PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage

PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage

The PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage, made for MM sand MC cartridges, is a class A preamp designed to improve your turntable set-up with incredible transparency and quality. The Stellar phono stage features a unique hand-tuned class-A circuitry and discrete FET topology for a rich and warm sound.

Engineered by Darren Myers

The Stellar Phono Stage, engineered by Darren Myers, takes a fresh look on phono amplification and uses unique methods of design, like the addition of FET semiconductors and various other technologies, to refine your vinyl playback like never before.

Revealing New Music

The result of this design reveals nuances in music that you may have been previously heard before due to the quality of the equipment. PS Audio’s Stellar Phono stage achieves a rich tonality from your records, filling the room with that high-fidelity sound that vinyl promises.

Cartridge Loading Options

PS Audio’s Stellar phono stage features a various cartridge loading options with support for both MC and MM cartridges, and two inputs for using two-tonearms so you can get the best of both. The loading and gain options can be easily adjusted with the supplied remote control.

Fully Discrete FET Design

The Stellar phono stage has a fully discrete FET design, from the input to the output, boasting exceptionally low noise and great overload capabilities. The Stellar Phono stage achieves a high-end performance without compromise no matter what type of cartridge is used, even from the punchiest of cartridges with the wildest dynamics.

Design Features

PS Audio’s other features on the Stellar Phone preamp also includes; up to 70dB of ultra low noise gain for MC cartridges as low as 0.15mv, single ended and balanced outputs, a passive RIAA curve, ultra low noise discrete pre and post voltage regulation stages and a low internal feedback for increased transparency and openness.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle free way of making the PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms on the PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you

PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage Specification:

• 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)
• 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)
• Audio Inputs: RCA (Unbalanced) MM,MC
• Audio Outputs: RCA (Unbalanced) 1 Stereo Pair
• XLR (Balanced): 1 Stereo Pair
• DC Trigger: 3.5mm 12VDC (2)
• 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