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Compared with the usual move of chasing a newer streamer or DAC at this price, US$225 lands a touch under the median used ask of US$250 and below the upper-middle spread, so this reads as a solid buy rather than a stretch. It is not a deep-bargain outlier, but it is priced well enough to feel buyer-friendly in a market where clean, well-kept PS Audio pieces tend to hold value.
The appeal here is straightforward: the LINK was a respected digital source component for serious two-channel setups, and it still makes sense for someone who wants a capable, music-first piece from a brand with a strong following. At this level, the key upside is value retention and easy resale if you ever move on, so a complete, tidy unit with no functional issues is the kind of listing worth moving on quickly.
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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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