AudioRevolution.com's "Best Of 2002" List
The Best High-Performance Audio/Video Equipment You Can Buy
AV Preamps Category Winner – Anthem AVM 20
Anthem AVM 20 $3,199
With proven software and hardware upgrades working, the Anthem AVM 20 offers nearly every high-end feature found on the loftiest A/V preamps for a more affordable price.
B&K Ref 30 $2,800
Another new value-priced contender that caught the attention of Brian Kahn, the B&K Ref 30 also is ready for the latest formats with 5.1 analog inputs and excellent video switching.
Krell HTS 7.1 $8,000
Brian Kahn has puddles of drool permanently staining the cover of his Krell HTS 7.1 A/V preamp. It does music as well as it does home theater, which is no small feat, especially when compared to Krell electronics of the past.
Sunfire Theater Grand III $3,495
The Sunfire TGIII was a very close runner-up for category winner with the Anthem AVM 20. It may be a little lighter on features, but it makes it up as the industry standard for simplicity in set-up. Its warm sound will please music lovers who also like to watch movies.
Pending Reviews: : Meridian 861, Lexicon MC12, Meridian 568.2, Mark Levinson No. 40, Bel Canto
Delisted: Adcom GTP 830, Proceed AVP, Sunfire Theater Grand II
