Has anyone heard the new PS Audio Strata, Integrated Amp/DAC/streamer?

I've been in contact with PS audio and found out that the Beta program is still being designed, so they have no details on the t's & c's of the program so far.
I don't know how well room correction works in the real world and haven't seen much positive press on it so it's not something I'm currently seeking out, but I'll look into the NAD and the Arcam.
Thanks for your suggestion.

Hilde45, you have a good point.
The newer separate DACs & preamps are software upgradeable. Whether or not they can pull that off for different parts of an integrated, at a affordable price is not known, yet.
In my field, digital production printing, we can put firmware on a USB drive, and using the control panel on the press, initiate the installation of upgrades on the print engine and all of its optional accessories. But that's a $300,000 system, not a $3,000 system.

Paul just posted a new video about the strata:
https://youtu.be/V_uSUal3Lsc
I'm on the list for a possible beta trial.
The beta program is said to be materializing towards the end of this month.

Kren0006, yes..It’s 200wpc @ 4ohms.
I asked Scott at PS Audio several questions in my first email on the subject, first one being whether or not the Strata, a Class D amp, has enough power & overhead to drive my Maggie 1.6’s.
I did not get answers to most of my questions but the email resulted in being referred to someone else and being put in the beta program.(Should be taking shape at the end of the month).
In Paul’s recent video, announcing the Strata, he did mention that the Strata will pair nicely with Magneplaners.
Ordinarily I would not be looking at class D, but I’ve read that PS Audio and some other higher end Class d amps can drive less efficient speakers like Maggie’s, well.
As always the proof will be in the listening!

audiotroy, 
Thanks for your suggestions.
The NAD 33 looked interesting, but it is quite a bit more expensive than I'm able to go at this time.
" The M33, a BluOS™ enabled DAC/amplifier that can serve as the heart of a reference whole-home system. In its simplest form, the M33 (US$4999/€4999/£3999 MSRP) is an ultra-high-performance streaming amplifier with superb audiophile sound "
On NAD's website it's output is listed as "Continuous Power: 200W into 8/4 Ohms", so no more power on tap for the additional $2000.
The Hegel looks fantastic... but then from what I hear, Hegels are very nice. However it's another $5000 integrated.
To stop the guessing over the Strata's price...PS Audio has the price listed on their website. It's $2999. Of course, unlike the NAD, it is lacking a PhonoStage, so I'd need to come up with that additionally.
One does wonder where they had to skimp to do that and whether or not the DAC or Streamer modules can be updated via software/firmware.
I went from receivers to separates a few years ago.. so it feels a little odd going back, but I'm not going to be upgrading my Emotiva preamp/dac and power amp with other separates costing 3-5 thousand each.
I got a mid/low end Marantz CD6006 last month. It has a DAC that blows away the DAC in my Emotive PT-100. I stream from my laptop through the Marantz now. It just started me thinking about what level of components must be in the Emotiva to create a Preamp, MM/MC PhonoStage, tuner and DAC for $325.
Anyways, it will be very interesting to test one.

MTDining, The  Ayre EX8 looks nice. Not sure what the output is for 4ohm speakers. They list " 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW)". (Again thinking of my Maggie 1.6's.   Didn't see much in the way of streaming support, other than Spotify and Roon. Lastly, it's $6000.

Thanks all

Kukur9, Thank you for the detailed, thoughtful first impressions of the Strata.

I had a slot in the beta program, but the Corona virus cost me the fiscal-year end bonus that I was on track for in April, costing me 12K and putting a small shadow of uncertainty on my future employment. It became clear to me that for now, and for me, it was the time to save money, not spend it. I HATED stepping out of that beta opportunity! 

Your good descriptions of functionality and product strategy confirmed my expectation....sounds like it is exactly what I've been looking for. Oh well...maybe later.

I'll keep living with my lowly Emotiva preamp/dac/tuner/phono stage for a while longer. I did give in to a lower price streaming option to satisfy that itch, by ordering a Bluesound Node 2i which should be here today sometime.

Enjoy your Strata and be well!

Wow, sorry you're going through all that.

It's pretty surprising,  given PS A's reputation.

I was in the beta program, ready to purchase a beta unit when Covid shutdowns drastically cut into my income, forcing me to re-think spending a couple grand on something I didn't absolutely need.

A year ago I got a Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated and I've been totally pleased with it.

Totally shocked at all the bugs you report and even more shocked by your firmware date. May 2020 was in the middle of the beta release. Does this mean it's been out 18+ months and the beta firmware is all that is available? 

Hope PSA gets it's act together soon!

Maybe you should write to "Ask Paul".

Good luck to you and thanks for the "heads up".