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Commercial PS Audio FR30 Floorstanding Loudspeakers ABSURD (FIRM) PRICE ALERT!It's now time to find these awesome speakers a new home, and our loss is your gain!This pair are in the beautiful Gloss White finish and are in excellent condition albeit with a tiny chip (just above the bass drivers on one speaker (see Image 3).We do not have the original boxes but we will get suitable packaging solutions for these in the event of interstate shipping. The Absolute Sound review Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Direct Debit, Credit Card, Cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By
This A$29,990 asking price for a used PS Audio DIRECT (Digital) is wildly ambitious, sitting far above the median of A$7,263 and the 75th percentile of A$7,478 from recent AUD comparables; it is roughly four times the top end of the typical used market for PS Audio DACs. Unless this is a rare, mislabeled flagship model (like the M1200 or a custom preamp/DAC hybrid) rather than the standard DirectStream DAC, the price is not a bargain or fair ask—it is an outlier that demands immediate model verification before any consideration.
The PS Audio DirectStream DACs are well-regarded for their warm, musical sound and robust build, with Mk.1 units often found used around A$2,000–A$2,500 and Mk.2s near A$5,000–A$6,000 in AUD. If this listing truly is a standard DirectStream DAC, the price is unjustifiable; if it’s a different, high-end PS Audio product, the buyer must confirm the exact model, included accessories (like Bridge card), and condition history to assess whether the value aligns with even the most premium PS Audio gear.
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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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