{"title":"PS Audio","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ps-audio-airlens-network-streamer","title":"PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AirLens™ interface brings perfection to streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreaming audio via Roon or other services like Qobuz, Tidal, and Spotify offers millions of titles at the touch of a finger. Unfortunately, connecting your sensitive DAC to the noise generated by computers, routers, NAS, local networks, and modems via either WiFi or Ethernet cable is not a great-sounding solution to bringing high-performance audio into your listening environment. The PS Audio AirLens™ completely eliminates the problems of noise, jitter, and EMI influences through complete galvanic isolation and perfect reclocking of the digital audio signal. You’ve not yet heard how great streaming can sound until you experience audio through the AirLens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you stream network music through Roon, Audirvana, JRiver, Tidal Direct, Spotify, your NAS, or any DLNA-compatible server, you will introduce unwanted noise into your sensitive DAC. A USB connection to the computer is by far the noisiest method, followed by a close second via Ethernet or WiFi. What is needed to completely remove this injurious noise is the elimination of any electrical connection between the computer, its network, and your DAC. The PS Audio AirLens has both an input stage and a galvanically isolated reclocking output stage. The two are connected only “through the air.” By using separate power supplies, there are no physical ground or signal connections, ensuring 100% isolation and noise-free delivery of perfect digital audio signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliminating the noisy USB to-computer connection and instead placing the PS Audio AirLens between your home network via Ethernet or WiFi will change forever the performance of streaming music. Once connected to any DAC, the AirLens interface will bring exceptional transparency, resolution, timbral realism, and wide dynamics to any D to A converter. Noise from any number of sources including your computer, long runs of Ethernet cable, EMI interference through WiFi, the system modem and router, all contribute to increased jitter and a general reduction of fidelity in the system. Connecting your DAC via its coax or I2S inputs completely removes the haze and congestion caused by these noise sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;GALVANIC ISOLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalvanic isolation means the complete elimination of any physical electrical connection between input and output. Typically, a common power supply provides ground and power to both inputs and outputs. Once a non-galvanically isolated device is connected to a noise source at its input, its shared ground passes the noise through a common ground to the output stage where the DAC is connected. The challenge with the AirLens was to design two fully isolated stages: input and output, and connect the digital audio signal between the two without any loss. To do this we incorporated a low-noise galvanically isolated DC-to-DC converter to feed power to the AirLens’ output stage. We then deliver the received digital audio data to that clean output stage using only air as the interface. The results are nothing short of amazing. Finally, streaming music with all the noise and jitter-induced haze and congestion gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;DIGITAL LENS TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital audio signals rely upon critical stability in timing to sound their best. Relying upon the clock in your computer or the clock inside of a streaming interface is typically less than ideal. As network musical data enters a computer or streaming interface there is no clock associated with the data. Once collected, the master clock must be added so that your DAC can function properly. Inside the AirLens is our famous Digital Lens technology. Based on a variable RAM buffer, the data is collected and stored before being sent out to the DAC by a high-precision, low-jitter fixed clock. This reclocking of the data coupled with the elimination of noise provides to your DAC the cleanest low jitter digital audio signal possible. The results are stunning. Suddenly, streamed music rivals that of local music from your transport. Experience the difference from the AirLens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you choose your streamed music through Roon, Audirvana, JRiver, Tidal Direct, Spotify, or any DLNA-compatible source (like your NAS), the addition of the PS Audio AirLens between the network and your DAC will set a new standard of musicality. Simply connect your network to the AirLens through Ethernet or WiFi, then your DAC to the AirLens through either coax (RCA) or I2S (via an HDMI cable) then sit back and be amazed. The AirLens connects any DAC to the outside world via your home network and protects your sensitive DAC from any unwanted noise from cables, computers, and WiFi. The AirLens will handle PCM up to 384kHz, and DSD up to 256 (4X) in DoP or native. The world of streaming just took a major leap forward in sound quality. We cannot wait for you to experience all that streaming has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork interface for streaming music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM up to 352kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD to 256 (4x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoP or native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanically isolated input to output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow jitter reclocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Lens output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElimination of digital noise and hash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA coax output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²S output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDLNA Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates network and WiFi noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidal Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"How to update PS Audio AirLens\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AORxBFeM91E\" height=\"383\" width=\"666\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdating the AirLens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur step-by-step guide to updating firmware over-the-air for the AirLens Streamer. Please use DIP Switch 7 in the UP position to update the main firmware. Then power down the AirLens and move DIP Switch 7 into the DOWN position. You can then power up the unit and update the streamer firmware with the same process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiFi News, \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 8, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AirLens is a ‘network bridge’ between your choice of Roon, Audirvana, JRiver, Tidal Direct, Spotify, your NAS or any DLNA-compatible server, and PS Audio’s top-end DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/ps-audio-airlens\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Iyagi (YouTube), \u003c\/strong\u003eJanuary 21, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio AirLens HiFi Music Streamer is Too Good To Be True for Under 000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jzHAtQRKQcs\u0026amp;t=21s\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Audiophile, \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 22, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, the PS Audio AirLens was flawless in respect to glitches and ease of connectivity. 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It’s our flagship, the very best we know how to build, and the first product in 50 years to carry the name of our founder. It had to. This time, it’s personal. Born from a lifetime of relentless pursuit, this is the purest, most transparent conduit between music and emotion we’ve ever created. With a vanishingly low noise floor of -145dB—beyond the limits of human perception—it uncovers musical truth with explosive dynamics, infinite depth, and holographic imaging. Nothing we’ve built comes close. Once you hear it, there’s no going back. It’s not just a preamp. It’s a revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paul McGowan Signature Preamplifier is a bold leap beyond anything that’s come before. Its fully balanced circuitry delivers an unprecedented level of purity and control. 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The Paul McGowan Signature Preamplifier is the first product in 50 years to carry my name, and for good reason. It delivers complete control, ultra-low distortion, and total isolation between sources and amplification. With five identical balanced and single-ended inputs, all signals are converted to fully balanced and passed through our zero-feedback Class A Diamond buffers. Nothing is added, nothing taken away. This is where the magic happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paul McGowan Signature Preamplifier is a statement of what’s possible when nothing is held back. Designed by Darren Myers and carrying the name of our founder for the first time in 50 years, this is the culmination of a lifetime of innovation. Fully balanced from input to output, every stage features zero-feedback Diamond buffers for unmatched speed, transparency, and control. A high-resolution stepped attenuator ensures precise volume with 1\/10th dB channel accuracy, revealing microdynamics with lifelike precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is a revolutionary power supply that eliminates traditional electrolytic capacitors, replacing them with long-life, sonically superior film capacitors. The result is lightning-fast transient response, deeper silence, and greater dynamic swing. Housed in a double chassis construction that shields against noise and interference, the PMG Signature achieves a noise floor of -145dB—so quiet it’s not there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you hear is exactly what was recorded—nothing added, nothing taken away. No glare, no grain, no veil. Just the music, uncolored and alive. 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Get that wrong, and nothing else matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost high-end preamplifiers rely on electrolytic capacitors to store and deliver that energy. But electrolytics come with baggage: high equivalent series resistance, limited lifespan, increased distortion under load, and poor high-frequency performance due to internal inductance. They dissipate energy inefficiently and smear transients. In short, they dull the edge of realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paul McGowan Signature Preamplifier throws all that out the window. Using an elegant system of analog level multiplication and dozens of large, hand-selected film capacitors—components known for their speed, ultra-low loss, and near-eternal lifespan—we’ve eliminated the noise, grain, and sluggishness that plagues even the best conventional designs.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a supply so clean, so responsive, it disappears. What’s left is music with effortless dynamics, stunning clarity, and a sense of magic few have ever heard. This is power reborn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass a balanced analog output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped attenuator for level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm cap based power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced xlr output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced xlr inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded cascode analog design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarren Myer’s design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-current oversized analog power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmong the world’s lowest distortion and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo capacitors in output signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully complementary differential design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best preamplifier in 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey to PMG Preamplifier Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1100416621?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"No Distortion Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                                                  Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIFI Statement – Roland Dietl, \u003ctime\u003eAugust 5, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I was only able to listen to pianist and orchestra live recently, I particularly appreciate the timbre fidelity and accuracy of the PMG preamplifier here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifistatement.net\/tests\/item\/4152-ps-audio-pmg-signature-vorverstaerker\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarl Sigman – Audiophilia, \u003ctime\u003eSeptember 1, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful intimacy and presence of vocals and instruments were evident in the overall presentation, and a clean and pure sound was the norm. The bass presentation was at a new high as well, full-bodied, tight, and with superb clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/reviews\/2025\/8\/19\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-preamplifier\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Audiophile, \u003ctime\u003eSeptember 3, 2025\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is uber-transparent, letting me hear deeply into every track I played through my system. It’s also extremely quiet, letting me hear fantastic detail and dynamics, even at very low volume levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futureaudiophile.com\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-preamplifier-reviewed\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.75 × 17.5 × 4.38 in (375 × 445 × 112 mm), including feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 lbs (15.4 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20.5 × 24 × 10 in (521 × 610 × 254 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto Voltage, 120VAC or 230VAC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × RCA (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 × XLR (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × RCA (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × XLR (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor firmware updates only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.6 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15Hz – 150kHz (±0.1dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5Hz – 500kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50kΩ (RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100kΩ (XLR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9Vrms (Single-Ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18Vrms (Balanced) @ 1% THD+N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0.0002% @ 1kHz, 1Vrms input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;0.0003% @ 1kHz, 1Vrms input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0005% @ 1Vrms input (CCIF, 20kHz mean, 1kHz difference)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-135dB (one channel driven)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"multicolumn-card content-container link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/PMG_Preamplifier_Manual_Rev_A1.pdf?v=6767539349844300662\" download=\"\"\u003ePS Audio PMG Preamplifier Manual Rev\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bookmark-single\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/products\/pmg-signature-preamplifier\"\u003ePS Audio PMG Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51961162989889,"sku":null,"price":15990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51961163022657,"sku":null,"price":15990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/pmg_signature_preamp_front_black_1920x1920_349f9b67-1cb7-4408-b5f6-841500d2deff_2.jpg?v=1783671815"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-stellargold-preamplifier","title":"PS Audio StellarGold Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreamplifiers act as the backbone of premium audio setups, overseeing input choices, initiating the amplification process, managing volume and balance, and ensuring electrical separation between sound sources and amplifiers. When you add the StellarGold Preamplifier into your audio chain—bridging devices like DACs, phono preamps, tuners, or other auxiliaries with your amplifier—a magical sonic revelation unfolds: more realism, life, and space around each performer. It's time to take control of your system and add that missing element, a great preamplifier. StellarGold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/885213228?