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Angeboten wird „Sprout“ von PS Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6297509930 endet am 07.10.2026 um 08:11 Uhr.
This €685 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the typical used market for the original PS Audio Sprout, where the median is €398 and the 75th percentile caps at €448 based on recent EUR listings. You are paying roughly €237 more than the median and €240 above the top quartile, making this a poor value unless the unit is in pristine original-owner condition with rare accessories included.
The original Sprout remains well-regarded for its all-in-one convenience, delivering 50W into 4Ω, a built-in MM phono stage, a 24-bit DAC, and Bluetooth in a tiny 1.3kg chassis. While it’s a beloved entry-level integrated that pairs well with small speakers and desktop headphones, the €685 price point rivals the used Sprout100 (which often lists around €420), so unless this listing includes provenance or extras that justify the gap, a fellow enthusiast should likely wait for a unit closer to the €374–€448 range.
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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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