PS Audio Stellar GainCell DAC Preamp
PS Audio GainCell Preamplifier DAC er en imponerende 32-bit DSD-DAC med en klasse A analog fuldt differentieret forforstærker af gain cell typen samt en eminent klasse A hovedtelefonforstærker, matchet med effektforstærkeren S300 eller monoblokkene M700 - lykken er bragt.
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PS Audio Gain Cell Preamplifier DAC er en imponerende 32-bit DSD-DAC med en klasse A analog fuldt differentieret forforstærker af gain cell typen samt en eminent klasse A hovedtelefonforstærker, matchet med effektforstærkeren S300 eller monoblokkene M700 - lykken er bragt.
The Stellar Gain Cell combines the benefits of an exceptional analog preamplifier and a full-featured DAC. Fully balanced analog circuitry from input to output, the Stellar Gain Cell builds upon years of research and innovation in the art of Class A analog amplification and state-of-the-art digital reproduction. Together, or separately, they create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few standalone products can match. The Stellar Gain Cell is the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. Rich. Lush. Powerful. A music lover’s answer to spiraling cost-no-object equipment without sacrifice.
The idea of building a no-loss analog preamplifier with its own built-in cutting edge DAC was the basis of the Stellar Gain Cell design imperative. Add any analog or digital source to Stellar’s input, a power amp and speakers to its output, and music filled with rich textures and toe-tapping energy surprise and delight even the most critical Audiophile.
At this instrument’s heart is the analog Gain Cell. Developed in the early 2000’s by PS Audio founder Paul McGowan, the Gain Cell elegantly solves the fundamental problem facing preamp designers. Volume control. Nearly all analog preamplifiers use additional sonically-degrading elements inserted in the signal path to control volume. These impediments to the signal path’s purity range from simple potentiometers to exotic stepped attenuators, relays, solid state switches, ladder networks, transformers, light dependent resistors. All share intrusive elements in the signal path. The Gain Cell eliminates this problem without additional circuitry in the signal path by varying its gain in response to front panel controls.
Integrated into this analog preamplifier is a stunning, Bob Stadtherr designed, digital to analog converter. Based on industry leading Sabre32 bit Hyperstream architecture, Stellar DAC features a fully balanced Class A analog output stage with multiple power supplies, independent jitter-reduced inputs, DSD, I2S, and asynchronous USB.
Power requirements
Input Power: Model specific 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz
Power Consumption: 20W
Mains Power Input: IEC C14
Fuses:
100V T250V-2.0AH (2A Slow Blow)
120V T250V-1.6AH (1.6A Slow Blow)
230V T250V-1.0AH (1.0A Slow Blow)
Accessories included:
US (NEMA 5-15P) (all versions)
Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version)
UK (BS1363) (230V version)
Analog inputs
RCA: 3 stereo pair
XLR: 1 stereo pair
Digital audio inputs
I2S:
1 PCM (384KHz max)
DSD64 DSD128
Compatible with DirectStream Transport SACD handshake for DSD playback
Coax: 2 PCM (192KHz max)
Optical: 1 PCM (96KHz max)
USB:
PCM (384KHz max)
DSD64 (DoP) DSD128 (DoP)
Format: PCM, DSD
Analog Audio Outputs
RCA: (Analog Unbalanced) 1 stereo pair
XLR: (Analog Balanced) 1 stereo pair
Headphones: One 1/4″ headphone connector front panel
Analog Performance
Gain: 12dB +/-0.5dB
Maximum output: 20 Vrms
Sensitivity: 5.3Vrms
Input Impedance:
47KΩ single ended RCA
100KΩ Balanced XLR
Output Impedance:
100Ω single ended RCA
200Ω balanced XLR
Frequency Response:
20Hz – 20KHz +0/- 0.25dB
10Hz – 100KHz +0.1/-3.0dB
Noise: 20-20KHz <-90dBV
S/N Ratio: 1KHz >110dB (max output)
Channel separation: 1KHz >90dB
Input separation:
1KHz >90dB
THD&IM:
1KHz < 0.025%
20-20KHz < 0.05%
Headphone performance
Output power @1% THD:
300Ω 300mW
16Ω 3.25W
S/N Ratio 1kHz: >95dB (max output)
Noise: <-80dBV
THD & IM 1Vrms out 300Ω <0.05%
16Ω <0.06%
Output impedance: <4 Ω
Features
Volume Control: 0-100 (1/2 and 1dB steps, 80dB total range)
Balance Control: 24dB each direction in 1/2dB steps
Home Theater Mode:
Assignable to any analog input
Adjustable (in setup) to any level
Polarity (phase) Control: Digital sources only
Filter Control: 3 selectable digital filters (PCM digital sources only)
Trigger output: (3.5mm 5-15VDC) 2
Remote Control: Yes. Infra Red
Physical
Unit Weight: 6.1 kg
Unit Dimensions: 432 x 305 x 82 mm
Shipping Weight: 7.7 kg