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Compared with buying a new pair at around US$6,000, US$3,300 is a solid used-market number for these monoblocks, but it is not a slam-dunk bargain. For a clean, working pair, that lands roughly in the fair-to-very-reasonable zone rather than the “too cheap to pass up” zone, especially since the original street price was already aggressive for the power on tap.
These are well-liked for delivering big, controlled drive with a tube-flavored front end, true balanced inputs, and enough current to make demanding speakers wake up without strain. If the listing is complete and well cared for, the upside is simple: serious amplification at a meaningful discount, with little need to apologize for the sound or the specs. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation that both units are matched, fully functional, and come with the essentials before calling it a buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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