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PS Audio PerfectWave CD Transport This machine still plays as beautifully as it always did but is being sold as "poor" in accordance with StereoNet guidelines because a) sometimes there is a mechanical noise on loading, which however is not audible when the music begins (the PWT was well known for this, and it is not a fault peculiar to this particular player); and b) the top plate can no longer be said to have a "piano black" finish.There is a fully functioning original remote and original box. Condition: Fair Payment Method: EFT or Cash on Pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By JJK
Is A$920 a steal or just a decent buy for you? Against your recent AUD comparables, it sits well below the A$1,124 25th percentile and far under the A$1,317 median, so this is a strong deal rather than a fair-price listing.
That makes it worth a hard look if the unit is complete and functioning. This line is respected for its digital transport/DAC performance and tends to age well when well cared for, so a clean example at A$920 offers real upside versus the usual used market. I’d mainly be checking for original remote, packaging, and any proof it has been powered and used normally; at this price, a tidy, fully working unit is the kind of buy that disappears quickly.
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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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