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Angeboten wird „PS Audio PerfectWave BHK Signature Pre High End Vorstufe Pre Amplifier in silber“ von PS Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3250628175 endet am 31.07.2026 um 06:39 Uhr.
The PS Audio BHK Signature integrated amp stands out for its lush, tube-like warmth in a solid-state package, delivering effortless power and musicality that punches above many rivals in the €3k range. At €3,299 for good condition, this listing undercuts the typical used market median of €3,949—sitting squarely below the 25th percentile of €3,624 from recent comparable EUR sales, with the 75th at €4,274. That's a clear bargain for a well-kept unit, assuming no hidden gremlins.
Buyers should verify the age and hours on the tubes (BHKs chew through them if run hard) and insist on original remote, manual, and power cord—replacements aren't cheap. Probe for service history too, as the preamp section can develop noisy relays over time. Solid buy if those check out.
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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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