Description
The AVM 90 is Anthem's flagship A/V pre-amplifier/processor, built around upgraded audio circuitry, four independent subwoofer outputs, and a 32-bit AKM AK4499EQ DAC with 768kHz sampling. It supports object-based audio configurations of up to 15.4 channels with ARC Genesis room correction, built-in streaming, and 7 HDMI 2.0 inputs with 2 outputs plus eARC, passing Ultra HD signals unaltered up to 18.2Gbps with Dolby Vision, HDR, and Hybrid Log Gamma support.
Features
Platform
- New electronics platform supporting up to 15.4 channels
- HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, hardware upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 (8K)
- Latest DTS:X Pro, DTS:X, and Dolby Atmos object-oriented audio codecs; IMAX Enhanced
- Four independent sub outputs with individual ARC Genesis correction for frequency response and phase alignment
- Independent HDMI Zone 2 output
- ARC Genesis room correction with a more precise calibration microphone
- Platform-agnostic streaming: Google Chromecast (Audio), Bluetooth v4.2, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Roon (coming soon)
- Web-based setup, over-the-air updates, next-gen DSP platform
- High-resolution front panel display
- MM phono stage
Audio
- 4 pre-amp channels
- Four independent subwoofer outputs with auto phase and polarity adjustment (ARC Genesis)
- Four speaker profile memories, 2in/5cm distance increments, 5dB level increments
- MM phono stage
- Super Sub front setting
HDMI & Video
- Dolby Vision, HDR, Hybrid Log Gamma, IMAX Enhanced
- HDMI 2.0b & HDCP 2.2 (hardware upgradeable to HDMI 2.1 8K), HDMI eARC
- 4:4:4 subsampling @ 4K60 (18.2Gbps), 2020 color gamut, 4K 50/60 switching
- Zone 2 HDMI output, dual HDMI outputs, standby pass-through
Decoding
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby HD
- DTS:X Pro, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
Custom Installation
- IP control, RS-232 control, IR input
- Three 12V trigger outputs
- Pre-made control drivers
- Save/load and import/export settings
- Rackmount kit (sold separately)
Streaming
- Google Chromecast Audio, Bluetooth
Listening Modes
- Anthem Logic, Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X
- Stereo, All Channel Stereo, Mono, All Channel Mono
Specifications
- Channels: up to 15.4
- DAC: 32-bit AKM AK4499EQ, 768kHz sampling capability
- Subwoofer outputs: 4 independent, individually ARC Genesis corrected
- HDMI: 7 HDMI 2.0 inputs, 2 outputs, HDMI 2.0b/HDCP 2.2 (upgradeable to HDMI 2.1/8K), eARC
- Video bandwidth: 4:4:4 subsampling @ 4K60, up to 18.2Gbps
- Trigger outputs: three 12V triggers
- Transformer: Toroidal