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"StellarGold preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade your system performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier is the backbone of premium audio setups, overseeing input choices, initiating the amplification process, managing volume and balance, and ensuring electrical separation between sound sources and amplifiers. This extraordinary product adds a new level of realism, life, dynamics and punch to your high-end audio system. StellarGold Preamplifier should be the heart of any great system. Come learn more about this extraordinary preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier features two hand crafted discrete audio amplification stages, both enjoying extremely high slew rate, high bandwidth, low distortion signal handling capabilities that honor the music. Based on a combination of JFET and BJT devices along with hand-selected purist components, the musical signal is delivered without the interference of capacitors in the signal path. Each amplification stage is based on a minimal global feedback design that achieves its low distortion status through careful balancing and high current design choices. Lastly, its high current class A output stage is more than capable of driving long cable lengths without compromise so that your power amplifier enjoy all the benefits StellarGold Preamplifier has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreamplifiers are the heart of any standalone audio system, controlling musical sources like DACs, phono preamps, and tuners. Bridging these sources to your power amplifier without adding any kind of sonic thumbprint is a challenge the StellarGold preamplifier takes on without any hesitation. Life, energy, and a sweet analog presentation are at the heart of this remarkable piece of equipment's performance. The StellarGold Preamplifier features 4 identical balanced and single ended inputs, and converts all input signals into a balanced signal for the lowest possible distortion, and can be used in a two-channel audio system or as part of a home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold Preamplifier is a remarkably musical instrument. It is an excellent uncompromised interface between your sources and power amplifier. Designed by Darren Myers, the StellarGold outperforms preamplifiers at anywhere near its price. Preamplifiers play a critical role in any separates audio system, strategically positioned between sources of music: CD players, phono preamps, DACs, tape recorders and tuners – and your power amplifier – the preamp serves essential roles of control and isolation. Control is simple in concept, but extraordinarily difficult to design in an acoustically transparent manner. Control duties such as input switching, volume, balance, and amplification can place unwanted acoustic thumbprints on the music if not designed with extraordinary care. The StellarGold is one amazing preamplifier that we can't wait for you to hear in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of any preamplifier are the gain stage that provides the amplification, and the volume control that manages how loud or soft the music plays. Inside the StellarGold preamplifier is an all new high slew rate, low feedback, discrete JFET BJT hybrid that has remarkably low distortion without relying upon high levels of sound-squashing global feedback. Volume is controlled by a fully balanced precision electronic version of a stepped attenuator. 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Such is the all new StellarGold DAC, a product that will raise the bar for any digital to analog converter at anywhere near the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the new StellarGold DAC unique is its use of multiple parallel DACs. Each channel of the StellarGold is built by paralleling 4 high resolution digital to analog converters, then feeding the combined output of these DACs into an all new discrete class A analog output stage. The results are nothing short of stunning. The use of multiple high-precision DACs to form one ultra-linear channel has the advantage of lowering noise and channel crosstalk while at the same time increasing linearity, dynamic range, and resolution beyond what any single DAC technology can achieve. One listen to this amazing new DAC and you'll know why it easily outperforms single DAC designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcto DAC, Diamond performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar Gold DAC is an extraordinary feat of engineering. By combining the outputs of four high-performance D to A converters for each channel, the StellarGold DAC achieves extraordinarily low noise and distortion that rivals any DAC at any price. Combine its state-of-the-art performance with its fully discrete, wicked fast, class A gain stage and you find StellarGold to represent one of the best sounding components in your system. Come learn more about this extraordinary DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new StellarGold DAC, with its advanced parallel DAC architecture, takes advantage of performance standards unavailable to single DAC designs. By using multiple DACs in parallel, individual non-linearities of each DAC tend to average out. This is because the probability of all DACs having the exact same non-linearity error at the same digital input value is nearly zero. The results are nothing short of breathtaking. One listen to this DAC, and you'll know it's in an entirely different category from others at anywhere near its price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio's StellarGold DAC can become the centerpiece of a high-resolution 2-channel audio system. Using StellarGold's balanced or single-ended outputs into our matching StellarGold preamplifier or, using its built-in lossless volume control, the StellarGold DAC can become the heart of a true state-of-the-art high-performance audio system at an affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel DAC Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn high-performance audio DACs, employing four parallel DACs per channel offers a number of sonic benefits. First, it reduces noise through averaging, resulting in an impressive signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 127dB below the DAC's maximum output of 4 volts (balanced). When noise is lowered, and the individual non-linearities of each of the 4 DACs are averaged together, the results are an increase in the effective dynamic range (loudest to softest sounds) and an audible improvement in linearity and distortion. The combined resolution effectively surpasses that of any single DAC of similar design on the market, creating an extraordinary audio experience that only a few people have yet to experience. We can't wait for you to hear StellarGold in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectionist Build Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellarGold DAC was designed by Darren Myers whose mission was to discover how far it might be possible to extend the already extraordinary capabilities of the latest technologies of the top-of-the-line ESS DAC platforms. To do this would require the use of multiple DACS, an all new direct-coupled balanced hybrid output stage featuring a slew rate fast enough to do justice to the circuit's capabilities, and then power the entire circuit with multiple stage linear regulators. A tall challenge given StellarGold's affordable pricing. One look inside at this beautifully hand-crafted device and you'll see how the PS Engineering team honored Darren's original vision using only the highest quality parts and the lowest noise designs. The StellarGoild is truly a work of art that deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState-of-the-art Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the vast majority of audiophiles, the DAC is the cornerstone of their system. Streaming with a network AirLens, a PerfectWave SACD transport, connecting to your computer via USB, or playing music through any digital source is the mainstay of getting music into your home. The quality of that music is directly impacted by the device that converts those digital bits into analog audio we can use to power our speakers. That is the job of the DAC. And DACs are sensitive and highly sophisticated electronic circuits that are affected by any number of issues, including jitter, noise, distortion, resolution, and quantization errors, to mention just a few. When it comes time to find the perfect DAC for your system, it makes sense to turn to a company like PS Audio which places sonic performance and the joy of musicality above all else. If you truly want the next big step in your high-end audio system, consider StellarGold for your your digital playback. We don't think you can get close at anywhere near its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour parallel DACs per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around ESS 9038 Pro technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDead quiet signal to noise ratio of \u0026gt;127dB referenced to 4V RMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSINAD \u0026gt;112dB referenced to 4V RMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM to 768kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDSD to 256 (11.2mHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional imaging and soundstage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscrete hybrid output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully balanced design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple low impedance power supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow jitter clocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI2S, USB, AES\/EBU, coaxial inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh slew rate, low feedback, class A output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Audiophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 29, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been a lot of fun to spend time with the PS Audio Stellar Gold DAC, as it has provided a few really eye- (and ear-) opening moments that allowed me a chance to really hear what is on the master tape of some of my favorite music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futureaudiophile.com\/ps-audio-stellar-gold-digital-to-analog-converter-reviewed\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay's Iyagi (YouTube)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 21, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWOW! PS Audio Stellar Gold \"PARALLEL\" DAC is an R2R DAC KILLER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TRqx3MjZMTE\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrank Lechtenberg, Fidelity Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 1, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stands out is the meticulousness and sovereignty across all frequency ranges. There is substance at the bottom and resolution without harshness at the top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelity-magazine.com\/ps-audio-stellargold-dac\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Adrian Alexander Reports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 17, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brought out sounds and nuances and different instruments that I hadn’t heard before…PS Audio did it right. The DAC’s incredible. It sounds great\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pGy7Wg0qxmI\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary 8, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the StellarGold gets to show off wide dynamics; there was deep, clean bass next to a startlingly crisp portrayal of Smith's at times forcefully played instrument. The depth of the soundstage impressed, but not as much as the transient attack or the listenability of even the most shrilling, violent blasts of brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/ps-audio-stellargold-dac-usb-dac\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditors' Choice: Best DACs $3,000 - $10,000. 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Strata MK2's fully balanced analog preamplifier circuitry, state-of-the-art DAC, no compromise high-definition phono stage, and MOSFET based power amplifier create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few products can match. The Stellar Strata MK2 is the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. \u003cstrong\u003eRich. Lush. Powerful.\u003c\/strong\u003e A music lover's answer to spiraling cost-no-object equipment without sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of combining a cutting-edge DAC, full-featured analog preamplifier, high-definition MC\/MM phono preamplifier, and a robust 150-watt per channel power amplifier was the basis of the Stellar Strata™ design imperative. We wanted an easy, simple, no-compromise musical experience, whether playing from a connected transport or tracking amazing vinyl. \"Just add speakers\" became engineering's rallying cry. Strata MK2 holds true to its promise of audiophile plug-and-play. Connect your speakers or headphones, press play, or lower the needle onto your vinyl, and music filled with the rich textures and toe-tapping energy you've always hoped for will delight even the most critical music lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiophiles have long recognized the challenge of interconnecting multiple systems into a single synergistic musical experience. Interconnect choices, power supply options, and chassis isolation requirements all play into the building of a truly musical system—get any one part wrong and the system performance is compromised. Not so with Stellar Strata MK2. The chance for PS Engineering to optimize the audio synergy between Strata's four separate systems was immediately appealing: eliminate the variability of interconnection issues, voice the entire system as one component, optimize power supplies, control every aspect of sound quality up to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this instrument's heart is a new analog attenuator that elegantly solves the fundamental problem facing preamp designers. Volume control. Nearly all analog preamplifiers use sonically degrading elements inserted in the signal path to control volume. The MKII eliminates this problem by using an all new no-loss analog attenuator in response to front panel controls. Once the connected source has passed through the Class A analog preamplifier, it's time to connect to your speakers. Here, engineer Darren Myers used the Analog Cell where he could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. Combined with the ruler flat high linearity of Strata MK2's high current output stage, richly overlayed layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inside Scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the high definition phono stage or connected source has passed through the Class A analog preamplifier, it's time to connect to your speakers. Here, engineer Darren Myers used a new version of our Analog Cell where he could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. Combined with the ruler flat high linearity of Strata MK2's high current output stage, richly overlaid layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos. There's nothing like Strata MK2 when it comes to musicality. It's an all-in-one high-resolution audio solution just waiting for you to connect your speakers. Bring it on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first pick up Stellar Strata MK2 Amplifier, you'll notice its solid build and heft. Every inch of Stellar suggests quality: from its rear panel connectors, Darren Myers designed MC\/MM phono stage, to its internal high-end power amplifiers. Quality input and output connections, as well as beautifully constructed internals, will offer immediate assurance of quality from the very first moment you pull Strata MK2 out of its box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A balanced analog preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull function DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass a headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 watt per channel power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo I2S input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital lens technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD direct through i2s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192kHz asynchronous coax input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e384kHz asynchronous usb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh current class a hybrid output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn E. 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In fact, it occurred to me that this presentation would suffice for constructing a mix in the studio: its presentation was honest and full of detail and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trackingangle.com\/equipment\/ps-audios-stellar-strata-mk2\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Schroeder - Dagogo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 6, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is stunningly efficacious and will likely result in the best sound you have ever heard in your room regardless of previously used equipment. 