 

[Warpdrv]

Like buying a used car... let someone else take the hit on the retail price....

 

[zumbo]

Like buying a used car... let someone else take the hit on the retail price....

But, unlike the used car, the amp will smell new.

 

[Warpdrv]

But, unlike the used car, the amp will smell new.

Thats awesome.... You are right too... my Rotel RMB-1095 came out of the box I could barely lift, and when I opened it, it smelled new... too funny...

 

[boe]

I finally got the P5 and I'm very happy with it. Someone on the other side of the country offered me a great deal but I ended up whussing out and getting it from a local dealer. I may end up getting a P2 as well, I liked the P5 so much!

 

[Davemcc]

I finally got the P5 and I'm very happy with it. Someone on the other side of the country offered me a great deal but I ended up whussing out and getting it from a local dealer. I may end up getting a P2 as well, I liked the P5 so much!

Congratulations!!!! That's one heck of an amp.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I finally got the P5 and I'm very happy with it. Someone on the other side of the country offered me a great deal but I ended up whussing out and getting it from a local dealer. I may end up getting a P2 as well, I liked the P5 so much!

Awesome; I was just about to tell you that I could get you a good deal on one but I will keep that to myself now