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Angeboten wird „PS Audio SACD Transport“ von PS Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „SACD Player“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3366520421 endet am 23.08.2026 um 06:16 Uhr.
At €4,499 for good condition, this PS Audio SACD Transport sits at the ambitious high end of the used market. Recent comparable EUR listings show a median asking price of €2,512, with the 25th percentile at €1,934 and 75th at €4,060—putting this squarely in the top quartile where you'd expect near-mint examples or bundles.
Before biting, verify the laser assembly, a common wear point on these aging transports that can falter after heavy SACD use, and confirm all original accessories like the remote, power cord, and any digital cables are included—replacements add up fast.
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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