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All analog from input to output, this stunning addition to the Stellar line will bring new life to your vinyl in ways you never dreamt possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS engineer Darren Myers wiped the tradition slate clean by hand-fashioning a new approach to capturing all the magic trapped in the grooves of our records. The results are breathtaking. Music that might once have been locked into the confines of our loudspeakers is suddenly free. Stellar phono features dual inputs that can support either a moving coil or moving magnet cartridge. Cartridge loading and gain options are easily adjusted from your listening position via the supplied remote control. Input to output, Stellar is a fully discrete FET design with extraordinarily low noise and high overload capabilities so even the wildest dynamics from the punchiest cartridges sail through Stellar with no limitations or compromise whatsoever. If yaou love vinyl you’ll love Stellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhono preamplifiers at anywhere near this price range are almost always integrated circuit based, but not Stellar. Input to output, Stellar is a fully discrete FET design with extraordinarily low noise and high overload capabilities so even the wildest dynamics from the punchiest cartridges sail through Stellar with no limitations or compromise whatsoever. Stellar Phono stands out in a crowded field of conventional IC designs. Its sound is rich, warm and enticing as only vinyl through hand-tuned class-A circuitry can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStellar is the perfect phono preamplifier for any resolution system or cartridge type. From the lowest output moving coil to the most dynamic and punchy moving magnet, Stellar Phono will deliver incredible performance, low noise, and world class sonics. Use Stellar as your reference preamplifier in the highest end systems in the world. Stellar comes complete with remote control so users can select between two turntables, or adjust cartridge loading and gain settings from the comfort of their chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio’s first product was a phono preamplifier that took the Hi-Fi world by storm in 1975. Its designers, Paul and Stan, labored for years over every circuit detail with one goal in mind—making musical magic. Stellar Phono shares that same ethos. Stellar Phono is the finest preamplifier PS Audio has ever built in its 45 year history and sets a new standard within the industry. It is a triumph of performance and value that you’ll instantly recognize from that first needle drop, as music emerges from a velvet blackness, filling the room as if there were no speakers. Stellar handles all cartridge types and employs no ICs in the signal path. Its all discrete, class A analog design produces over 20V rms output for unparalleled headroom and dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE INSIDE SCOOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art of design is a careful balance between the measurement lab and the listening room. The hundreds of hours of design and audition resulted in a unique amalgam of time honored technology coupled with daring innovation. Stellar Phono is an all discrete FET design that uses a passive RIAA curve, hand selected premium components, and is direct coupled from input to output. Its ultra low noise discrete pre and post voltage regulation stages, coupled with low internal feedback, offer increased transparency and openness rarely found in instruments anywhere near this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first pick up Stellar Phono Preamplifier you’ll notice its solid build and heft. Every inch of Stellar suggests quality: from its rear panel connectors, cartridge loading facilities, to its internal high current oversized power transformer. The internal shielding and build quality provide Stellar with up to 70dB of ultra low noise gain for MC cartridges as low as 0.15mv. On its rear panel find facilities for two inputs for two tonearms selectable from remote control, as well as both single ended and balanced outputs to match any preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOVING MAGNET AND COIL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIXED AND VARIABLE LOADING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70dB ULTRA LOW NOISE GAIN .15mv CARTRIDGES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x INPUTS FOR 2x TONEARMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSINGLE-ENDED BALANCED INPUTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDISCRETE FET DESIGN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCLASS ‘A’ ANALOG CIRCUITRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO ICs IN SIGNAL PATH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20v RMS OUTPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePASSIVE RIAA CURVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAND SELECTED DISCRETE COMPONENTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC COUPLED FROM INPUT TO OUTPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOW NOISE PRE + POST VOLTAGE REGULATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO COMPLIMENTARY FET TRANSISTORS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOVERSIZED POWER TRANSFORMER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREMOTE CONTROL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midrange on this phono preamp is as open, uncongested, transparent, and revealing as that of any phono preamp I’ve heard at any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend a listen to the Stellar to anyone in the market for a new phono preamp, regardless of price. I don’t think I’ve ever written that before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/ps-audio-stellar-phono-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Fremer \u003c\/strong\u003eStereophile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar Phono preamplifier projects an expansive sound stage, with the ability to extend wall to wall and create the illusion of the venue imagined by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/hardware-reviews\/ps-audio-stellar-phono-preamplifier\/\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hoffman \u003c\/strong\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStellar offers the best performance for price, often outshining some far more expensive competitors. This preamp should be welcomed by experienced vinyl fans as well as newcomers to this marvelous medium. You would have to spend a lot more to seriously challenge what this affordable and great-looking component delivers; its ability to change critical settings from your easy chair is a real bonus. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cartridgedude.com\/project\/ps-audios-stellar-phono-preamplifier-worth-the-wait\/?fbclid=IwAR22cwonSZvZWsB0z0fbeTqzIqDhUTwV2Hg25jGfGTmBizyqtU81TRAoHZk\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawrence Devoe\u003c\/strong\u003e Tone Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS Audio Stellar phono preamplifier, once again, offers an incredible amount of features for the money–just like the PS Audio phono preamplifiers of yore. It’s also incredibly neutral, which makes it the perfect phono stage for evaluating cartridges. 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S300 Stereo Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the deepest bass to the warmest, sweetest highs, the Stellar S300 makes any loudspeaker sing and is our most affordable stereo power amplifier ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into your loudspeakers with the Stellar S300, a full-sized, affordable stereo power amplifier that honors the music and controls your loudspeakers better than you ever imagined possible. The S300 combines the slam, linearity, and toe-tapping pacing of a Class D output stage with the warmth, grace, and rich inner detail of Stellar’s Class A Analog Cell. The results are nothing short of ground breaking. Liberate a wealth of untapped energy trapped in your media library. Plumb music’s subterranean depths and finally hear the bass your speakers were capable of. Revel in rich layers of fine, full detail. Marvel at the deep, extraordinary, wall-to-wall soundstage. Effortless. Lush. Stellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar S300 stereo power amplifier is a dual mono power amplifier capable of effortlessly driving demanding loudspeaker loads to concert levels. It combines the best of two worlds: ultra linear, high-current, Class D technology for the output stage; a discrete, Class A MOSFET based Analog Cell for the all-important input stage. The S300’s rich, warm, and engaging sonic character comes from the Analog Cell. It’s powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeaker stems from its high current, ultra-low impedance Class D output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect choice for just about any loudspeaker, the S300 slips into any system, surprising and delighting even the most discriminating Audiophile. Rated at 140 watts per channel into 8‎Ω and 300 watts per channel into 4‎Ω, the S300 has plenty of horsepower for even the most demanding loudspeakers. Your musical library will open up in ways you might not have thought possible, revealing nuance and detail covered up by traditional amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S300 is an extraordinarily musical power amplifier rated at 140 Watts per channel into 8Ω and 300 Watts per channel into 4Ω. Power enough for even the most demanding speakers. The S300 design marries the best of two worlds: an ultra linear high-current output power stage with a discrete Class A MOSFET based AnalogCell input stage. Between them, the S300 delivers powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeakers, while maintaining a perfectly layered soundstage under the most complex musical passages. Designed by PS Audio engineer Darren Myers, who invested hundreds of hours of tuning, voicing, and perfectionist tweaking, the results are extraordinarily musical. Stellar amplifiers never draw attention to themselves, and are one of our highest value offerings in amplification, a rare quality in amplifiers of any price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ANALOG CELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between preamplifier and power amplifier is critical, for it is at this junction where most essential musical details are easily lost. Nothing in the design of a power amplifier is more important than its input stage when preserving music’s finest nuances. In the S300, a unique topology, called the Analog Cell, has been employed to preserve the rich details found in music. The Analog Cell is the heart of the S300’s musicality, where rich overlaid layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos. The Analog Cell is a proprietary, fully differential, zero feedback, discrete, Class A MOSFET circuit, hand-tuned to capture the smallest micro dynamics without sacrificing the loudest macro dynamics music has to offer. The Analog Cell makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar S300 is a dual mono design. This means that each channel has its own, separate power supply. Each of the two channels is a complete and independent power supply and power amplification stage, based on a modern Class D ICE module, designed in Denmark. Class D output stages provide near-perfect linearity, low distortion, and high efficiency. Because Class D amplifiers require an output filter to remove their switching noise, they do not have frequency extremes into the many hundreds of thousands of Hertz. Depending on their design, modern Class D amplifiers, like the type used in Stellar, extend high frequencies to about 50kHz. Human hearing limitations are 20kHz, though most listeners rarely have hearing exceeding half that. The S300 provides excellent frequency extremes, low distortion, high efficiency, high damping factor, and a powerful output of 300 watts per channel into the most common loudspeaker loads of 4Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEREO POWER AMPLIFIER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDUAL MONO WITH SEPARATE POWER SUPPLIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOWERFUL MOSFET OUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA SINGLE-ENDED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR “TRUE” BALANCED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 WATTS PER CHANNEL 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 WATTS PER CHANNEL 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2Ω STABLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVERY LITTLE HEAT PRODUCTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1% THD 20Hz – 20kHz AT RATED POWER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAMPING FACTOR \u0026gt; 550\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRONT PANEL STANDBY BUTTON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-LOSS INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDUAL, COPPER, PLATED, OUTPUT BINDING POSTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 LBS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT 12 VOLT TRIGGER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of all these strengths gives the S300 a beautiful voice which mates well with the variety of upstream gear we had on hand for testing. It holds its own against components that exceed its price tag. This PS Audio component deserves a spot on a short list of bargain amps that perform beyond what one should expect for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few weeks with the S300 in my reference system, I must admit I am smitten with it. I applaud PS Audio’s new approach to circuit design bringing together the benefits of both Class A and Class D technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tonepublications.com\/MAGPDF\/TA_087A.pdf\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone Audio \u003c\/strong\u003eRob Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sounded so good together I couldn’t bring myself to try too many other speakers. The sound was rich with resolution to die for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/get-ready-to-upgrade-over-receiver-sound-quality-amplifier-preamp-power\/\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\/NET\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Guttenberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar DAC\/Pre-Amp\/Power Amplifier filled my listening room with 3D sound, and they matched well with each of my speakers; the floor standing Audio Physic Tempos, the stand mounted Platinum Audio ST 1’s and the low-to-the ground Mission 727s. I was surprised how different they made each sound and I spent a great deal of time swapping out my Parasound Halo 2.1 integrated amplifier, Bel Canto s300 integrated amplifier to make sure I wasn’t fooling myself. And, yes, I was hearing something new and more evocative from my usual suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hifipig.com\/ps-audio-stellar-gain-cell-dacpreamp-s300-stereo-power-amplifier\/\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIFI Pig\u003c\/strong\u003e David Blumenstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolks, this is the future. We have heard vast improvements of Class D amplifiers during the last 10 years, and we are at or near the point where the technology is largely irrelevant to the final sound. The sound of audio components is more dependent on the implementation than on the underlying technology. The PS Audio Stellar S300 gets so close to perfection that the low purchase price is an out-of-this-world value. The PS Audio Stellar S300 adds nothing objectionable while delivering wonderful musical performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.10audio.com\/psaud_stellar_s300.htm\"\u003eREAD MORE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerry Seigel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost vivid were dynamic contrasts from the micro level to the macro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/high-end-audio-buyers-guide-2024-ps-audio-s300\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAS Staff,\u003c\/strong\u003e Buyer’s Guide 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS Audio Stellar S300 stereo amplifier is a terrific performer and an affordable option for those wishing to upgrade from a receiver or integrated amplifier to separates. It's not often that an audio product exhibits such high-end performance at such an affordable price, but the S300 hits it out of the park on both counts and has high-end build quality to boot. 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This extraordinary hybrid amplifier knows no limits. From the subtlest musical whisperings to the loudest crescendos an orchestra or rock band is capable of, Stellar M1200 never flinches. Regardless of your speaker’s power demands or limitations, enjoy the once unachievable uncompressed effortlessness afforded by this design. Pure musical bliss for any loudspeaker made, from the smallest to the biggest. Stellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve both uncompressed dynamics as well as the tiniest of nuanced details requires a cost-no-object input stage, like that of a high-performance vacuum tube. The amp’s delicate input signals, now faithfully preserved by its vacuum tube input, then need to be amplified without restriction by taking advantage of a new type of Class D output power module. This extraordinarily high current, low distortion, MOSFET output stage combines state-of-the-art topologies with decades of design and listening experience to produce what we believe is the most musically satisfying amplifier of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower amplifiers delivers only the number of watts required by your speaker to achieve the desired loudness. Even the most powerful amplifiers deliver only what’s asked of them. What’s been missing in most amplifiers is adequate headroom and effortless linear performance—something only a vacuum tube-based powerhouse like the M1200 can unquestionably provide. From the most subtle of details to unheard of explosive dynamics, Stellar M1200 represents the pinnacle of high powered musicality that must be heard to be believed. Regardless of the power demands—or power limitations—of your loudspeakers, Stellar M1200 is the perfect choice if effortless musicality is in your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar M1200 mono amplifiers solve a classic problem with nearly every power amplifier made: sonic compression. When the orchestra gets loud and complex, or the band really starts to rock it out, most power amplifiers get out of their comfort zone and we hear their stress and strain as compression. The M1200 was designed to play any music into any loudspeaker with zero compression. Rated at 600 Watts into 8Ω and a whopping 1200 Watts into 4Ω, the M1200 combines the best of two worlds: ultra-linear, high-current, ICE Edge Class D technology for the output stage; and a discrete, Class-A vacuum tube for the all-important input stage. The M1200’s rich, warm, and beautifully nuanced reproduction of music comes first from the zero feedback, class A vacuum tube input stage. Here nothing is lost in its hand-selected 12AU7 vacuum tube, fed from its own analog power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE VACUUM TUBE INPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power amplifier is technology always present in stereo systems. Yet, despite the fact everyone uses them, few appreciate the power amp’s critical role in preserving music’s nuanced details because most amplifiers fail to preserve them. Overtones from plucked instruments, subtle cues defining placement, depth, soundstage width, and transient decays are often lost in the power amplifier. The M1200 loses nothing because of its vacuum tube input stage. In the M1200 a zero feedback class A vacuum tube input stage captures every whisper of music while preserving intact the most dynamic crescendos and quick rise time transients with zero loss. The listening experience with the M1200 is nothing short of a revelation. Where most amplifiers do their best to preserve dynamics, they fail to present them as if they were live. The M1200 eliminates the tendency of nearly every power amplifier to change its sonic character as the music gets louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar M1200 has a massive power supply and ultra-linear, high-wattage power amplification stage based on a modern Class D ICE module. Class D output stages provide near-perfect linearity, low distortion, and high efficiency. Modern Class D amplifiers, like the type used in Stellar, extend high frequencies to about 50kHz. Human hearing limitations are 20kHz, though most listeners rarely have hearing exceeding half that. Providing excellent frequency extremes, low distortion, high efficiency, high damping factor, and a generous and powerful output of 1200 watts into the most common loudspeaker loads of 4Ω, the M1200 is nothing short of breathtaking. The massively powerful nature of the M1200 works well with any loudspeaker—big or small—providing huge amounts of headroom and effortless sound quality for even the most demanding orchestral crescendos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMONO POWER AMPLIFIER PAIR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-LOSS TUBE INPUT STAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOWERFUL MOSFET OUTPUT STAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA SINGLE ENDED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR “TRUE” BALANCED INPUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 WATTS PER CHANNEL 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200 WATTS RMS INTO 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2Ω STABLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE EDGE TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAMPING FACTOR \u0026gt; 1100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRONT PANEL STANDBY BUTTON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVERY LITTLE HEAT PRODUCTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDUAL, SOLID, COPPER PLATED OUTPUT POSTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27LBS. 