Anthem getting into two channel with new STR pre-amp-- anyone heard it?

Anthem made a tube preamp in the 90s, the Pre-1. I had one, it was just ok.


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@ jafant
Thanks.  I haven't done anything yet.  My daughter just started college last week, so I'm having trouble justifying a big purchase right now.  Actually, what I have now identified and am lusting for is the Mark Levinson 526 pre-amp.  It's sky high, but includes top flight DAC and phono stages.

I'm gonna try and resurrect this thread.
I've been waiting for a thorough review of the STR Pre-Amp for months.
Finally Gene at Audioholics has done a stellar review of the STR Separates.
Have to admit that I am a long time owner of Anthem Statement gear & find their amps seriously under-rated. Their Pre-Pros are well-respected and rightfully so.
It's disappointing to me that there is such a seeming lack of interest in this gear. The STR Integrated is getting decent attention & great reviews.

After the empirical confirmation of my instincts, I will be buying the STR Pre-Amp for my 2.2 system in the New Year.

I'm hoping to find a dealer willing to deal a bit.

Harry, I hope you'll tell us how you like it.