Anthem Statement M1

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Cutting Edge Technology & Design

  • Full resolution of all of the sonic subtleties and complexities in the input signal.
  • Accurate reproduction of the full dynamic range of the signal.
  • Output stage is never allowed to clip.
  • No compression as output increases.
  • Flat frequency response into any load, without having to resort to digital conversion or equalization to compensate.
  • Stable into all loads including open circuit and short circuit.
  • A low noise floor.
  • Exceptional efficiency with low heat output.
  • An amp so mechanically silent it will suit even the quietest listening room.
  • A design that allows multiple units to be stacked with no danger of overheating.
  • All of the above delivered at a price point that while not inexpensive, delivers virtually limitless dynamic fidelity.

Best Value in the Market

The M1 enjoys all of the attributes of our award-winning Statement Class AB amplifiers but through exclusive Anthem technologies, goes far beyond the current capabilities of Class A, Class AB and prior Class D amplifiers in the market.

The proprietary design employs all of the advantages of a Class D amplifier — high output, high efficiency, compact size — while avoiding the typical Class D limitations such as difficulty driving low-impedance (high-end) speakers, power line contamination, reliability issues and substandard audio quality. The absence of accurate dynamics is so common that it frequently goes unnoticed, but through the M1, music and movies are delivered with breathtaking realism.

Addressing the Class D bias

The “D” in Class D does not stand for digital. It was simply the fourth type of amp recognized and classified by the IEEE. The first was Class A, the second Class B, the third Class C, etc.

Contrary to the bias that exists among high-end enthusiasts and across the industry in general, the Class D design is not inherently flawed. The truth is that no existing designs have been able to reach the Class D’s inherent potential for performance. It is not the technology that yields fine audio performance but rather the implementation of the technology. At Anthem, we agree that most Class D amplifiers are poor performers. However the M1 uses Class D amplification of a different ilk (see later section on Class D for a full discussion).

The M1 is not a digital amp!

There are no A/D or D/A converters in the signal path. The amplifier’s control system continuously varies the width of the output pulse train in direct relation to the analog input signal. In essence, a side-to-side variation in width is analogous to a signal’s more familiar up-and-down amplitude variation, not at all the same as a digital string of 1s and 0s where all pulses have the same width.

Exceptional efficiency

Much has been written about Class D amps having twice the efficiency of conventional amplifiers at full output, but there’s more to this. Under normal conditions an amplifier operates at only a fraction of its full output capability. At 1/8th of its maximum output (the typical working level of an amplifier), our M1 is six times more efficient than a conventional amplifier.

Advanced Load Monitoring & Power Factor Correction

Proprietary Load Monitoring

The M1 has a very sophisticated load monitoring system. Two 100A Hall-Effect sensors monitor the output current. A Digital Signal Processor, outside the signal path, is used for power sequencing and to monitor various amplifier and power supply functions including line voltage, output current, ground fault detection, temperature and DC voltage at the output.

The M1’s output stage does not interact with the load. A hysteric PID controller which uses past, present and a predicted future to make adjustments keeps the amp load independent. Hundreds of computer simulations were used to test and optimize this system so that it is able to handle all possible loads. This is a significant design achievement. Whether you are running the M1 from a 120V circuit or a 240V circuit, the amplifier will be delivering the highest output possible according to the operating conditions.

Left: Power supply without PFC. Current flows in short bursts and ends up much higher than it needs to be, limiting available power and increasing the chance of tripping a breaker.

Right: Power supply with PFC. The voltage and current waveforms are sinusoidal and in-phase.

Power Factor Correction

Power Factor Correction (PFC) maximizes available power and at the same time reduces (by a large amount!) the noise put on the AC line. Without PFC, the input current can flow and charge the capacitors only during the short moments that voltage is at or very close to its positive or negative peak. Since power is the product of both voltage and current it is produced only when both are present. Power Factor Correction marries the voltage and current cycles enabling continuous output from the power supply through the entire AC cycle. In doing so, the load appears almost purely resistive to the AC source. (See diagrams to right)

The special advantages of bridged mode amplification in the M1

  • Lower voltage MOSFETs can be used for lower resistance and higher speed. Although more expensive since more MOSFETs are needed, sound quality is vastly improved.
  • Because the load is balanced, output current goes from one rail to the other without disturbing the ground plane. A balanced load also provides more efficient use of the power supply. Rail voltage is stable, unlike in single-ended Class D amps which suffer from rail pumping at low frequency and high power.
  • Power supply capacitors become more efficient because bridging doubles the ripple frequency while impedance and ripple voltage are halved, allowing the power supply capacitors to be more efficient.
  • For a high-power amp such as the M1, bridging can be safer. The differential output voltage can reach over 90 Vrms but at this level each output terminal is only 45 Vrms with respect to the chassis.

Additional high-end touches

  • Hand-designed 4-layer FR4-rated glass-epoxy circuit board with 2-ounce copper traces promotes exceptional conductivity.
  • Extensive use of power and ground planes ensures vanishingly low levels of noise and inductance to produce an amp that gets out of the way, leaving only the sound of the music.
  • Each of the eight 65-amp MOSFETs can handle a peak current of 260 amperes, has low gate charge for fast response, low channel resistance for high efficiency and high speed for high efficiency and low distortion.
  • No relays are used in the signal path preventing any possibility of relay failure.
Power Output continuous, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <0.1% THD+N
8 Ω 1000 W
4 Ω 2000 W
3 Ω 2400 W
2 Ω >2000 W depending on line voltage regulation
With 120V AC supply the amplifier’s maximum output into impedances 4 Ω and lower, as well as its maximum duration, vary depending on line voltage regulation.
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Open circuit +/- 0.1 dB
8 Ω +/- 0.1 dB
4 Ω +/- 0.1 dB
2 Ω +/- 0.2 dB
Power Bandwidth 1000 W at 8 Ω 5 Hz to 45 kHz
THD+N at 1 kHz, 8 Ω
1 W 0.01 %
10 W 0.01 %
100 W <0.03 %
1000 W <0.06 %
IMD 19 kHz + 20 kHz, CCIF 0.003%
S/N Ratio ref. 1000 W, IEC-A 113 dB
Voltage Gain 29 dB
Input Sensitivity 100 mV for 1 W output, 3.2 V for 1000 W output (8 Ω)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ (RCA), 20 kΩ (XLR)
Damping Factor 800 to 1400 depending on frequency
XLR Configuration Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Consumption in a typical music/theater installation
standby mode, 120V mains <1 W
standby mode, 240V mains <2 W
operate mode, idle 33 W
typical operation 300 W
Where mains voltage is 120V, one dedicated 15A circuit per amplifier is recommended depending on speaker. A 20A circuit is adequate for two amplifiers playing music where speaker impedance is 8 Ω. This product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108V and 264V at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz.
DIMENSIONS
Height with feet 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)
Height without feet 1 rack unit
Width standard handles 19 1/4 inches (49 cm)
Width rackmount handles 19 inches (48.3 cm)
Depth 18 3/4 inches (47.6 cm)
Weight (unpacked) 20 lb (9 kg)

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