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The 4.3-inch, full color display on the front panel of the P12 allows you to measure distortion, both incoming and outgoing, improvement levels, and power consumption. You can also adjust your settings, such as the turn on\/off sequence and the output voltage, as well as turn individual zones on or off, and measure the power quality with either the built-in oscilloscope or the THD analyzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P12 takes in your home’s noisy, distorted, and unregulated AC and outputs pure and perfect power that dramatically enhances sound quality. It does this by rebuilding the AC, lowering output impedance, and regulating the voltage. Low output impedance is critical to maintaining a dynamic presentation. Powering equipment through a passive power conditioner only worsens the problem and should be avoided. The Power Plant, on the other hand, has such low output impedance (0.008Ω vs. typical 0.4Ω) that even the hungriest of amplifiers won’t be starved for clean AC power. When your amp is asked to produce loud orchestral levels, you want to make sure it has all the power it needs and only a Power Plant provides a constant output regardless of the dynamic demands of equipment or your neighbors. Power Plants also generate new waveforms that enhance the capabilities of your equipment. MultiWave extends the peak charging time of the sine wave so connected equipment has more energy storage and less power supply ripple. The results are dramatic: a bigger more musically accurate soundstage than with a simple sine wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electrical surge, or spiked transient, is an intense, short-duration voltage increase that travels through electrical wiring in our homes. 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Now, with the introduction of the smaller FR20, it is finally possible to bring the magic of aspens into more people’s homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aspen loudspeaker series represents the culmination of 50 years of industry experience; learning in intimate detail what works and what does not; what it takes for a loudspeaker to disappear and leave only the magic of the music; designing a no-compromise phase-correct crossover; constructing a cabinet that does not color the sound; crafting a near-flat impedance curve for driving the speakers with any power amplifier, and when not even the most advanced driver manufacturer’s products are good enough to meet our exacting standards, designing woofers, radiators, tweeters, and midranges from scratch. In all respects, both the FR30 and FR20 will transcend your expectations of what it means to be called a reference loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo longer do you have to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathtaking to listen to, beautiful to behold, and compatible with any room size the aspen FR20 is a dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference performance for any room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen FR20 loudspeaker is the next in line from the ground-breaking Aspen FR30. The FR20 shares with the FR30 the same planar ribbon and ultra-linear woofer technologies that produce extraordinarily low distortion, thunderous bass response while maintaining its ability to sonically disappear. The FR20 is perfect for small to medium sized rooms and budgets and will stand as a true reference loudspeaker in any system. Come learn more about this extraordinary loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning and building a new loudspeaker is both the easiest and hardest engineering challenge in all of high-fidelity. On the one hand, anyone can go online and buy a few drivers and bang together a box to make decent sound. On the other hand, the most difficult task in all of high-performance audio is crafting a seamless phase-correct output from two or more driver technologies. Over nearly a century of loudspeaker designs, few models have ever achieved legendary status. The FR20 joins the ranks of a rare handful of true full-range speakers that can honestly cover the frequency range of 28Hz to beyond 20kHz with grace, dynamics, slam, and low distortion. What’s captured on the disc is exactly what you’ll hear with a greater resolution than most have ever experienced. 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Our strategy would be to combine the best of all possible driver and crossover technologies in a single coherent design. We would call it the FR30 and we would follow it up with a smaller model, the FR20. Both would have unquestioned dynamics. They would be full range and capable of being driven by just about any amplifier. Their high-frequency drivers would have lower mass than the air they were driving and the speed and clarity of the best electrostats. Their midrange driver would be so transparent and uncolored as to be unnoticeable. And our speakers would never be shy when it came to the low end. 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These ultra-low distortion drivers are equally driven with front and rear magnetic structures that offer inherent linearity through symmetrical “push-pull” neodymium motor structures and directly driven ultra-low mass diaphragms with none of the cone or dome breakup, inductance modulation, or hysteresis distortion that plagues traditional drivers. For the low end, we crafted long-throw high-excursion woofers with massive 12-pound motor structures that match the effortlessness and transparency of the planar magnetic drivers. To lower distortion, we employed a unique split magnetic gap and a double faraday ring for low, linear inductance and wide bandwidth, coupled with a single progressive Nomex spider with stitched-in lead wires. The woofer cones are a low-mass PMI foam core with non-woven carbon fiber skins on each side. 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Using the rear-panel adjustments, FR30 owners can place their speakers where they best fit into the decor with nothing more than the flick of the baffle-step switch, or the turn of the rear tweeter control. While the FR30, like all high-performance speakers, appreciates some breathing room between them and the front wall, these unique rear-panel controls offer users greater flexibility of placement without sonic compromise. Using the included step-by-step guide and CD, setup, from unboxing to playing music, happens easily in a few short hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most important piece in the HiFi chain is the loudspeaker. If the speaker cannot reproduce what’s it is fed from the electronic chain, the missing musical information is forever lost. To achieve all that music demands, over the years loudspeaker designers have tried to leverage every trick in the book: electrostats for details, conventional drivers for dynamics, planars for transparency, ribbons, domes, horns, open baffles, bipoles, dipoles. The list is endless and the choices and their inevitable sonic compromises daunting. With close to 50 years under our collective belts, we at PS Audio determined to design the perfect loudspeaker. Our strategy would be to combine the best of all possible driver and crossover technologies in a single coherent design. We would call it the FR30. It would have unquestioned dynamics. It would be full range and capable of being driven by just about any amplifier. Its high-frequency drivers would have lower mass than the air they were driving and the speed and clarity of the best electrostats. Its midrange driver would be so transparent and uncolored as to be unnoticeable. And our FR30 would never be shy when it came to the low end. 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These ultra-low distortion drivers are equally driven with front and rear magnetic structures that offer inherent linearity through symmetrical “push-pull” neodymium motor structures and directly driven ultra-low mass diaphragms with none of the cone or dome breakup, inductance modulation, or hysteresis distortion that plagues traditional drivers. For the low end, we crafted long-throw high-excursion woofers with massive 12-pound motor structures that match the effortlessness and transparency of the planar magnetic drivers. To lower distortion, we employed a unique split magnetic gap and a double faraday ring for low, linear inductance and wide bandwidth, coupled with a symmetrical double spider. Lastly, to achieve maximum linearity and extended deep bass extension without the compression and distortion of ports, we designed our own high compliance passive radiators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTHE ENCLOSURE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoudspeakers have an honored place in our homes. They often are the focal point of our living rooms and in that capacity must proudly make a statement of fitting elegance. The aspen FR30 enclosure design starts with the internal structure necessary for great sound and then lovingly sculpted into a work of art befitting our homes. With industrial design by famed Studio 63, the FR30 stands as a proud sculpture comfortable in almost every decor. Internally, the FR30 is an extensively braced enclosure designed to minimize external vibrations that have the potential of coloring the sound. Externally, the enclosures are lovingly finished with 20 coats of hand-rubbed high-grade “piano gloss” lacquer. While the main body and baffling structure are built with MDF, the sculpted front baffle is formed from a dense, rigid and well-damped high-tech thermoset fiberglass resin composite material with integrated high-frequency acoustic waveguides. Despite the FR30s cumulative weight of 230 pounds each, the speakers look to be almost floating as its curved bottom rests upon its sturdy aluminum base featuring large milled brass spikes with removable tips and integrated plastic feet for hard surfaces (and to aid in speaker placement). When delivered, the FR30 comes in two pieces: the upper midrange tweeter enclosure that easily couples onto the lower woofer enclosure through a custom machined sliding system. Together, the FR30 is stunning both visually and sonically. A masterpiece of design and love, crafted by those of us that care deeply about music and its reproduction in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Range 3-Way System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e87dB Sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 2.5″ Planar Ribbon Tweeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10″ Planar Ribbon Midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 8″ Low-Distortion High-Excursion Woofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 10″ Low-Distortion High-Excursion Bass Radiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Tweeter Level Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaffle Step Adjustment for Best Speaker Placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Impedance Curve for Easy Amplifier Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and Full Off-Axis Response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Room Bass Response to 20Hz @ -6dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Piece Cabinet for Easy Setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Position for Best Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Internal Bracing for Low Cabinet Vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Film Capacitors \u0026amp; Premium Air-Core Inductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterally Nothing Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to make uniquely beautiful art, you have to start by creating your own paints. That’s why for the FR30’s, the decision to custom build every component was an easy one. The result is something that is truly a one-of-a-kind listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony H. Cordesman, The Absolute Sound, October 25, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tend to be a bit hypercritical in evaluating anything I consider for purchase. The FR30, did more than live up to my hopes, however, and one way to sum up is to state that I’m buying my review pair as another set of reference speakers. The FR30 is truly outstanding, highly recommended, and well worth the set-up effort necessary to make it perform at its best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/ps-audio-fr30-loudspeaker\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Schneider, Soundstage!, March 5, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI consistently heard super-powerful bass, a really rich and robust midrange, smooth highs, and the kind of effortlessness and scale that you get from big speakers with large and\/or lots of drivers….I heard no disparity between what the woofers and planar-magnetic drivers were playing……anyone looking for a pair of speakers that are this large and styled in such an unusual way should explore them. I could tell that there was at least the potential that amazing sound could emerge from them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageglobal.com\/index.php\/shows-events\/montreal-audiofest-2022-montreal-canada\/994-maf-2022-ps-audio-aspen-aspirations\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Schryer, Stereophile, March 28, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspens projected an electrically charged soundfield that was big and dimensional, with notes that were bold and fully formed, supple and dynamic. Even the quieter moments seemed to emit an energetic presence, a kind of radiant musical assertiveness. The speakers sounded well balanced across the frequency range. They also balanced power and agility, machismo and finesse, soaring highs and low-end heft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/ps-audio-room\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStefan Gawlick, HiFidelity, November 9, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if we didn’t get to try them in our usual conditions, our visit clearly showed: the PS Audio Aspen FR30 are impressive in practically every aspect. With their elegant design, they have what it takes to conquer a prominent place in the living room, despite their size. Their incredibly natural, dynamic sound then seems to flow effortlessly from the gigantic floor-standing loudspeakers. The nimble magentostats combine their advantages excellently with the powerfully gripping bass section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelity-online.de\/fr30-ps-audio\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Miller and Andrew Everard, Hi-Fi News, July 11, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving read about the development of these speakers literally for years, in various online postings, I was both keen to hear them and also filled with a little trepidation that they’d not live up to expectation. I needn’t have worried: it only took a few tracks to realise that the Aspen FR30 is every bit a sensational design and – to cut to the chase – nothing short of one of the high-end bargains of the moment, making some much pricier speakers seem just a little bit silly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/ps-audio-aspen-fr30-loudspeaker\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAS Staff, October 18, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: 5,000–0,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/the-greatest-bargains-in-loudspeakers-25000-50000\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Frantzen – Stereo, September 9, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio lays out a stage that is both wide and deep, filled with vibrant life, and even extends upward beyond the height of the speakers. The resolution on offer seems very fine across the entire frequency range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2283\/1394\/files\/STEREO_10-25_PS-Audio_FR-30.pdf?v=1757440376\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl White, Sable Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-piece design with a sealed upper mid\/tweeter cabinet and a lower cabinet featuring four 10-inch side-firing passive radiators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Frequency Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 2.5-inch planar magnetic drivers with Teonex diaphragms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-inch planar magnetic driver with Teonex diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Frequency Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × 8-inch woofers with cast frames, aluminum cones, and 12 lb advanced magnet structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400Hz and 2,500Hz (4th-order Linkwitz-Riley acoustic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4Ω (3.2Ω minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–600W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28Hz–20kHz (-6dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.5 × 16 × 25.75 in (with base; cabinet width 10 in excluding base)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 lbs (104.