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PS Audio Stellar P3 Power Regenerator *PRICE DROP PS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 - P3 Black Purchase new in Australia 4x AU outlet plugs C13 input plug Includes remote (not pictured) Hi-Fi Tuning - Supreme Gold Audiophile fuse installed Low usage. Has mostly been sitting in storage. Reasonable offers considered. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: EFT or Cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Nicolai 0 Comments AUD $2,750 Date: April 17, 20251 yr
Is A$2,750 a smart entry point for a like-new Stellar P3, or are you paying too much for clean power? At A$2,750, this asking price sits near the fair-to-ambitious range for used units, as the Stellar P3 typically retails new around A$3,300–A$3,600 (converted from its US$2,199–$2,499 retail) and used listings often hover between A$2,200 and A$2,800 depending on condition and accessories. Unless this listing includes original packaging, extra power cords, or is from a verified original owner with pristine documentation, the price is fair but not a bargain; it’s ambitious only if comparable used units are consistently found below A$2,400.
The Stellar P3 earns its reputation as PS Audio’s most affordable AC regenerator, delivering 300W continuous regenerated power with voltage regulation under 0.1% and THD below 0.3%, making it ideal for source components and small-to-medium systems. Its dual-mode operation—offering both filtered high-current and regenerated outputs—adds versatility for headphone rigs or efficient speaker setups. If this unit is genuinely like-new, original-owner, and fully accessorized, it’s a worthwhile buy for listeners seeking clean, stable power without overspending on higher-wattage regenerators like the P12 or P20. No material caveats apply here unless the listing omits key accessories or lacks condition verification.
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PS Audio, a pioneering American hi-fi brand, traces its roots to 1973 when co-founder Paul McGowan launched the company in California alongside Stan Warren. Emerging from the analog golden age, it debuted with a standalone phono preamplifier, reflecting McGowan's early passion for vinyl playback honed through radio station connections and encounters with audio enthusiasts. The brand quickly evolved, embracing digital audio in the 1980s by releasing one of the first high-end CD players, the PS Audio CD-1, soon after Philips and Sony introduced the format.
Today, PS Audio specializes in premium electronics, including power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and integrated amplifiers, with a hallmark focus on power conditioning via innovative AC regenerators known as Power Plants. These devices, born from Stan Warren's mid-1980s discovery that oversized transformers enhance audio performance, remain a cornerstone. The lineup also encompasses digital lenses for refining streaming and disc playback, alongside select analog components, though it eschews speakers, headphones, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, PS Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its bold engineering and unwavering pursuit of musical purity. Celebrating 50 years in 2023, it occupies a niche as an innovator rather than a mass-market player, appealing to buyers who prioritize transformative power delivery and digital refinement in sophisticated systems.
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