Shopping Cart
There are no more items in your cart
- New
bloques info producto
Bank Transfer (3% OFF)
If you make the payment via bank transfer, you will receive an extra 3% discount on your order.
Need to upgrade your equipment?
Would you be interested in trading in a device when purchasing this item?
Designed and manufactured in Canada, the STR Preamplifier combines the benefits of an advanced preamplifier with the power of a sound processor, as well as features such as a state-of-the-art DAC, integrated Anthem Room Correction (ARC®), customisable bass configurator for mono or stereo outputs, MM and MC phono preamplifier, and more features than any average preamplifier.
The Anthem STR Preamplifier includes new generations of many audiophile award-winning and critically acclaimed digital signal processing innovations that deliver a dramatically higher level of audio performance realism.
The new STR preamplifier will handle all your entertainment options today and tomorrow.
Digital to Analogue Converter
The STR preamplifier includes a high-resolution preamplifier and a digital section, with support for asynchronous USB up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz sources. This high-quality USB audio input transforms digitally stored audio from your Windows or Mac computer into warm, natural analogue sound.
Exclusive Anthem innovations:
The STR preamp includes the newest and most powerful generation of Anthem Room Correction (ARC®), with 50% more processing power than any other version of ARC®. This patented calibration tool, with its easy-to-use interface, automatically shapes the acoustic signature of your speakers for the best possible sound quality in your unique listening space.
This is especially important for the lower frequencies.
Other innovations include a high-resolution preamp and digital section, which supports asynchronous USB up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz, and uses signal processing that employs 64-bit accumulation and feedback to preserve the finest details in the music and to prevent degradation. The digital-to-analogue conversion section was designed to faithfully duplicate all sounds in the original source.
To help achieve that effect for all input resolutions, a 32-bit / 192 kHz asynchronous sample rate conversion is used. In this way, the anti-image filter of the DAC stage is optimised only for this sample rate, resulting in an audio frequency range that is unrivalled in purity, regardless of the input format. In the process, the data is re-locked, providing immunity against source jitter that impairs performance.
Throughout the rest of the DAC circuitry, high-precision thin-film resistors and super-low noise operational amplifiers are used for the lowest distortion, lowest noise and most transparent sound. Other DAC units may boast the performance of the DAC chip alone, but we look at the design of the DAC stage as a whole: there are no bottlenecks anywhere in the DAC stage of the STR preamplifier.
In addition to its state-of-the-art technology, one look tells you that the STR preamplifier is a completely different animal. The front panel display gives you surprisingly easy control via an easy-to-navigate setup menu, and the luxurious and sleek new contemporary design is available in two beautiful finishes, black or silver.
More subwoofer options
The STR Preamp gives you more options for subwoofer configuration. Use one subwoofer or two for both channels, or two separate left and right channel independent subwoofers. Bass management in conjunction with ARC® is uniquely designed for perfect subwoofer matching, achieving an incredibly accurate and realistic performance.
Moving coil and moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifier
Anthem has also taken into account the growing popularity of vinyl records, and has included separate inputs for moving coil (MC) and moving magnet (MM) capsules, with the phono section fully shielded to maintain a clean signal. The transparency and refinement of the STR preamp reveals the hidden magic of classic media.
In addition, the phono curve can be continuously adjusted for proper reproduction of any record prior to the RIAA EQ standard.
Home Cinema Bypass
The concept of combining a stereo preamplifier with a home theatre system is taken to a whole new level. The STR preamplifier supports two subwoofer channels in addition to the fronts. XLR and RCA connections are provided for all channels, and the HT Bypass mode is activated while the preamplifier is in Stand-By. This way, you don't have to turn it on when watching movies.
To allow for the purest signal path, relays are used to wire the input connectors to the outputs; the STR preamplifier essentially becomes a straight-through cable.
Technical features
High-resolution preamplifier section
Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) optimises the response in the room for perfect sound
Bass management for two subwoofers, in mono or stereo.