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Aspen_FR30_Manual_RevC.pdf?v=11006411325086907929\"\u003ePS Audio Aspen FR30 Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bookmark-single\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/products\/aspen-fr30-loudspeaker\"\u003ePS Audio Aspen FR30 Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Sable Black","offer_id":51962235814209,"sku":null,"price":59990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pearl White","offer_id":51962235781441,"sku":null,"price":59990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/5_1_ef4fb745-531a-47cb-b390-96ea1b3497ee_1.jpg?v=1783722894"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-aspen-fr10-loudspeakers-pair","title":"PS Audio Aspen FR10 Floorstanding Speakers (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect size loudspeaker for any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground-breaking Aspen series of loudspeakers sets new standards for what is possible in home audio reproduction. Now, with the introduction of our most compact loudspeaker yet, the FR10, it is finally possible to bring the magic of Aspens into everyone’s home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen loudspeaker series represents the culmination of 50 years of industry experience; learning in intimate detail what works and what does not; what it takes for a loudspeaker to disappear and leave only the magic of the music; designing a no-compromise phase-correct crossover; constructing a cabinet that does not color the sound; crafting a speaker that is easily driven with any decent power amplifier, and when not even the most advanced driver manufacturer’s products are good enough to meet our exacting standards, designing woofers, radiators, tweeters, and midranges from scratch. In all respects, the FR10 will transcend your expectations of what a small floor-standing loudspeaker can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo longer do you have to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathtaking to listen to, beautiful to behold, fits in any size room, with bass that will astound you, the Aspen FR10 is a dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA no compromise affordable loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen FR10 loudspeaker is a full range, state-of-the-art loudspeaker that fits into all rooms and budgets. With room-filling, extraordinarily low bass response down to 30Hz, the Aspen FR10 employs the same planar ribbon technology as its larger counterparts but in a smaller and more affordable package. If you’re serious about high-end audio, then the FR10 may just be the perfect speaker for you. Come learn more about this extraordinary loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup in minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FR10s arrive at your front door through conventional carriers like UPS and FedEx. Learn how easy it is to unpack and set up these wonderful speakers in just a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FR10 joins the ranks of a rare handful of true full-range speakers that can honestly cover the frequency range of 30Hz to beyond 20kHz with grace, dynamics, slam, and low distortion—and work in any small to medium-sized room. Within moments of installing your new Aspen FR10 loudspeakers, you’ll instantly be transported to a new level of musical ecstacy. What’s captured on the disc is exactly what you’ll hear with a greater resolution than most have ever experienced. Grace, beauty, PRaT, power, and a musicality that is rare amongst 6 figure offerings from other manufacturers await owners of the Aspen FR10. That this speaker is financially within reach of many makes it a miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoudspeakers are part of the family. With their presence, they grace our homes and living areas by bringing the joy of music into our lives. Unlike the electronics that drive them, to perform their best most loudspeakers depend on proper placement and optimized room parameters. The Aspen FR10, however, is designed to more easily fit into any living environment and perform at their best with a minimum of setup hassles and a maximum of options. While the FR10, like all high-performance speakers, appreciates some breathing room between them and the front wall, placement in the room for best performance is a snap. Using the included step-by-step guide and CD, setup, from unboxing to playing music, happens easily in a few short hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most important piece in the HiFi chain is the loudspeaker. If the speaker cannot reproduce what it is fed from the electronic chain, the missing musical information is forever lost. To achieve all that music demands, over the years, loudspeaker designers have tried to leverage every trick in the book: electrostats for details, conventional drivers for dynamics, planars for transparency, ribbons, domes, horns, open baffles, bipoles, dipoles. The list is endless and the choices and their inevitable sonic compromises daunting. With close to 50 years under our collective belts, we at PS Audio determined to design the perfect loudspeaker for every application, room size, and budgets. In the Aspen series we start with the FR30, then move to the FR20 and then the FR10. Each is a full range state-of-the-art loudspeaker that covers the range of possibilities from small to large rooms and to meet every budget need. The FR10 will fit into every small to medium sized room and provide room-shaking bass down to 30Hz. For the upper end, the FR10 employs the same Aspen planar tweeter as found in both the FR20 and FR30. For our legendary open midrange, the FR10 relies upon the same planar technology as found in its bigger counterparts. Without question, the Aspen FR10 is the perfect loudspeaker for any room and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart and soul of any loudspeaker are its drivers, the transducers that in response to the amplifier’s demands pressurize the air and generate the music. Each driver must be optimized for the task at hand. In the FR10, it quickly became apparent we could not source from even the most advanced driver manufacturers in the world the ultra-low-distortion high-dynamic output drivers we would need to build the FR10. We started with our tweeter and midrange for here are the two most difficult drivers to perfect. Moving air at high frequencies without colorations or distortion is a daunting task. On the FR10 we chose to go with a technology that has the speed of an electrostat with the dynamics of a cone. Planar Magnetics. These ultra-low distortion drivers are equally driven with front and rear magnetic structures that offer inherent linearity through symmetrical “push-pull” neodymium motor structures and directly driven ultra-low mass diaphragms with none of the cone or dome breakup, inductance modulation, or hysteresis distortion that plagues traditional drivers. For the low end, we crafted long-throw high-excursion 6.5″ woofers that match the effortlessness and transparency of the planar magnetic drivers. To lower distortion, we employed a unique split magnetic gap and a double Faraday ring for low, linear inductance and wide bandwidth, coupled with a single progressive Nomex spider with stitched-in lead wires. The woofer cones are a low-mass Rohacell foam core. Lastly, to achieve maximum linearity and extended deep bass extension without the compression and distortion of ports, we implemented 3 rear-mounted high-compliance passive radiators. Together, these elements create a stunning presentation of music in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoudspeakers have an honored place in our homes. They often are the focal point of our living rooms and, in that capacity, must proudly make a statement of fitting elegance. The Aspen FR10 enclosure design starts with the internal structure necessary for great sound and then lovingly sculpted into a work of art befitting our homes. With industrial design by famed Studio 63, the FR10’s elegant look and smaller form factor complements every decor. Internally, the FR10 is an extensively braced enclosure designed to minimize external vibrations that have the potential of coloring the sound. Externally, the enclosures are lovingly finished with 20 coats of hand-rubbed high-grade lacquer. While the main body and baffling structure are built with MDF, the sculpted front baffle is formed from a dense, rigid and well-damped high-tech thermoset fiberglass resin composite material with integrated high-frequency acoustic waveguides. The speakers look to be almost floating as its curved bottom rests upon its sturdy aluminum base featuring large milled brass spikes with removable tips and integrated plastic feet for hard surfaces (and to aid in speaker placement). A masterpiece of design and love, crafted by those of us that care deeply about music and its reproduction in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Range 3-Way System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e86.5 dB Sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.5″ Planar Ribbon Tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8″ Planar Ribbon Midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 6.5″ Low Distortion High Excursion Woofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree 6×9″ High Excursion Passive Radiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Woven Carbon Fiber Skin on Roacell Foam Core Woofer Cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoset Fiberglass Resin Front Baffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and Full Off-Axis Response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Piece Cabinet for Easy Setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft Rubber Feet with Removable Stainless Steel Spikes and Milled Aluminum Top Cap Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Position for Best Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Internal Bracing for Low Cabinet Vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Film Capacitors \u0026amp; Premium Air-Core Inductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetically Attached Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled, Grained, and Anodized Aluminum Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA no compromise affordable loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Aspen FR10 loudspeaker is a full range, state-of-the-art loudspeaker that fits into all rooms and budgets. With room-filling, extraordinarily low bass response down to 30Hz, the Aspen FR10 employs the same planar ribbon technology as its larger counterparts but in a smaller and more affordable package. If you’re serious about high-end audio, then the FR10 may just be the perfect speaker for you. Come learn more about this extraordinary loudspeaker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/886902801?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"FR10 with Chris\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Alexander, The Absolute Sound, August 24, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely low \u0026amp; tight bass. Well-blended, smooth \u0026amp; silky treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m1HktnHyWBM\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback, May 7, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS Audio Aspen FR10 loudspeaker is a great-looking and serious audiophile speaker, capable of delivering wonderfully immersive aural experiences. Whether you’re into vinyl, streaming, digital file playback, or enjoying an HD show or movie over your Hifi system, the FR10s render it wondrously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/hardware-reviews\/ps-audio-aspen-fr10-loudspeaker\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi News, May 16, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FR 10s have a charming openness and spatiality.” They generate “an impressive feeling of scale and authority from a soundstage that’s typically ‘grand’.” In the summary verdict section of the review, the FR 10s are described as providing “a big-hearted, ebullient and hugely enjoyable performance across the board.” With careful setup, they offer “a scale and level of authority that belies their compact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/ps-audio-aspen-fr10-loudspeaker\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin’s Audio Corner, May 19, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things I noticed about this speaker, consistently, …is the mid-base and lower mid-range transition area … there’s a lot of strong upper mid-base punch that I really appreciated. … The other thing I liked…is the sound stage width …there’s a good wide sound stage but the instruments and the layering and the precision of objects within the sound stage are very well defined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BGmIT3jWfFg\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaciej Stryjecki Hifi and Music, January 6, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope, imagination, broad gesture – isn’t this the idea of American sound? Here it becomes real. The speakers are extraordinary, and I can’t wait for the monitor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hi-fi.com.pl\/testy\/kolumny\/ps-audio-aspen-fr10\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Bayer 7Review, February 28, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stupendous spatial impression is given right from the start. Even the dispersion behavior is fantastic, and the ease of reproduction reminds one of pure planar speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/7review.com\/ps-audio-aspen-fr10-review\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl White, Sable Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive radiator design with two 10-inch side-firing passive radiators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5-inch planar magnetic driver with Teonex diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-inch planar magnetic driver with Teonex diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Frequency Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × 8-inch woofers with cast frames, carbon fiber\/Rohacell sandwich cones, and 12 lb advanced magnet structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400Hz and 2,500Hz (4th-order Linkwitz-Riley acoustic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4Ω (3.5Ω minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–300W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23Hz–20kHz (-6dB, half-space); extends to 20Hz (-6dB) in-room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50.5 × 16 × 18.75 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e133 lbs (60.3 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments \/ Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Aspen_FR10_Manual_RevC.pdf?v=12711037942502905038\"\u003ePS Audio Aspen FR10 Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bookmark-single\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/products\/aspen-fr10-loudspeaker\"\u003ePS Audio Aspen FR10 Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Sable Black","offer_id":51962829242689,"sku":null,"price":21990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pearl White","offer_id":51962829275457,"sku":null,"price":21990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/PSAudioAspenFR10FloorstandingSpeakersBlack_2_1.jpg?v=1783723334"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-aspen-fr5-loudspeakers-pair","title":"PS Audio Aspen FR5 Bookshelf Speakers (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect size loudspeaker for any small to medium-sized room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The best speaker I’ve ever heard in this price range*”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground-breaking Aspen series of loudspeakers sets new standards for what is possible in home audio reproduction. Now, with the introduction of our full range 2-way stand mount speaker, the Aspen FR5, it is finally possible to bring the concert hall to any small to medium sized room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen loudspeaker series represents the culmination of 50 years of industry experience; learning in intimate detail what works and what does not; what it takes for a loudspeaker to disappear and leave only the magic of the music; designing a no-compromise phase-correct crossover; constructing a cabinet that does not color the sound; crafting a speaker that is easily driven with any decent power amplifier, and when not even the most advanced driver manufacturer’s products are good enough to meet our exacting standards, designing woofers, radiators, and tweeters from scratch. In all respects, the FR5 will transcend your expectations of what an affordable stand mount loudspeaker can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo longer do you have to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathtaking to listen to, beautiful to behold, fits in any small to medium sized room, with bass that will astound you, the Aspen FR5 is a dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first reviews are