Not directly, but it was pertinent to previous posts. Since anyone and his dog can get an Arcam account it makes the conspiracy argument redundant. Your definition of something being put down is so overly sensitive it makes me wonder if you weren't frothing at the mouth in your Arcam pj's, you come across as a scorned fanboy tbh.
I like the idea of the Arcam, I haven't made my mind up on the sound yet as demos have been for me, disastrous to quite good. Since Athem haven't done anything to ARC except tweak it for Atmos one must then turn to what they've brought to the table this time round - at least the stuff that matters, right?
The processor is a scaled down version of the AVM50 with tweaked ARC - that's pretty badass by all standards - I am not a fan of them cutting the cost to the customer by using the mk2 chassis - I think it was a bit cheap and something Arcam generally speaking don't skimp on.
But on the other hand the Anthem is more suitable for those who want minimal fuss and a bit more flexibility, the Athems thus far have tended to be a bit more stable than the Arcams also. It's a tricky balancing act when you weigh it all up as I like both for different reasons and it makes the choice a little difficult.
Yes, I could buy something like a Trinnov (just, it would ruin me) but I don't like movies that much - so it's difficult for someone like myself. I'd like to see Denon follow Pioneers alleged upcoming dirac enabled AVR.