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PS Audio Stellar M1200 Mono Amplifiers The above (pair) mono blocks are sought after. Preferably black in colour Full working order Condition: Excellent Used Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Heisenberg 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $6,000 Date: July 11, 20241 yr
Are you getting two serious high-current monoblocks for a fair used price, or just paying near-new money for power you may not need? At A$6,000, this sits around fair-to-good value rather than a bargain, because the model launched at roughly A$8,500 per pair in one appraisal and around A$6,500–A$7,500 per pair in other coverage, with overseas retail broadly in that same band before currency conversion. In that context, A$6,000 for an excellent pair is a sensible ask, but not a steal.
What makes it worth chasing is the blend of tube input sweetness and Class D muscle: 600W into 8 ohms and 1200W into 4 ohms, with the kind of grip and headroom that suits demanding speakers. Reviews consistently praise the M1200 for sounding more refined than the usual “big Class D” stereotype, while still delivering real authority and low-impedance control. If the pair includes the original boxes, cables, and a healthy pair of 12AU7s, this is the sort of used buy that can anchor a serious system for a long time.
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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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