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PS Audio PP20 Mains conditioner in superb order throughoutrnrnFlagship of the PS Audio range and probably the best of its kind available Complete with remote,UK power lead and original packagingboxrnrnCollection very preferable as its pretty heavy !...otherwise shipping can be arranged at cost
At £3,995, this sits well above the typical used market for the model: it clears the £3,570 75th percentile, so the asking price reads ambitious rather than keen. That doesn’t make it unreasonable if the unit is exceptionally clean, recently serviced, or bundled with a strong provenance, but it is not a bargain in the current UK used market.
The appeal is straightforward: this is a serious power regenerator with a strong reputation for lowering noise floor, sharpening dynamics, and giving digital and analogue front ends a more settled, “blacker” backdrop. For buyers running a revealing system, that can be a meaningful upgrade rather than a tweak. At this level, condition, age, and proof of fully working outlets matter; a pristine example with original packaging and a clear history is the one to chase.
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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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