Anthem AVM 90

The Anthem AVM 90 is the pinnacle of Anthem's A/V processor range — a reference-grade surround pre-amplifier that sets a new standard for what home cinema processing can achieve. Where integrated receivers compromise the signal path in the pursuit of convenience, the AVM 90 dedicates every element of its engineering to a single purpose: the most accurate, most resolving, most dynamically authoritative reproduction of every audio format that exists. For the home cinema enthusiast who refuses to accept a ceiling on performance, the AVM 90 is the unrivalled nerve centre of a truly reference system.

ARC Genesis — The Most Advanced Room Correction Available

The AVM 90 is built around the latest and most capable version of ARC Genesis — Anthem Room Correction Genesis — the most sophisticated room correction platform available in any surround processor at any price. A redesigned, more accurate calibration microphone works in conjunction with Anthem's proprietary measurement algorithms to map the complete acoustic signature of your room across the full frequency range. ARC Genesis then applies mathematically precise, individually tailored corrections that eliminate the bass coloration, frequency smearing, and imaging collapse that even the finest rooms impose on a speaker system. The result is a soundstage of extraordinary scale and transparency — imaging of pinpoint accuracy, low-level detail retrieved with completeness from the signal, and a noise floor so low that the space between notes becomes as eloquent as the notes themselves. ARC Genesis is fully accessible and adjustable via Anthem's Web User Interface from any browser on your network, placing reference-level calibration within reach without specialist intervention.

Object-Based Audio at Reference Level

The AVM 90 supports the complete 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 processing of an entirely different order from that found in integrated receivers: the AVM 90 is engineered to render every object, every height channel, and every spatial cue with the resolution, dynamic authority, and three-dimensional precision that these formats were designed to deliver. Paired with Anthem's own power amplifiers — the Anthem MCA 325 GEN 2 or Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 — the AVM 90 forms the foundation of a home cinema system that has no meaningful ceiling on performance.

A New Electronics Platform

The AVM 90 introduces an all-new electronics platform — a complete redesign of the signal path, power supply, and processing architecture that brings every element of the processor's performance to a higher level. This is not an incremental update; it is a ground-up rethinking of what a reference A/V processor should be, delivering improvements in dynamic range, channel separation, and signal integrity that are audible across every format and every type of programme material.

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 reference 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 with absolute fidelity. The AVM 90's video implementation is built to the same uncompromising standard as its audio architecture.

Integrated Streaming

The AVM 90 includes integrated streaming support for Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, and Spotify Connect — allowing direct, high-quality 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, combining reference-level performance with the operational simplicity that a system of this ambition demands.

Technical Specifications

Who Is It For?

The AVM 90 is the natural destination for the home cinema enthusiast who is building — or already owns — a system where no compromise is acceptable and every component has been chosen for maximum performance. It sits above the Anthem AVM 70 in Anthem's processor range, and above the Anthem MRX 1140 8K for those who demand the separation of processing and amplification that only a dedicated processor can provide. Completing the system with a Paradigm XR13 Subwoofer delivers bass extension and authority commensurate with the AVM 90's ambition — and pairing with the Anthem MCA 525 GEN 2 produces a reference home cinema system of genuinely extraordinary capability.

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 90 is a processor we know in depth — we can demonstrate it at our Norwich showroom and guide you through ARC Genesis calibration, power amplifier matching, and the full system configuration that will get the best from this extraordinary component. Speak to Dave, Chris, or Tim, who can advise on amplification pairing, channel layout, and speaker matching 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.