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PS Audio BHK Preamp Pre Amplifier Looking for a BHK Pre in silver. PM pics of what you have. Pickup or post Condition: As New/Great Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By DacMan101 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $4,000 Date: October 3, 20241 yr
Fair ask at AUD 4,000 for a used PS Audio BHK Signature preamp—sits right in the sweet spot of recent comps, with medians around AUD 3,920 and a tight range from AUD 3,660 to AUD 4,180. Not a steal, but no overreach either; condition "unknown" keeps it from being a no-brainer, though BHKs hold value well if serviced.
Buyers, verify tube life first—BHKs are NOS-heavy, and replacements aren't cheap at AUD 200-400 a pop. Check for the stock power cord, remote, and manual; missing bits can ding resale. Probe the seller on hours used and any service history, as cap drift shows up around 5-7 years. Test phono stage gain for noise if you're vinyl-focused.
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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