STR vs McIntosh MSA5500
The MSA5500's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the STR's 120 dB and its thd 0.005% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,000 - $6,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the STR
The Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier is a high-power, two-channel Class-AB integrated amplifier combining an analog/digital preamplifier, DAC, MM/MC phono stage, Anthem Room Correction (ARC), bass management, and a stereo power amplifier. It is intended for demanding loudspeaker loads and includes analog-direct operation to bypass digital conversion/DSP. Anthem still lists the STR Integrated Amplifier in its current STR product range, so it is not considered discontinued.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.3V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- MM, MC
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 100 × 378.1 mm (W × H × D)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions