This year at CEDIA we featured the new, modern STR Integrated
Amplifier.
The STR Integrated Amplifier features inputs for moving
magnet and moving coil phono cartridges. Also included is a high-resolution
pre-amplifier section and high current, high output amplifier section – 600W
continuous @ 2 ohms. The DAC section features S/PDIF, AES/EBU inputs, as well
as Asynchronous USB with support for USB, which supports 32-bit /384 kHz PCM, and DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz sources. The amplifier features a stunningly beautiful front Thin
Film Transistor (TFT™) display for an improved, high-resolution image compared
to traditional LCD displays.
Additional features include:
MM and MC phono inputs,
balanced input, coaxial, optical, and asynchronous USB inputs
Bass management for two subwoofers, which can be used in mono or stereo
Analog Direct mode
Eight bipolar output
devices per channel, massive toroidal power supply, and Anthem’s Advanced Load Monitoring
(ALM) for 225W at 8 ohms, 400W at 4 ohms, and 600W at 2 ohms, all continuous
Controllable via ethernet
and RS-232
Also announced was the arrival of ARC Mobile – now available
for free in the Apple Store http://apple.co/2cDlOfU
ARC Mobile is a user-friendly app that enables you to
optimize your ARC enabled speakers and equipment in less than five minutes,
using your mobile device and ARC’s proprietary digital signal processing
software.
The ARC Mobile app will be expanded to include Android
devices in the future. The app supports Anthem’s MRX Series of AV Receivers (x10 &
x20 versions), Anthem’s AVM 60 Pre-Amplifier / Processor, Paradigm’s
Premium Wireless Series (PW AMP, PW 600, PW 800, PW Link, and PW Soundbar), and
MartinLogan’s Wireless Ensemble (Forte, Unison, Bravado, and Cadence).
ARC Mobile allows you to optimize your ARC enabled speakers
by using either the internal microphone of the iOS device (for basic room
correction) or an optional calibrated microphone (for advanced room
correction). Optional calibrated microphones, which connect via headphone jack,
will be included with compatible Paradigm, Anthem and MartinLogan products.