ANTHEM STR STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
The Anthem STR stereo power amplifier provides a massive 400wpc (600wpc into 4ohms/800wpc into 2ohms), a figure to tame any demanding loudspeaker! The dual-mono construction uses 16 bipolar output devices per channel, and provides a steady, stable supply of power whenever your loudspeakers need it.
Massive Power.
Cascoded Complementary Feedback Input Stage
The STR Power Amplifier benefits from our proprietary input topology—a unique departure from the classic differential input stage. Eight low-noise bipolar input devices are configured in a complementary active-load cascoded feedback arrangement for reduced distortion, exceptionally linear response and superior bandwidth. Transistors in critical stages are hand-selected and matched for lowest possible distortion.
Sixteen Bipolar Output Devices Per Channel
Anthem engineers incorporated sixteen bipolar output devices per channel, resulting in peak production that is effortless and instantaneous, cinching even the most challenging material. The use of multiple bipolar output devices in class AB configuration also dramatically reduces distortion while ensuring extreme linearity, extensive bandwidth, and stress-free reliability.
Experience the immense dynamics of up to 800 clean watts delivered into demanding 2-ohm loads, or 400W into 8 ohms/600W into 4 ohms continuously and with both channels driven.
Massive Toroidal Transformers
Conservatively rated, in a low-profile design shaped to minimize hum, the low-impedance toroidal power transformers — one for each channel — make no sacrifices when it comes to delivering a continuous supply of pure, clean, low noise power. As well, both the power supply impedance and internal cabling inductance are minimized to deliver a clear path for maximum power.
The amplifier channels are thus able to deliver stable, continuous power at maximum output without affecting one another, even when driving the lowest impedances. While some amplifiers oscillate or run out of power when driving lower impedance loads, the STR Power Amplifier remains perfectly stable under all conditions.
Soft Turn-On
A sequence-controlled soft turn-on significantly reduces power line transients and in-rush current during start up, thereby preventing accidental tripping of circuit breakers.
No Rail Fuses
The amplifier sections are Direct Connected to the power supply capacitor bank. This keeps output impedance remarkably low while making more power available to the amplifier. Even when driving lower or complex impedance loads, the result is audibly superior performance.
Power On/Off Options
In addition to the traditional options for power-on, the STR Power Amplifier allows trigger mode and audio signal sensing to be combined so you would never need to think about turning the amplifier on or off manually. This can be useful when using a preamp with Home Theater Bypass mode together with a surround sound processor in the same system.
POWER AMPLIFIER Impedance 8Ω 4Ω 2Ω Power Output (per channel)
(Continuous, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <1% THD)400 W 600 W 800 W* * Maximum 3 seconds due to high current draw. THD (400 W) 0.0007% (1 kHz), 0.004% (20 kHz) IMD (300 W) ITU-R (19 kHz + 20 kHz) 0.0006% SMPTE (60 Hz + 7 kHz) 0.0016% SNR (IEC-A, ref. 400 W) 121 dB Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ± 0.1 dB Power Bandwidth (-3 dB at 400 W into 8 ohms) 91 kHz Slew Rate 30 V/μs Damping Factor (20 Hz - 1 kHz) 360 Channel Separation 101 dB (100 Hz), 98 dB (10 kHz) Input Impedance 10kΩ (RCA), 15kΩ (XLR) Input Sensitivity (for 400W into 8Ω) 2.1 Vrms Voltage Gain 29 dB POWER REQUIREMENT 120 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 120 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. 220-240 V version: In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240 V, this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 198 V and 264 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. POWER CONSUMPTION Standby 310 mW Idle 65 W Typical Playback Levels 150 W - 300 W High Playback Levels 600 W - 1100 W DIMENSIONS Height 6-3/4” (17.2 cm) Width 17” (43.2 cm) Depth (not including power cord) 18-1/2” (47 cm) Weight (unpacked) 60 lb (27.3 kg) This item will usually ship within 1-3 working days.
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