Anthem STR Preamplifier silver

Designed and manufactured in Canada, this preamplifier combines the benefits of an advanced preamp with the power of a processor. It also offers features such as a state-of-the-art DAC, Anthem Room Correction (ARC), a customizable bass manager, and MM and MC phono inputs.

Advanced Audio Control

The STR preamplifier incorporates a new type of audio component that gives you more control and refinement. The STR preamplifier combines the advantages of an advanced preamp with the power of a processor. It offers features such as the cutting-edge DAC, Anthem Room Correction (ARC), and a customizable bass manager.

Extensive Connectivity

The STR preamplifier has a wide range of input/output connections, including balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs, Toslink and coaxial connections, as well as a USB DAC and a rare balanced digital input. It also has a network connection for firmware updates and facilitates the setup of Anthem Room Correction (ARC) by allowing you to connect to the preamplifier without having to connect the calibration microphone directly to the unit.

User-Friendly Interface

The STR preamplifier features a 4-inch TFT display with an accessible user interface that allows for easy navigation through the options menu. It offers a wide variety of configurations for speaker and bass management settings, including level and delay control, as well as tone control. It allows you to customize input source levels and assignments, as well as create virtual inputs for easy real-time comparisons.

Anthem Room Correction (ARC)

The STR preamplifier is equipped with the latest generation of Anthem Room Correction (ARC), offering 50% more processing power than previous versions. This exclusive feature automatically calibrates the acoustic signature of your speakers for optimal sound quality in your unique listening space.

Phono Features

The STR preamplifier takes into account the growing popularity of vinyl records and includes separate inputs for moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. The phono curve is continuously adjustable for optimal playback of all recordings.

High Resolution Preamplifier Section

• Number of Channels: 2
• Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120 dB

Features

• Anthem Room Correction (ARC) Function
• Bass management for two subwoofers, mono or stereo
• Upsampling of sources up to 32-bit / 192 kHz
• Asynchronous USB audio input
• Six pre-RIAA curves and adjustable settings
• Direct analog mode
• Adjustable analog input levels
• Graphic display on the front panel
• Create up to 30 virtual inputs for installation flexibility

Connectivity

• 1x USB Input
• 2x Toslink Optical S/PDIF Inputs
• 2x Coaxial S/PDIF Inputs
• 1x Stereo XLR Analog Input
• 4x Stereo RCA Analog Inputs
• 2x MM and MC Phono Inputs
• 2x XLR Analog Outputs
• 2x RCA Analog Outputs
• 1x Ethernet Port
• 1x RS232 Port

General

• IR remote control included
• Made in Canada
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 432 x 99.3 x 376.9 mm
• Weight: 7.6 kg