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At A$920, this sits well below the A$1,463 25th percentile and far under the A$2,303 median for recent AUD comps, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than just a fair buy. Even against the higher end of the local spread, it’s priced like a quick-sale opportunity, not an ambitious ask.
The PerfectWave DAC has a solid reputation for a smooth, spacious presentation and still attracts enthusiasts who want a serious standalone DAC without paying current flagship money. At this level, the upside is strong if it powers up cleanly and includes the right inputs/accessories; the main thing to confirm is that it’s fully functional and not missing any crucial extras, since the price already rewards a buyer willing to move quickly.
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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