Schiit Loki Max?

Anyone considered the Anthem STR preamp as an alternative? I have read it is more transparent, lower noise, no compression and many more room digital adjustments possible. Pondering between STR and Loki Max.

Stuart, when I say change the characteristic of the speaker, I mean when you adjust a frequency on the loki, it’s as if yoou change how the speakers is voiced. If you adjust the highest treble knob, you can make your speaker become bright. Your source music never seems to be altered. It is as if the Loki is built in the speakers. That is how good it is. Never thought I would be an EQ in my system. My Mac amp has a built in EQ but I never use it. It never sounds right. The Loki is MUCH better.

@dwest1023 

OK. I guess I'm not that sophisticated. In my system, Lokius is located between dac and integrated. I'd be hard-pressed to discern whether it was changing the character of the source, amp or speakers. Could you please explain your rationale for concluding it's the character of the speakers that's being changed? ? ? 

@mike_in_nc 

you stated:

“Although I can read the knobs, I prefer more definite indicators. I bought replacement knobs from DigiKey.”

Would you please tell me the exact knobs you selected that gave you the indicators you needed.  I want to purchase them for my Loki Max.

Thanks

I am evaluating it right now. So far I am leaning towards returning it as it does introduce a veil when connected to Accuphase E-650 tape loop. Slight, but it is there. On the other hand, I may keep it for use where recording quality is not great anyway.