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PS Audio BHK Pre Amplifier For Sale: PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier – Limited Edition, Signed by Bascom H. King (Mint Condition) Condition: Mint – Original packaging included - this presents like brand new. Shipping: Available at buyer’s expense; local pickup welcome This is a rare opportunity to own a PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier – Limited Edition, personally signed by the legendary Bascom H. King himself. Renowned for its musicality, tonal depth, and resolution, the BHK Signature preamp is a reference-grade component featuring: • Fully balanced Class A hybrid design
The asking price of AUD $4,990 sits squarely in fair territory for a used BHK preamp, assuming good condition. Recent comps show these units moving between AUD $3,400–AUD $4,300, so you're at the higher end but not unreasonable given the preamp's reputation and the fact that original retail hovered around AUD $9,500–AUD $10,000. The BHK remains current in PS Audio's lineup with no imminent replacement, so age isn't a concern here—this is still a relevant piece. If the unit is complete with original tubes, manual, and remote, the pricing holds.
Before committing, verify tube hours and current condition of the original 12AU7 pair; high-hour tubes will need replacement soon, which adds AUD $400–600 to your outlay. Confirm the preamp has been updated to the latest firmware and request documentation of any service history. Check for the balanced XLR outputs are working cleanly—this preamp's strength lies in its balanced topology, so ensure both output pairs function without noise or channel imbalance.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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