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

Can I use the Anthem STR preamp (stereo) with my existing DAC, and at the same time use the ARC room correction on Anthem? if so, would I be doing a double A/D/A conversion, therefore defeating the purpose of having a separate DAC?

Thanks to @audiotroy for the comments. I'm also interested in the STR Preamplifier. It would be interesting to see in-depth reviews and such, but perhaps I'll just ask the local dealership to bring in a demo -- they've offered. In the meantime, I'm reading the downloaded manual to find out more about the DSP features.
My impression is, the unit has an Ethernet connector for updates and control, but it is not itself a network renderer -- is that right?  For networked audio, one still needs something like a Lumin, Rendu, or Auralic Aries?

Give us an update - mtrot
Happy Listening!

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.