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I love this DAC/ preamp but its been sitting on the shelf unused for too long. I actually prefer the sound of this version of the Perfectwave DAC to the later versions. The unit is in very good condition and comes with the original remote. There appears to be a small crack in the top left hand co...
A$2,500 is a fair-to-good ask, sitting a bit above the low end of the used market but still within normal range for a clean example. Recent active listings and sales for this model family cluster roughly around A$2,350 to A$3,000, with some higher asking prices when the bridge, box, and stronger provenance are included.
This is a respected DAC for a reason: smooth, spacious, and musically easy to live with, while still resolving enough to justify serious systems. The value is best when the unit is complete and working perfectly, ideally with the original remote, packaging, and any bridge/module extras; at this age, confirming output health and firmware/module status matters more than cosmetic fuss.
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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