Up-sampling of low-resolution sources at 32-bit / 192 kHz
Asynchronous USB audio input supports 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and 2.8 / 5.6 MHz DSD sources
Up to 192 kHz coaxial, optical and AES/EBU inputs
MM and MC phono, balanced XLR and single-ended RCA phono preamps
Six pre-RIAA curves plus adjustable settings for accurate vintage record playback
Analogue direct mode
Adjustable analogue input levels to match sources, minimise noise and avoid distortion
Front panel graphic display for easy setup and navigation
Balanced output for all channels, including both subs
Home theatre bypass mode operates without powering up and includes RCA / XLR input for two subs
Create up to 30 virtual inputs for configuration flexibility
Controllable via Ethernet, RS-232 or supplied IR remote control
Available in silver and black finishes
Handmade in Canada
PHONO PREAMPLIFIER
INPUT IMPEDANCE 100 Ω (MC), 47 kΩ || 270 pF (MM)
RIAA RESPONSE (20 HZ TO 20 KHZ) ± 0.1 dB
GAIN (1 KHZ, VOLUME ADJUSTED TO 0 DB) 61 dB (MC)
41 dB (MM)
DSP MODE
MAXIMUM INPUT IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ WITH <0.01% THD 20HZ - 20KHZ) 3.6 mV (MC)
38 mV (MM)
THD+N IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ 20 HZ - 20 KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) <0.02% (MC)
<0.003% (MM)
THD IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ 20 HZ - 20 KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 0.002% (MC)
<0.0015% (MM)
SNR IN DSP MODE (IEC-A, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 84 dB (MC)
102 dB (MM)
DIRECT MODE
MAXIMUM INPUT IN DIRECT MODE (AT 1 KHZ AT <0.01% THD 20HZ - 20KHZ) 11.8 mV (MC)
129 mV (MM)
THD+N IN DIRECT MODE (AT 1 KHZ 20 HZ - 20 KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) <0.008% (MC)
<0.003% (MM)
THD IN DIRECT MODE (AT 1 KHZ 20 HZ - 20 KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 0.002% (MC)
<0.0015% (MM)
SNR IN DIRECT MODE (IEC-A, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 92 dB (MC)
110 dB (MM)
LINE PREAMPLIFIER
DIGITAL INPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE AT 192 KHZ 10 Hz - 50 kHz (+0.00, -0.50 dB)
DIGITAL INPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE AT 96 KHZ 10 Hz - 45 kHz (+0.00, -0.50 dB)
DIGITAL INPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE AT 44.1 KHZ 10 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.00)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE DSP MODE 10 Hz - 40 kHz (+0.02, -0.20 dB)
ANALOG INPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE DIRECT MODE 10 Hz - 80 kHz (+0.00, -0.10 dB)
THD+N IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ, 20HZ - 20KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 0.001% Digital Input
0.0016% Analogue input
THD+N IN DIRECT ANALOGUE MODE (AT 1 KHZ, 20HZ - 20KHZ BW, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 0.0016% 0.0016% 0.0016% ANALOGUE INPUT
SIGNAL/ NOISE RATIO IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ, IEC-A, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 113 dB (digital input)
108 dB (analogue input)
SIGNAL/ NOISE RATIO IN DSP MODE (AT 1 KHZ, IEC-A, 2 VRMS OUTPUT) 120 dB
MAXIMUM OUTPUT RCA CONNECTORS (DIRECT AND DSP MODES) (<0.1% THD) 3.3 Vrms
MAXIMUM OUTPUT XLR CONNECTORS (DIRECT AND DSP MODES) (<0.1% THD) 6.6 Vrms
XLR CONFIGURATION Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Normal
Pin 3: Inverted
POWER CONSUMPTION Stand-by: 0.38 W (120V), 0.45 W (240V)
Stand-by and Network: 1.1 W (120V), 1.2 W (240V)
Typical: 10 W
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 43,2 cm x 9,93 cm x 37,7 cm
WEIGHT 7.6 kg
16 other products in the same category:
In Stock
In Stock
- New
In Stock
Tap to zoom
