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

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.

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.