At one time I was thinking of getting the STR preamp. I changed my mind when I decided to forego room correction. However, at that time I was thinking to pair the STR preamp with the CODA #8. The web site is not updated yet with the listing for this amp. I recommend searching on Audiogon for Teajay's review and feedback from users.
https://hometheaterreview.com/coda-technologies-continuum-no-8-stereo-amplifier/
Whatever, you get should be complimentary to the needs of your Focal speaker.
I owned a Benchmark AHB2 amp at one time and was considering buying it back to use with a STR preamp but the speakers I am now likely going to get did not match well with the amp.
https://hometheaterreview.com/coda-technologies-continuum-no-8-stereo-amplifier/
Whatever, you get should be complimentary to the needs of your Focal speaker.
I owned a Benchmark AHB2 amp at one time and was considering buying it back to use with a STR preamp but the speakers I am now likely going to get did not match well with the amp.