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PS Audio Stellar S300 Stereo Power Amplifier
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PS Audio Stellar S300 Stereo Power Amplifier

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£1,545.00    
£1,287.50 Exc. VAT |  |
  

PS Audio Stellar S300 Stereo Power Amplifier

The problems faced when crafting a new power amplifier are many—delivering sufficient power, control, frequency extension, and dynamics while maintaining a perfectly layered soundstage under the most complex musical passages.

All amplifiers sound different. What determines sound quality are the components and topologies of the amp’s input voltage stage and output current stage. Each section should complement the other. Between them, the amp develops its sound. 

Stellar’s design imperatives—affordable pricing, and uncompromised sonics—were major challenges solved by the invention of a unique new circuit christened the Analog Cell.  

Stellar engineer Darren Myers had planned from the outset to take advantage of Class D’s high current, low distortion, ruler flat linearity for the output stage—knowing full well it is the input stage that determines sonic character. This critical interface between preamplifier and power amplifier is where Stellar’s magic would be unveiled; where Myers could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. His challenge was to synergistically marry both input and output topologies, for which he invented Stellar’s Analog Cell.

The Analog Cell is the heart of the S300’s musicality, where richly overlayed layers of music’s inner details are preserved even in the most complex orchestral crescendos. The Analog Cell is a proprietary, fully differential, zero feedback, discrete, Class A MOSFET circuit, hand-tuned to capture the smallest micro dynamics without sacrificing the loudest macro dynamics music has to offer.

hand-tuned to capture the smallest micro dynamics without sacrificing the loudest macro dynamics music has to offer.

Unit Weight 13 lbs [5.9 kg]
Unit Dimensions 17” x 3” x 12” Chassis only. 13" deep including connectors.
Shipping Weight 16.5 lbs [7.5 kg]
Shipping Dimensions 22”x 8” x 17”
Color Options Black
Silver
Voltage Options
Factory set only
Japan 100V
North America 120V
Europe/Asia/Australia/New Zealand 230V
Mains Power Inputs IEC C14
Accessories Included US (NEMA 5-15P) (all versions)
Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version)
UK (BS 1363) (230V version)
Audio Inputs RCA (Unbalanced)
XLR (Balanced)
Speaker Outputs S300 Copper base nickel plated binding posts (2 pair per channel)
Speaker Outputs M700 Copper base nickel plated binding posts (2 pair)
Other DC Trigger Input 
3.5mm 5-15VDC
Warranty 3 years parts and labor

Signal

 
Gain 30.5dB +/-0.5dB
Sensitivity for rated output power 1.01V
Noise 1kHz@300 Watts <-100dB
Input impedance S300 Unbalanced 50KΩ
Balanced 100KΩ
Input impedance M700 Unbalanced 50KΩ
Balanced 100KΩ
Output Impedance 50Hz, 2.8VRMS <0.007Ω
Damping factor 50Hz. 2.8VRMS
8Ω >1100
4Ω >550
Frequency Response @2.8VRMS 
10Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.5dB 
10Hz – 50KHz +0.1/-3.0dB

THD&IM

 
1KHz, 1W/4Ω <0.02%
10-20KHz, 1W/4Ω <0.02%
10-50KHz, 1W/4Ω < 0.05% (90kHz BW)
1KHz, 37.5W/4Ω < 0.01%
   

S300 Stereo Amplifier

 

Output Power

Both channels driven 120vac mains, 1kHz, 1% THD
8Ω 140W minimum
4Ω 300W minimum
2Ω Stable for musical transients
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lives up to its pedigree
30 January 2020  | 

I recently purchased this PS Audio Amp. Its my first foray into power amps, and it had been recommended by a few knowledgeable people. It has not been "run in" as yet, but it looks promising. An amazing bit of kit for my budget... Highly recommend it

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27 November 2018  | 

What expected comes out.

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