in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first showing of the FR5s at the Axpona HiFi show, reviewers and music lovers alike fell in love with them. See what Jay Lee of Jay’s Iyagi on YouTube had to say in this video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare to be amazed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen FR5 stand mount loudspeakers are extraordinary performers delivering powerful and dynamic sound with extended bass even in larger rooms. Utilizing innovative new technologies like viscoelastic damping sheets between the bracing and cabinet side walls, a newly-designed 6.5-inch cast frame midrange\/woofer made from Curv woven polypropylene, and a state-of-the-art air core and film cap crossover, the FR5 delivers the same quality of extraordinary musical realism as the larger Aspen Series models, in a compact design that fits easily into smaller and medium-sized rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI was taken aback by what I heard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear what reviewer Jay of Jay’s Audio had to say about his first listen to the incredible Aspen FR5. Watch as he searches for the non-existent subwoofer on these powerful stand mount wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FR5 joins the ranks of a rare handful of 2-way full-range speakers that can honestly cover the frequency range of 35Hz to beyond 20kHz with grace, dynamics, slam, and low distortion—and work in most small to medium-sized room. Within moments of installing your new Aspen FR5 loudspeakers, you’ll instantly be transported to a new level of musical ecstacy. What’s captured on the disc is exactly what you’ll hear with a greater resolution than most have ever experienced. Grace, beauty, PRaT, power, and a musicality that is rare amongst 5 figure offerings from other manufacturers await owners of the Aspen FR5. That this speaker is financially within anyone’s budget makes it a miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoudspeakers are part of the family. With their presence, they grace our homes and living areas by bringing the joy of music into our lives. Unlike the electronics that drive them, most loudspeakers depend on proper placement and optimized room parameters to perform their best. The Aspen FR5, however, is designed to more easily fit into any living environment and perform at its best with a minimum of setup hassles and a maximum of options. While the FR5, like all high-performance speakers, appreciates some breathing room between them and the front wall, placement in the room for best performance is a snap. Using the included step-by-step guide and CD, setup, from unboxing to playing music, happens easily in a few short hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most important piece in the HiFi chain is the loudspeaker. If the speaker cannot reproduce what it is fed from the electronic chain, the missing musical information is forever lost. To achieve all that music demands, over the years, loudspeaker designers have tried to leverage every trick in the book: electrostats for details, conventional drivers for dynamics, planars for transparency, ribbons, domes, horns, open baffles, bipoles, dipoles. The list is endless and the choices and their inevitable sonic compromises daunting. With close to 50 years under our collective belts, we at PS Audio are committed to designing the perfect loudspeakers for every application, room size, and budgets. In the Aspen series we start with the FR30, then move to the FR20, the FR10, and finally the FR5. Each is a full range state-of-the-art loudspeaker that covers the range of possibilities from small to large rooms and to meet every budget need. The FR5 will fit into every small to medium sized room and provide potent bass output and extension for a stand mounted speaker. For the upper end, the FR5 employs the same Aspen planar tweeter as found in both the FR20 and FR30. Without question, the Aspen FR5 is the perfect loudspeaker for any small to medium-sized room and, certainly, any budget. Why compromise? Go for the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart and soul of any loudspeaker are its drivers, the transducers that, in response to the amplifier’s demands, pressurize the air and generate the music. Each driver must be optimized for the task at hand. In the FR5, it quickly became apparent we could not source from even the most advanced driver manufacturers in the world the ultra-low-distortion high-dynamic output drivers we would need to build this remarkable 2-way stand mount speaker. We started with our planar magnetic tweeter. Moving air at high frequencies without coloration or distortion is a daunting task. On the FR5 we chose to go with a technology that has the speed of an electrostat with the dynamics of a cone. Planar Magnetics. This ultra-low distortion driver is equally driven with front and rear magnetic structures that offer inherent linearity through symmetrical “push-pull” neodymium motor structures and directly driven ultra-low mass diaphragms with none of the cone or dome breakup, inductance modulation, or hysteresis distortion that plagues traditional drivers. For the low end, we crafted a unique long-throw high-excursion 6.5″ Curv woven Polypropylene woofer that matches the effortlessness and transparency of the planar magnetic tweeter. To lower distortion, we employed a unique split magnetic gap and a double copper Faraday ring for low, linear inductance and wide bandwidth, coupled with a single progressive Nomex spider with stitched-in lead wires. Lastly, to achieve maximum linearity and extended deep bass extension without the compression and distortion of ports, we implemented a rear-mounted high-compliance 6×9 inch passive radiator. Together, these elements create a stunning presentation of music in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoudspeakers have an honored place in our homes. They often are the focal point of our living rooms and, in that capacity, must proudly make a statement of fitting elegance. The Aspen FR5 enclosure design starts with the internal structure necessary for great sound and then lovingly sculpted into a work of art befitting our homes. With industrial design by famed Studio 63, the FR5’s elegant look and smaller form factor complement every decor. Internally, the FR5 is an extensively braced enclosure designed to minimize external vibrations that have the potential to color the sound. Externally, the enclosures are lovingly finished with 7 coats of high-quality lacquer for a beautiful satin finish. While the main body and baffling structure are built with MDF, the sculpted front baffle is formed from a dense, rigid and well-damped high-tech thermoset fiberglass resin composite material with integrated high-frequency acoustic waveguides. The front baffle is moutned from the rear of the cabinet with 13” long shoulder screws, holding the cabinet in compression for superior stiffness and enclosure performance. A masterpiece of design and love, crafted by those of us that care deeply about music and its reproduction in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Range 2-Way System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e83.5 dB Sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2.5″ Planar Ribbon Tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 6.5″ Low Distortion High Excursion Woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 6×9″ High Excursion Passive Radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCURV (Woven, Self-Reinforced Polypropylene) Cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoset Fiberglass Resin Front Baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and Full Off-Axis Response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Piece Cabinet for Easy Setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Position for Best Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstrained Layer Damped Internal Bracing for Low Cabinet Vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Film Capacitors \u0026amp; Premium Air-Core Inductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetically Attached Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first reviews are in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first showing of the FR5s at the Axpona HiFi show, reviewers and music lovers alike fell in love with them. See what Jay Lee of Jay’s Iyagi on YouTube had to say in this video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Jay's Audio - HD 1080p\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/974532704?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare to be amazed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aspen FR5 stand mount loudspeakers are extraordinary performers delivering powerful and dynamic sound with extended bass even in larger rooms. Utilizing innovative new technologies like viscoelastic damping sheets between the bracing and cabinet side walls, a newly-designed 6.5-inch cast frame midrange\/woofer made from Curv woven polypropylene, and a state-of-the-art air core and film cap crossover, the FR5 delivers the same quality of extraordinary musical realism as the larger Aspen Series models, in a compact design that fits easily into smaller and medium-sized rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI was taken aback by what I heard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear what reviewer Jay of Jay’s Audio had to say about his first listen to the incredible Aspen FR5. Watch as he searches for the non-existent subwoofer on these powerful stand mount wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Craven and Paul Miller, Hi-Fi News, September 10, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ability to bring deep, controlled bass to your music listening could be considered the FR5’s calling card, but really this is a loudspeaker that excels with all manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2283\/1394\/files\/HFN_Oct_PS_Audio_Aspen_FR5_Reprint-LOW.pdf?v=1725991730\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Audio, April 28, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear what reviewer Jay of Jay’s Audio had to say about his first listen to the incredible Aspen FR5. Watch as he searches for the non-existent subwoofer on these powerful stand mount wonders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/974532704\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Audio, October 4, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot too warm, not too analytical, not in your face, but perfectly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bA3KwkFw7Mk\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy The Music, October 13, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS Audio Aspen F5 monitor loudspeakers properly set up they can disappear into a wide-open immersive soundscape capable of both intimacy and large-scale contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.enjoythemusic.com\/magazine\/equipment\/1024\/PS_Audio_Aspen_FR5_Loudspeaker_Review.htm\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Brandon gearadical, October 28, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, I loved the sound and testing out what warm even means. In the end, for me, it means the product is worth the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gearadical.com\/what-reviewers-like-me-mean-when-they-say-the-ps-audio-aspen-fr5-speakers-are-warm\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn E. Johnson Jr. Secrets of Home Theater, October 28, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the most notable things about the sound of these speakers are the very nice planar-magnetic tweeter delivering a smooth, musical presentation, and the deep bass produced by the combination of the mid-woofer and passive radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hometheaterhifi.com\/reviews\/speaker\/bookshelf\/ps-audio-aspen-fr5-stand-mount-speakers-review\/\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKalman Rubinson Stereophile, November 21, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFR5s presented a credible, full-size, audible image of a Steinway D, up front between the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/ps-audio-aspen-fr5-loudspeaker\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Audio Lab – Youtube, December 2, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey just completely vanish from the room. Some speakers take a lot of tinkering to make disappear. These 20 pound speakers didn’t make me struggle at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fb5RYm3_ApA\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin’s Audio Corner, November 28, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow distortion and good dynamic range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EGAmQC2hFbs\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaciej Stryjecki – HiFi and Music, January 21, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew monitors will play as if a subwoofer was hiding behind the curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www-hi--fi-com-pl.translate.goog\/testy\/kolumny\/ps-audio-aspen-fr5\/?_x_tr_sl=pl\u0026amp;_x_tr_tl=en\u0026amp;_x_tr_hl=en\u0026amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePS Forum, March 13, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkable. In my bit of a strange space, I can say, and after only 11 days, I find these speakers to be pretty remarkable. They are currently 23 inches from the front wall, 1-1\/2 feet from the side walls, and just over 3 feet apart. Yet, they still are giving me a deep sound stage behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.psaudio.com\/t\/fr5-first-impressions-in-ordinary-listening-spaces\/38331\/161\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePS Forum, March 18, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMHO, this is the best speaker I have ever had in my setup. In short, tonality of both vocals and instruments is shockingly realistic; the detail is mind-blowing; the mid-range is superb, and the bass is tight I am playing a lot of my favorite music and am overwhelmed at how much music was previously missing. Chris, thank you for a super affordable speaker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.psaudio.com\/t\/fr5-just-landed\/41064\/11\"\u003eSee More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Harley – The Absolute sound, April 22, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Sound (for the money): PS Audio Aspen FR-5 loudspeaker ($3000 per pair). 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The full Signature topology, scaled for real rooms and real systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery journey has a first step. In the PMG Signature Series, that step is the S200 — and it is a more serious one than its place in the lineup suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would have been easy to build an entry-level amplifier and lend it the Signature name. We didn't. The S200 is the complete PMG Signature topology — Darren Myers's low-feedback design and the same state-of-the-art active power supply architecture found throughout the line — scaled, not stripped, for the rooms and systems where the M400's reserves would never be tapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hundred watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling cleanly into 4. Ten watts of pure Class A bias per channel hold both channels in their most linear region through roughly twenty percent of typical listening. The same bandwidth beyond 500 kHz, the same 200-volt-per-microsecond slew rate, the same flawless square wave, the same flat distortion as its larger siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the listener building a reference system step by step, this is where it begins. For many, it will be everything they ever need. Designed by Darren Myers. Engineered by Bob Stadtherr. Hand-built in Boulder, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures 8 key features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 watts into 8Ω per channel, doubling to 200 watts into 4Ω per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10W Class A bias per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlew Rate \u0026gt;200V\/uS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth exceeding 500 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrikingly low overall feedback architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState-of-the-art active power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Darren Myers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered by Bob Stadtherr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S200 is proof that \"entry-level\" and \"compromised\" are not the same word. It is the full PMG Signature topology — Darren Myers's low-feedback design and the same state-of-the-art active power supply architecture found throughout the line — scaled in output rather than stripped in concept. Nothing in the signal path was simplified to hit a price. It is hand-assembled in Boulder, Colorado, and brought to perfection by Bob Stadtherr, held to the same standard as every amplifier that wears the Signature name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S200 is a single stereo chassis built for real rooms and real systems. One hundred watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling into 4, is ample for efficient and moderately demanding loudspeakers — bookshelf monitors, stand-mounts, and full-sized floorstanders — in small to medium rooms. It is the ideal first step into the Signature Series, and for a great many listeners with sensible speakers in a dedicated space, it will prove to be the last amplifier you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass A Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of what we call \"high-end\" amplification is, in truth, Class AB: a small region of Class A operation at low power, and then a transition — a handoff between transistors — as the music grows louder. That transition is not free. At the crossover point, distortion artifacts appear, and the music briefly crosses a discontinuity