Reference AV processor with ARC Genesis room correction and full immersive audio decoding for 8K home cinema.
The Anthem AVM70 8K is a preamplifier/processor that sets the benchmark in Anthem's lineup for those building a no-compromise home cinema. Designed and assembled in Canada, the AVM70 features Anthem's proprietary ARC Genesis (Anthem Room Correction) technology, which analyses your room's acoustics and fine-tunes the frequency response of every channel with a level of precision that is difficult to match at this price point.
On the video side, the processor handles signals up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz with full support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDR10+, ensuring compatibility with the latest sources and displays. Certified HDMI 2.1 circuitry ensures lossless signal passing to your TV or projector, preserving every detail of the image.
Audio decoding covers all major immersive formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced. The audio processing section is fully isolated from the control logic, with audiophile-grade D/A converters on all channels. The result is a three-dimensional soundstage that brings out the best in any amplifier and speaker combination.
Connectivity is designed with professional installations in mind: optical and coaxial digital inputs, multiple HDMI 2.1 ports, an MM/MC phono input for vinyl enthusiasts, and balanced XLR pre-out connections on all main channels — a significant advantage when running long cable runs or pairing with high-end power amplifiers.
Integration with control systems is straightforward thanks to RS-232, 12V triggers, and IP control, making the AVM70 natively compatible with Control4, Crestron, Savant, and similar platforms. The guided setup process and web interface make it equally well suited to the discerning enthusiast and the professional system integrator.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is ARC Genesis and why does it matter?
A: ARC Genesis (Anthem Room Correction Genesis) is Anthem's proprietary room correction system. Using a supplied microphone and dedicated software, it measures your room's acoustic response at multiple positions and generates precise correction curves for each channel. Unlike many competing systems, ARC Genesis allows users to customise the correction target, preserving the tonal character of their speakers. In a real-world listening room, the improvement over an uncorrected system is often more noticeable than swapping out an amplifier.
Q: Is the AVM70 compatible with home automation and control systems?
A: Yes. The AVM70 includes an RS-232 port, 12V trigger in/out, and IP (TCP/IP) control, making it fully compatible with leading automation platforms such as Control4, Crestron, Savant, and RTI. Certified drivers and integration modules are available, allowing the processor to be incorporated into complex scenarios — from multi-zone audio management to full cinema scene control with a single command.
Q: Can I connect a turntable directly to the AVM70?
A: Yes. The AVM70 includes a built-in phono stage compatible with both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges, so you can connect a turntable directly without an external phono preamplifier. This makes it straightforward to integrate vinyl playback into your home cinema system alongside digital sources.
Q: Are all the pre-outputs balanced XLR?
A: The AVM70 provides balanced XLR pre-outputs on its main channels — a notable feature for a processor in this category. Balanced connections reject common-mode noise over long cable runs, improve channel separation, and pair ideally with high-end or professional power amplifiers equipped with XLR inputs. In installations where the processor and power amplifiers are more than 3–4 metres apart, the practical benefit of balanced outputs is clearly audible.
