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Offered is „Stellar Strata - Demo - With built in streamer and DAC ****PRICE DROP TO 1.900EUR incl. ship. to EU****“ by PS Audio as exhibit from the category „Transistor-Fullamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2606376948 ends on 22.10.2026 at 07:07 o'clock.
At €2,100, this PS Audio Stellar Strata listing is overpriced compared to the obvious alternative: a used unit in the €1,599–€2,059 range, where the median sits at €1,926 based on six recent EUR listings. Since €2,100 exceeds the 75th percentile of €2,059, it’s an ambitious price, not a bargain, and you’d need exceptional condition or extras to justify the €174 premium over the median.
The Stellar Strata is well-regarded as a powerful, full-featured integrated amplifier (150W/ch into 4Ω, Class D) that bundles a high-res DAC, phono stage, and ample analog/digital inputs in one sleek chassis—ideal for a “just add speakers” setup. However, unless this listing includes original accessories, proves original-owner condition, or offers a rare mk1 variant at a time when the mk2 is displacing it, the €2,100 asking price turns a solid product into a cautious buy rather than a clear opportunity.
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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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