it was never meant to encounter. Class A operation eliminates that handoff entirely. Every transistor conducts through the whole waveform; nothing ever switches off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason Class A is rare is cost. A Class A stage runs hot and consumes power continuously, even at idle, so most designs offer only a sliver of it. It is rare for a high-end amplifier to deliver even a single watt of true Class A before it slides into AB — and a great many that advertise \"Class A\" give the listener only a fraction of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S200 dedicates 10 watts of pure Class A bias to each channel. In real-world listening — efficient speakers, sensible rooms, the levels at which music is actually enjoyed — that 10-watt window covers roughly 20% of typical listening, and nearly all of the low-level detail where the ear listens hardest. The S200 is the most accessible amplifier in the PMG Signature Series, but its commitment to genuine Class A is not an accessible-tier commitment. It is the same engineering conviction that runs through every Signature amplifier, scaled to the system it was built to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a reason the most uncompromising amplifiers have always been monoblocks: one channel, one chassis, one power supply, and therefore nothing for that channel to fight with. A stereo amplifier gives up that isolation by definition — its two channels share a single power supply, and a demand from one can disturb the other. When a passive supply sags under a sudden current draw, both channels sag with it, and the stereo image pays the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S200 is a stereo amplifier that refuses to pay that high price, and the reason is the supply at its heart. Its two channels share a state-of-the-art active power supply — but an active supply does not behave like a passive one. It delivers far cleaner power and far greater current on demand, and it holds its output stiffer than any traditional supply. A transient on one channel drags the supply down only minimally, so it hardly impacts the other. The sharing becomes, in practical terms, invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the supply begins, Bob Stadtherr's engineering completes. Decades of experience went into the S200's internal layout — the grounding scheme, the placement of every stage, the mechanical structure — all arranged so the two channels stay electrically and magnetically apart. The result is a 100-watt-per-channel stereo amplifier, doubling cleanly into 4 ohms, whose channel separation approaches that of a true monoblock. The most accessible amplifier in the Signature Series gives up far less to its single-chassis form than its price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final and most consequential choice in an amplifier's design is how much negative feedback to apply around its output stage. Feedback is a correction loop: it watches the output, compares it to the input, and cancels the difference. In large amounts it can push measured distortion on a steady test tone close to zero — an impressive specification. But music is not a steady tone. It is a continuous storm of transients, and a heavy feedback loop, forever reacting, is always a step behind it. The amplifier ends up chasing the music instead of passing it through cleanly, and the listener hears the difference as a loss of life and immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S200 is designed on the same conviction as every amplifier above it in the Signature Series: keep overall feedback strikingly low. The output stage is made linear by design, not by correction, so distortion stays uniformly low across the entire audible band without a heavy loop scrubbing away after it. Bandwidth extends well past 500 kHz, and transients arrive whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reward is the quality the entire Signature Series is named for: the amplifier disappears. At the S200's most accessible point of entry, nothing about that disappearing act has been diluted — the same musical priorities, the same engineering conviction, the same refusal to let the electronics be heard. Only the price of admission has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBench measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently verified across the tests that separate good amplifiers from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/S200_THD_N_vs_Frequency.jpg?v=1785048789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency — This measurement tracks total harmonic distortion across the entire audio band, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, under four conditions: no load, 8 ohms, 4 ohms, and a punishing 2 ohms. The traces do vary — distortion climbs gently with frequency, and the hardest 2-ohm load runs highest — but the takeaway is simple. Even at its worst, the PMG's distortion stays a tiny fraction of one percent, far below the level of audability. Linearity held this tight, across every load, and achieved without adding negative feedback, is something perhaps one amplifier in a hundred can claim — which means distortion simply stops being part of the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/S200_19_20_kHz_Full_Scale_5_Watts.jpg?v=1785048789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin tone Intermodulation results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin tone Intermodulation results — Here the amplifier is fed two tones at once — 19 kHz and 20 kHz — and we look for everything it adds that shouldn't be there. An amplifier that isn't perfectly linear lets those two tones beat against each other and spawn entirely new frequencies that have no musical relationship to the original signal. Those added tones are precisely what the ear registers as harshness, grain, and listening fatigue. 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The difference between the M400 and the flagship is not one of design integrity but of scale: the M400 is built to deliver reference-grade performance into the power envelope a real-world system actually uses. Assembled by hand in Boulder, Colorado, and brought to perfection by Bob Stadtherr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M400 is a monoblock, sold as a pair for stereo. Two hundred watts into 8 ohms — doubling to 400 into 4 — is enough authority for the overwhelming majority of high-performance loudspeakers, from efficient floorstanders to demanding modern transducers. It is the natural choice for the listener who wants genuine reference monoblock performance without the scale, or the cost, of the flagship. 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At the modest power levels where real music actually lives, that 30-watt window covers roughly 60% of normal listening — the great majority of every record you play. Within it, the amplifier never leaves its purest operating mode: no crossover distortion, no class-switching artifacts, no subtle shift in character as the volume rises and falls.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is what listeners mean when they describe an amplifier as \"natural\" — microdynamic detail that survives intact, instrumental textures that sound like the instruments themselves rather than an electronic approximation of them. The M400 does not borrow that quality from the flagship. It is built with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower scaled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery quality an amplifier is praised for — its authority, its quiet, its sense of effortless control — traces back to one place: the power supply. It is the reservoir the music draws from, and the speed and cleanliness of that reservoir shapes the sound more than almost any other decision a designer makes. For half a century the industry has built that reservoir the same way: a large linear transformer feeding banks of capacitors. It works. But the transformer is the slowest element in the entire signal path, the capacitors cannot return charge without ripple, and the rectifier adds a burst of switching noise every time it conducts.\u003cbr\u003eThe M400 is built on a state-of-the-art active power supply — the same architecture that powers the M800, scaled precisely to the M400's 200-watt-into-8-ohm output. \"Scaled\" is the important word: nothing about the supply's behavior was compromised, only its size. It still delivers current the instant the output stage calls for it, with no rectifier noise, no sag under sustained load, and a residual noise floor low enough to leave the quietest passages genuinely silent.\u003cbr\u003eThat is why the M400 doubles its power cleanly into 4 ohms — 400 watts, on demand — without strain. Clean power doubling into a halving impedance is the audible signature of a supply with real reserves. The M400 has them, and it keeps its composure whether the music asks for a whisper or a wall of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PMG disappears into the Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a measurement most amplifier makers are proud to quote: total harmonic distortion, driven to a vanishingly small number. What the number rarely reveals is how it was achieved. 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The best power amplifier PS Audio has ever built — period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio has been designing and building amplifiers for half a century. Every one has been a step toward sonic perfection — each teaching us something the last could not: about power supplies, about feedback, about the quiet ways an amplifier can color the music it carries. The M800 is where that road arrives.\u003cbr\u003eEight hundred watts into 4 ohms, doubling cleanly down from 400 into 8 — decisive, effortless, never strained. \u003cbr\u003eBut power was never the hard part. Speed, evenness, and restraint were. The M800 is the first amplifier we've built to hold all three at once.\u003cbr\u003eIts slew rate exceeds 200 volts per microsecond. Hand it a 10 kHz square wave — the cruelest signal in audio — and it returns vertical edges and flat tops, no overshoot, no ringing. In fifty years we have never seen one this perfect. 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Where a conventional amplifier leans on a heavy passive transformer, the M800 is built around a state-of-the-art active power supply — a design that delivers current with a speed and stability no transformer-based supply can match. Around it sits Darren Myers' low-feedback current-based topology, chosen deliberately: the less an amplifier has to correct itself, the more honestly it passes the signal through. Every M800 is assembled and tested by hand in Boulder, Colorado, and brought into production by Bob Stadtherr — whose work ensures the amplifier you receive measures and sounds exactly like the one Darren designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach M800 is a monoblock — one chassis, one channel — sold as a pair for stereo. With 800 watts into 4 ohms and the current to double down without strain, a pair will drive virtually any loudspeaker made, from sensitive horns and electrostatics to the most demanding low-impedance reference designs. There is no speaker too difficult and no room too large. If you own loudspeakers that have humbled other amplifiers, the M800 is the pairing that ends the search.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass A purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A is the most linear way an amplifier can operate — and the most expensive. In a Class A output stage, every transistor conducts through the entire musical waveform and never switches off. There is no crossover point, no moment where one device hands off to another, no discontinuity for the music to stumble across. It is, simply, the purest mode of amplification known.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also brutally inefficient. A Class A stage runs hot and draws power continuously, even in silence, because its transistors are always fully active. That cost is why true Class A is so rare. It is rare for a high-end amplifier to deliver even a single watt of genuine, pure Class A — most designs that advertise the term operate in it for only a fraction of a watt before sliding into Class AB.\u003cbr\u003eThe M800 carries 50 watts of pure Class A bias. Fifty. Not a fraction of a watt, but fifty full watts before the output stage ever leaves its most linear region. For 99% of normal listening — and nearly all music lives well within that window — the M800 never crosses a notch, never sees a discontinuity, never asks its circuitry to correct an artifact it should not have created. What you hear is the natural texture of the recording: the body of a cello, the air around a voice, the decay of a struck cymbal, all intact. This is what Class A was always supposed to sound like. 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And the entire arrangement is sized for a peak demand it will almost never actually see.\u003cbr\u003eThe M800 is built on a state-of-the-art active power supply that delivers performance benefits no traditional transformer-based passive supply can match. Instant transient response with no rectifier-induced noise. A vanishingly low residual noise floor. Total grip on the speaker at any output level. Full continuous output without sag. The active supply is the M800's foundation — silent, fast, and capable of delivering everything the output stage asks for the moment it asks for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PMG disappears into the Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegative feedback is the most powerful tool an amplifier designer has — and the most easily abused. Applied in large amounts, it can drive measured distortion on a steady-state test tone almost to zero. It looks spectacular on a spec sheet. But feedback works by continuously comparing the output to the input and correcting the difference, and that correction is never quite instantaneous. With music — which is nothing but transients, never a steady tone — heavy feedback always arrives a fraction late. The amplifier spends its life chasing the signal rather than following it. Transients lose their edge. Immediacy fades. The performance begins to feel like a recording of a performance.\u003cbr\u003eThe M800 is built on the opposite philosophy: strikingly low overall feedback. Because its output stage is already extraordinarily linear on its own — running deep in pure Class A, where correction is barely needed — the M800 does not have to lean on a heavy feedback loop to clean up after itself. Distortion stays uniformly low across the entire audible band not by aggressive correction, but because there was little to correct in the first place.\u003cbr\u003eWhat this produces is the M800's defining quality, and the hardest to put into words: it disappears. The electronics stop announcing themselves. The speakers and the source seem to dissolve, and what remains is the performance — present, immediate, and whole. Eight hundred watts of authority, delivered with the openness of a far smaller amplifier. The M800 gives you both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBench measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently verified across the tests that separate good amplifiers from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/S200_THD_N_vs_Frequency.jpg?v=1785048789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistortion vs. Frequency — This measurement tracks total harmonic distortion across the entire audio band, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, under four conditions: no load, 8 ohms, 4 ohms, and a punishing 2 ohms. The traces do vary — distortion climbs gently with frequency, and the hardest 2-ohm load runs highest — but the takeaway is simple. Even at its worst, the PMG's distortion stays a tiny fraction of one percent, far below the level of audability. Linearity held this tight, across every load, and achieved without adding negative feedback, is something perhaps one amplifier in a hundred can claim — which means distortion simply stops being part of the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/pmg-twin-tone-imd.jpg?v=1785048788\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin tone Intermodulation results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin tone Intermodulation results — Here the amplifier is fed two tones at once — 19 kHz and 20 kHz — and we look for everything it adds that shouldn't be there. An amplifier that isn't perfectly linear lets those two tones beat against each other and spawn entirely new frequencies that have no musical relationship to the original signal. Those added tones are precisely what the ear registers as harshness, grain, and listening fatigue. 