Features
| Warranty length | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Brand | PS Audio |
Tech Specs
Sample Rates
- Optical (TOSLink): PCM 16 and 24 bits at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz
- S/PDIF (Coax): PCM 16 and 24 bits at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz; DoP64
- I2S: PCM 16 and 24 bits at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 705.6kHz, and 768kHz; DoP64, DoP128, DoP256, DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256
- USB: PCM 16 and 24 bits at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, and 384kHz; DoP64, DoP128, DSD64, and DSD128
Analog Audio Outputs
- Output Stage: Discrete fully balanced JFET BJT hybrid
- Connector: RCA single ended, XLR balanced
- Output Level High, Maximum: 4 VRMS Balanced
- 2 VRMS Single Ended
- Output Impedance: 100Ω / 200Ω
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.1dB; 10Hz-70kHz, -1dB
- Max Output: 4V RMS Balanced, 2V RMS single-ended
- THD+N @ 1KHz (full scale): <0.002% at full output
- IMD: <0.002%, CCIF, at full output
- SNR: >127dB, referenced to 4V RMS
Digital Audio Inputs
- 12S (2), Coax (2), Optical, USB
Data Handling
- Format: PCM or DSD
- Sample Rate (PCM): 44.1kHz, 48.0kHz, 88.2kHz, 96.0kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
- Data Rate (DSD): Up to DSD256 (11.2MHz) via DoP and Native DSD1024
- Digital Volume Control: Yes
- Analog Conversion Method: ES9038PRO DAC
I2S Digital Input
- Connector: HDMI
- Format: PCM or DSD. DoP on all inputs as well as native DSD on 12S inputs
USB Digital Input
- Connector: USB "B" Type
- Format: PCM, DoP v1.1 (DSD over PCM), or Native DSD
- Transfer Mode: Asynchronous
Power Requirements
- Input Power: Model specific 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 30W
Physical
- Unit Weight: 22.5 lbs [10.2 kg]
- Unit Dimensions: 17"W x 3"H x 12" D [43.18 cm x 7.62 cm x 30.48 cm]
- Shipping Weight: 26 lbs [11.8 kg]
- Shipping Dimensions: 22"W x 8"H x 17"D [55.88 cm x 20.32 cm x 43.18 cm]
Product Description
The PS Audio Stellar Gold DAC is part of the new Stellar Gold range, a higher range of hi-fi separates over the standard Stellar models. Stellar Gold DAC follows on from the Directstream DAC MkII and although it isn't quite as good as its bigger brother, shares some of the technologies and experience PS Audio gained from the flagship model.
Unlike most DACs, the Stellar Gold DAC features four DAC chips per channel that operate in series. These are combined and averaged out for the resulting sound and the resulting sound benefits from this design are quite remarkable. It has a different sound to the DirectStream Mk2 but our assessment is that sonically it is a very close second.
More info to follow very soon.
