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PS Audio Perfectwave CD Transport Needs no introduction , A truly world class product. Fantastic condition . I am the original owner and remote is brand new as I have been using the one for the dac and only unboxed last week. Comes with I2s cable . Have original box . I have a perfectwave dac for sale as well not listed yet. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT or cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Gtar 2 Comments   AUD $1,600 Date: September 2, 20241 yr

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This looks like a fair ask, leaning slightly attractive rather than a bargain. At A$1,600, it sits above the A$1,302 median of the recent comparables, but still inside the upper half of the market and well below anything I’d call ambitious given the A$1,826 75th percentile.

The PerfectWave DAC is still well regarded for its smooth, spacious presentation and strong digital flexibility, so a clean unit can be a very satisfying buy if you want a refined, resolving DAC with good long-term appeal. At this price, the upside is in condition and completeness: original packaging, remote, and confirmation of fully working inputs and display matter more than usual on older digital gear.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About PS Audio

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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