Anthem AVM 70

The Anthem AVM 70 is a statement A/V processor — a dedicated surround pre-amplifier that separates the critical tasks of audio processing and room correction from power amplification entirely, delivering a purity of signal path and a depth of acoustic performance that no integrated receiver, however capable, can match. For the home cinema enthusiast who demands the absolute best from every component in the chain, the AVM 70 is the nerve centre that transforms a collection of fine speakers and amplifiers into a system of genuine reference quality.

ARC Genesis — Room Correction Redefined

The AVM 70 is built around the latest version of ARC Genesis — Anthem Room Correction Genesis — the most sophisticated room correction platform available in any surround processor at any price. Using a redesigned, more accurate calibration microphone and Anthem's proprietary measurement algorithms, ARC Genesis analyses your room's full acoustic signature and applies mathematically precise corrections across the entire frequency range. The result is a soundstage of extraordinary scale and coherence — imaging that places performers with pinpoint accuracy, low-level detail retrieved cleanly from the signal, and bass that is articulate and controlled rather than room-dominated and indistinct. ARC Genesis is fully accessible and adjustable via Anthem's Web User Interface from any browser on your network, making calibration and refinement straightforward without specialist intervention.

Object-Based Audio Without Compromise

The AVM 70 supports the full suite of contemporary immersive audio codecs — Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced — with processing capability for up to 15.2 channels of object-based surround. This is not a processor that approximates immersive audio; it is designed from the ground up to render object placement, height channels, and spatial cues with the resolution and dynamic authority these formats demand. Paired with Anthem's own power amplifiers — the Anthem MCA 225 GEN 2, Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2, or Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 — the AVM 70 forms the foundation of a genuinely uncompromising home cinema system.

Video and HDMI Connectivity

Seven HDMI 2.0 inputs and two outputs — including eARC for seamless integration with current smart televisions — handle the full demands of a modern source library. Ultra HD signals pass through unaltered at up to 18.2 Gbps, with full support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, ensuring that picture quality from every source reaches the display without degradation or compromise.

Integrated Streaming

The AVM 70 includes integrated streaming support for Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, and Spotify Connect — allowing direct access to music services without an additional source device in the signal path. Anthem's Web User Interface provides complete system control and ARC Genesis management from any smartphone, tablet, or browser, making the AVM 70 as practical to operate as it is formidable to listen to.

Technical Specifications

Who Is It For?

The AVM 70 is the right choice for the home cinema enthusiast who has already committed to — or is planning — a system built around separate power amplification. It sits naturally above the Anthem MRX 1140 8K in terms of signal path purity, and alongside the Anthem AVM 90 for those whose requirements are met within the AVM 70's specification. If you are building a 9.2 or 15.2-channel reference system where every element of the chain is chosen for maximum performance, the AVM 70 is the processor that anchors it — and pairing it with a Paradigm XR13 Subwoofer completes a system of exceptional low-frequency authority.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The AVM 70 is a processor we know well — we can demonstrate it at our Norwich showroom and walk you through ARC Genesis calibration, power amplifier matching, and system configuration in detail. Speak to Dave, Chris, or Tim, who can advise on the right amplification pairing and channel layout for your specific installation.

Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.