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They smooth room response, restore the missing foundation, and allow the entire system to lock into place. When bass is right, timing, scale, and realism return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foundry series was engineered as music-first subwoofers that integrate seamlessly and disappear into the system—whether used singly, in multiples, stacked, wired, or wireless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great system doesn’t just play bass. It needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass is the most misunderstood element in any audio system. Below 200 Hz, the room—not the speaker—controls what you hear, creating peaks, nulls, and uneven bass no speaker can fix alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter decades of experience, we know accurate bass requires a dedicated solution designed to work with real rooms. The Foundry F12 is that solution—delivering fast, controlled, musical low frequencies with the power to disappear into the system while restoring scale and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy accept compromised bass? Build the foundation your system deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Driver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart and soul of any subwoofer is its driver—the transducer responsible for moving air with absolute precision while remaining faithful to the music. For the Foundry F12, it became immediately clear that no off-the-shelf driver could deliver the combination of ultra-low distortion, extreme output, and musical accuracy we demanded. So we designed our own from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the F12 is a state-of-the-art 12-inch long-throw driver engineered specifically for sealed-box operation and real-room performance. With massive linear excursion capability, the F12 driver moves extraordinary volumes of air while maintaining strict control and linearity across its entire operating range. This is critical: bass is not just about power, but about precision—starting and stopping exactly when the music commands, without overhang, compression, or coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow distortion was the primary design goal. Using advanced finite element analysis, the motor structure was optimized to maintain a constant magnetic field throughout the driver’s full stroke. Dual shorting rings, an undercut pole piece, and a carefully engineered voice-coil geometry work together to minimize inductance variation and flux modulation—the root causes of distortion in conventional subwoofer drivers. The result is clean, articulate bass that retains texture and pitch even at high output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cone itself is a custom composite design chosen for its ideal balance of stiffness, internal damping, and low mass, allowing the driver to remain pistonic under extreme demands. A large-diameter Nomex spider and carefully tuned suspension geometry ensure linear mechanical behavior across the driver’s full excursion, preserving musicality even when the F12 is called upon to deliver deep, room-energizing bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a driver that does more than produce low frequencies—it conveys the emotion, rhythm, and nuance of the music. Tight and articulate when the recording demands subtlety, powerful and visceral when impact is required, the Foundry F12 driver is engineered to disappear, leaving only the foundation of the performance behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the finest full-range loudspeakers cannot escape the realities of the listening room. Below roughly 200 Hz, bass behavior is dominated not by the speaker, but by the room itself. Standing waves create peaks and nulls that exaggerate some notes while erasing others entirely. Ironically, the physical locations where main speakers must live—placed for imaging, symmetry, and aesthetics—are often the worst possible places for accurate bass reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where subwoofers become essential—not as an add-on, but as a solution. Properly designed and properly placed subwoofers fill in room modes, smooth response, and restore the missing foundation that even large, expensive speakers cannot reliably deliver on their own. When bass is correct, everything above it improves: clarity, timing, scale, and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foundry series was created to solve this problem once and for all. Designed from the ground up as music-first subwoofers, Foundry subs integrate seamlessly with full-range speakers, extending their performance while freeing them from the impossible task of fighting room acoustics alone. Whether used as a single sub, a carefully placed pair, or a multi-sub system distributed throughout the room—or even stacked for maximum output—the Foundry series delivers coherent, authoritative bass without latency, smearing, or delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually important, Foundry subwoofers are designed to work where acoustics demand, not where convenience dictates. 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This black unit has a PerfectWave Bridge network card fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsynchronous USB connection for computer audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²S connection over HDMI for compatible audio transports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial, optical and balanced digital connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable output with volume and balance controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfectWave DAC II \/ Mk2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB, I²S via HDMI, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TOSLINK and balanced XLR digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB data support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 192 kHz \/ 32-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalogue outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo RCA and balanced XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfectWave Bridge fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMains rating of this unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240 V, 50–60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRated power consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us for shipping quotes or local pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600621470017,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/persisted_1790207885800_dc7795e5-e3fa-40ba-917c-04a804b6572c.jpg?v=1790772883"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-bhk-pre-amplifier","title":"PS Audio BHK pre amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecently traded in excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003eVery minor marks on top plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26203456078114__section_fN74EP\" class=\"shopify-section section-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--page-width color-scheme-1\" data-testid=\"ui-test-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-style custom-section-content\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style\n        layout-panel-flex\n        layout-panel-flex--row\n        section-content-wrapper\n         mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: row; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: max(24px, calc(var(--gap-scale, 1.0) * 36px)); --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment-mobile: flex-start; --padding-block-start: max(20px, calc(var(--spacing-scale) * 48px)); --padding-block-end: max(20px, calc(var(--spacing-scale) * 48px));\" data-testid=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block\n    group-block--height-fit\n    group-block--width-fill\n    border-style\n    spacing-style\n    size-style\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px; --padding-block-start: 10px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --size-style-width: 100%; --size-style-height: fit; --size-style-width-mobile: 100%; --size-style-width-mobile-min: 5rem;\" data-testid=\"group-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block-content\n      \n      layout-panel-flex\n      layout-panel-flex--column\n       mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: column; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: 8px; --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment-mobile: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--AOWVVN1VGUFlNcXNVd__text_N4CHEg h4\n    text-block--align-left\" style=\"--padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --color: var(--color-foreground); --width: 100%; --max-width: var(--max-width--body-normal); --text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThe BHK Signature Preamplifier features two 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tubes in the input stage that act as a zero feedback balanced input amplification pair. A combination of an input stepped attenuator, built around the highest quality passive components for coarse volume adjustments, coupled with controlling the actual gain of the vacuum tube for finer steps, turned out to be the most sonically transparent level control we have yet heard. Finally, the output stage is a high-bias class A MOSFET design that is unaffected by cable and power amplifier interface challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block\n    group-block--height-fit\n    group-block--width-fill\n    border-style\n    spacing-style\n    size-style\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px; --padding-block-start: 10px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --size-style-width: 100%; --size-style-height: fit; --size-style-width-mobile: 100%; --size-style-width-mobile-min: 5rem;\" data-testid=\"group-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block__media-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block-content\n      \n      layout-panel-flex\n      layout-panel-flex--column\n       mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: column; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: 8px; --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment-mobile: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--ATkZyUFZmVFhXMGxVW__text_wjHUDx h4\n    text-block--align-left\" style=\"--padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --color: var(--color-foreground); --width: 100%; --max-width: var(--max-width--body-normal); --text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003ePreamplifiers play a critical role in any separates audio system, strategically positioned between sources of music: CD players, phono preamps, DACs, tape recorders and tuners—and your power amplifier—the preamp serves essential roles of control and isolation. The BHK Signature Preamplifier features 5 identical balanced and single ended inputs, and converts all input signals into a balanced signal for the lowest possible distortion, and can be used in a two-channel audio system or as part of a home theater system. The high-bias Class A MOSFET output stage ensures unmatched performance with any cable and amplifier interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--26203456078114__product_videos_AbHDyN\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26203456078114__section_yENMY8\" class=\"shopify-section section-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-background color-scheme-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--page-width color-scheme-1\" data-testid=\"ui-test-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-section-background\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-style custom-section-content\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style\n        layout-panel-flex\n        layout-panel-flex--row\n        section-content-wrapper\n         mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: row; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: max(24px, calc(var(--gap-scale, 1.0) * 60px)); --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: center; --vertical-alignment-mobile: center; --padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px;\" data-testid=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-block image-block--AeS9DdTJKVkY5ME9oM__image_PXHtEV image-block--height-fit spacing-style size-style\" style=\"--ratio: 2.7496038034865293; --size-style-width: 100%; --size-style-height: fit; --size-style-width-mobile: 100%; --size-style-width-mobile-min: 5rem; --padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=3840\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=240 240w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=1600 1600w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=1920 1920w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=2560 2560w, \/\/www.psaudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BHK-left.png?v=1763649420\u0026amp;width=3840 3840w\" width=\"1735\" height=\"631\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-block__image border-style\" style=\"--ratio: 2.7496038034865293; --border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px;\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 100vw, 100vw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block\n    group-block--height-fit\n    group-block--width-custom\n    border-style\n    spacing-style\n    size-style\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px; --padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --size-style-width: 100%; --size-style-height: fit; --size-style-width-mobile: 100%; --size-style-width-mobile-min: 5rem;\" data-testid=\"group-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block__media-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block-content\n      \n      layout-panel-flex\n      layout-panel-flex--column\n       mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: column; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: 12px; --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: center; --vertical-alignment-mobile: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--AdWFLMGJ0SnNTMWtFV__text_hCAtef h2\" style=\"--padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --color: var(--color-foreground); --width: fit-content; --max-width: var(--max-width--body-normal);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThe BHK Signature Preamplifier is one of the most remarkable musical instruments in the world. It is the perfect interface between your sources and power amplifier. Designed by Bascom H. King, the BHK Signature distills Bascom’s 50 plus years of high-end audio design experience into a single masterpiece of audio amplification. “This is the best sounding preamplifier I have ever designed or heard,” and that’s saying a lot for a man of Bascom’s experience. Preamplifiers play a critical role in any separates audio system, strategically positioned between sources of music: CD players, phono preamps, DACs, tape recorders and tuners – and your power amplifier – the preamp serves essential roles of control and isolation. Control is simple in concept, but extraordinarily difficult to design in an acoustically transparent manner. Control duties such as input switching, volume, balance, and amplification can place unwanted acoustic thumbprints on the music if not designed with extraordinary care. The challenge in any design is to do as little damage to music’s purity as possible. What our Master Designer, BHK, has built will not only stand the test of time, but represents one of the finest musical instruments ever built to honor the music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--26203456078114__section_3pk4PU\" class=\"shopify-section section-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--page-width color-scheme-1\" data-testid=\"ui-test-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-style custom-section-content\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style\n        layout-panel-flex\n        layout-panel-flex--row\n        section-content-wrapper\n         mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: row; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: 0px; --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: center; --vertical-alignment-mobile: center; --padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px;\" data-testid=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block\n    group-block--height-fit\n    group-block--width-custom\n    border-style\n    spacing-style\n    size-style\" style=\"--border-width: 1px; --border-style: none; --border-color: rgb(var(--color-border-rgb) \/ 1.0); --border-radius: 0px; --padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --size-style-width: 100%; --size-style-height: fit; --size-style-width-mobile: 100%; --size-style-width-mobile-min: 5rem;\" data-testid=\"group-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block__media-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-block-content\n      \n      layout-panel-flex\n      layout-panel-flex--column\n       mobile-column\" style=\"--flex-direction: column; --flex-wrap: nowrap; --flex-wrap-mobile: wrap; --gap: 12px; --horizontal-alignment: flex-start; --vertical-alignment: center; --vertical-alignment-mobile: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--AYWQxeVFnUkgxTzRKa__text_yxXMXt h2\" style=\"--padding-block-start: 0px; --padding-block-end: 0px; --padding-inline-start: 0px; --padding-inline-end: 0px; --color: var(--color-foreground); --width: fit-content; --max-width: var(--max-width--body-normal);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eAt the heart of any preamplifier are the gain stage that provides the amplification, and the volume control that manages how loud or soft the music plays. Inside the BHK Signature Preamp a pair of hand-selected and matched 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tubes provides the unit’s gain. Volume is controlled by a GainCell controling the actual gain of the vacuum tube. This offers the cleanest, lowest impact gain control in precise, half-dB steps. A massive, high-current transformer feeds the BHK Signature Preamp's power supply, which ensures that the unit can reproduce music with a wide dynamic range, without compression or distortion. Painstaking through-hole construction is used, along with the finest, hand-selected components: PRP resistors, high grade Audiophile capacitors---even the solder was auditioned for the best sound. Nothing was spared in the execution of Bascom King's design. Fully-balanced circuitry with a bandwidth that extends almost to DC on the low end and well above audibility on the high end are responsible for the effortless presentation of music BHK preamplifier owners enjoy. First time listeners remark at how much better-defined the space around instruments and vocals appears; the improvements in sound quality are nothing short of ground breaking. Openness, transparency, increased space around instruments---voices come alive in ways most never thought possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold with 3 month warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magenta Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67833030607169,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/IMG-6805.heic?v=1791417094"},{"product_id":"ps-audio-bhk-preamplifier-signature","title":"PS Audio BHK preamplifier (signature)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn absolutely mint condition. 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