PS Audio Stellar DAC
NEW PS AUDIO STELLAR DAC NOW SHIPPING
The PS Audio Stellar DAC is the American HiFi brand’s new full-featured DAC.
PS Audio is now shipping its new PS Audio Stellar DAC digital-to-analogue converter.
The PS Audio Stellar DAC offers a host of high-end features including PS Audio’s exclusive Digital Lens technology, I2S inputs, a Class A output stage, and other refinements, to deliver breathtaking fidelity and musical realism. The Stellar DAC features a built-in volume control, enabling it to be used as a standalone preamp.
PS AUDIO STELLAR DAC
The PS Audio Stellar DAC features an ESS Sabre 32-bit Hyperstream digital-to-analog converter, which is fed by PS Audio’s Digital Lens technology. PS Audio tell us that their Digital Lens recognizes the sample rate, re-clocks the data, reduces jitter, and applies other processing.
CLASS A OUTPUT STAGE
Complementing this newly-designed front end, the Stellar DAC employs a hybrid Class A balanced analogue output stage and a high-current, oversized analog power supply. To ensure maximum sonic purity, no capacitors are used in the output signal path.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The Stellar DAC can accept any digital source from PCM to single-and double-rate DSD, with sample rates up to 384 kHz and up to DSD256 native DSD (DSD direct is available via the I2S connection). It includes two I2S inputs, two coaxial inputs and one optical digital input, and a USB connection, enabling the best-possible sound from a computer, CD player, a music streamer such as PS Audio’s AirLens or other digital source. The Stellar DAC offers balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analogue outputs.
PERSONAL TUNING
A choice of selectable digital filters is available that allow listeners to fine-tune the sound to their personal preferences. Available in silver or black, the Stellar DAC is easy to set up and use, thanks to its streamlined front panel controls and menu and its full-function remote control, which can also be used to operate other PS Audio components.
PS AUDIO STELLAR DAC FEATURES
Two I2S, coaxial, optical and USB inputs
Balanced and single-ended analog outputs
Accommodates all PCM sources up to 384 kHz and single-and double-rate DSD up to 256
Built-in volume control enables use as a preamp
ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC chip
Digital Lens technology re-clocks incoming digital data and reduces jitter for superior sound
Class A balanced analogue output stage
Three selectable digital filters enable sonic fine-tuning
High-current oversized analogue power supply
Remote control or front-panel operation; remote can be used to operate other PS Audio components
Plug-and-play with no configuration required
Available in silver or black
17″ x 12″ x 3″, 26 lbs.
PS AUDIO STELLAR DAC PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The PS Audio Stellar DAC is currently available at a US manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $2,199.
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