Anthem AVM 90 - 15.4 Channel AV Processor

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.

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

• 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