PS AUDIO
PS AUDIO Stellar Phono Preamplifier
PS AUDIO Stellar
Our finest phono preamplifier in the company's 45-year history. All analog from input to output, this stunning addition to the Stellar line will bring new life to your vinyl in ways you never dreamt possible.
PS engineer Darren Myers wiped the tradition slate clean by hand-fashioning a new approach to capturing all the magic trapped in the grooves of our records. The results are breathtaking. Music that might once have been locked into the confines of our loudspeakers is suddenly free. Stellar phono features dual inputs that can support either a moving coil or moving magnet cartridge. Cartridge loading and gain options are easily adjusted from your listening position via the supplied remote control. Input to output, Stellar is a fully discrete FET design with extraordinarily low noise and high overload capabilities so even the wildest dynamics from the punchiest cartridges sail through Stellar with no limitations or compromise whatsoever. If you love vinyl you’ll love Stellar.
Features
Design
Application
Stellar is the perfect phono preamplifier for any resolution system or cartridge type. From the lowest output moving coil to the most dynamic and punchy moving magnet, Stellar Phono will deliver incredible performance, low noise, and world class sonics. Use Stellar as your reference preamplifier in the highest end systems in the world. Stellar comes complete with remote control so users can select between two turntables, or adjust cartridge loading and gain settings from the comfort of their chairs.
Technology
OVERVIEW
Unit Weight | 21.6lbs. (9.8 kg) |
Unit Dimensions | 17”W x 13”D x 3.25”H (43cm x 33.02cm x 8.255cm) |
Shipping Weight | 25.1lbs (11.4 kg) |
Shipping Dimensions | 22”W x 8”H x 17”D (55.88cm x 43.18cm x 20.32cm) |
Color Options | Black Silver |
Voltage Options (Factory set only) |
Japan 100V North America 120V Europe/Asia/Australia/New Zealand 230V |
Mains Power Input | IEC C14 |
Idle Power Consumption | 26W |
Fuses | 100V: T250V-2.0AH (2A Slow Blow) 120V: T250V-1.6AH (1.6A Slow Blow) 230V: T250V-1AH (1A Slow Blow) |
Accessories Included | US (NEMA 5-15P) (100V/120V versions) Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version) UK (BS1363) (230V version) Remote Control |
Audio Inputs | RCA (Unbalanced) MM,MC |
Audio Outputs | RCA (Unbalanced) 1 Stereo Pair XLR (Balanced) 1 Stereo Pair |
DC Trigger | 3.5mm 12VDC (2) |
Performance |
All measurements are with both channels operating, gain set to low, and balanced outputs. Input frequency is 1kHz. |
Gain | MM: 44dB, 50dB, 56dB MC: 60dB, 66dB, 72dB |
Input Loading | MM: 47KΩ (100pF) MC: 60Ω, 100Ω, 200Ω, 47KΩ, Custom 1-1KΩ |
Output Impedance | Unbalanced <200Ω Balanced <200Ω per leg |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20KHz +/- 0.25dB |
THD | 0.5V out @ 1kHz: <0.01% |
Maximum Output | @1%THD: 24VRMS |
Overload Margin | @1kHz: >22dB |
S/N Ratio | MM: >82dB A-Weighted MC: >74dB A-Weighted |
Interchannel Crosstalk | >74dB |
Power Consumption | 26W |