PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk1 – Uncompromising Sound in a Single Package
The PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk1 sets a new standard in all-in-one integrated streaming amplifiers, offering exceptional sound quality and advanced features in a sleek, compact package. With its ability to combine a high-performance analog preamplifier, a state-of-the-art DAC, a 150-watt per channel power amplifier, and a high-resolution streaming module, the Stellar Strata delivers audiophile-grade sound for both traditional sources and digital streaming. Priced attractively at $3,695, this unit is an excellent performer, ready to satisfy even the most discerning listeners.

Key Features:

• Class A Balanced Analog Preamplifier: For a pristine, clean sound with low distortion.
• State-of-the-Art DAC: Converts digital music with remarkable precision, offering stunning clarity.
• 150W Per Channel Power Amplifier: Capable of driving demanding speakers with ease.
• Built-in Streaming Services: Enjoy Tidal, Spotify, and other high-resolution streaming services directly.
• PS Connect Mobile Control App: Manage and control your music with ease via WiFi.
• Digital Lens Technology: Reduces jitter and ensures a pure, accurate digital signal.

Design and Engineering Excellence

At the heart of the PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk1 is the GainCell™ technology, designed by PS Audio founder Paul McGowan. This innovative solution elegantly addresses one of the most challenging aspects of audio engineering: volume control. While most analog preamplifiers degrade sound quality by inserting additional circuitry into the signal path, the GainCell™ technology varies its gain based on front-panel control inputs, eliminating unnecessary signal interference and preserving the integrity of your music.

The Class A balanced analog preamplifier ensures an incredibly transparent sound, while the Analog Cell™ power amplifier delivers 150 watts per channel into 8Ω and 300 watts per channel into 4Ω, providing the perfect foundation for any high-end audio system. Its MOSFET output stage is finely tuned to deliver a tube-like warmth and richness, combined with the precision of solid-state amplification, preserving every detail of your favorite recordings.

Seamless Streaming and Versatile Inputs

The Stellar Strata includes a high-resolution streaming module capable of playing your favorite music from Tidal, Spotify, and other services at up to 96kHz resolution. With both WiFi and Ethernet connections, streaming is easy, reliable, and of the highest quality. Additionally, you can connect a variety of external sources via three analog inputs (including balanced XLR), and four digital inputs (including I2S, coaxial, and USB). Whether you’re listening to vinyl through a phono stage or high-resolution digital files, the Stellar Strata is ready to bring out the best in your music.

Rich, Immersive Sound Quality

With PS Audio’s Digital Lens technology, the Stellar Strata stores digital audio data in RAM and re-clocks it, eliminating noise, jitter, and EMI that can degrade sound quality. This results in a cleaner, more accurate audio signal that reveals the subtle nuances and dynamics of every performance. Whether you’re streaming high-resolution audio, playing vinyl, or connecting other sources, the Stellar Strata delivers rich, lush sound with unparalleled clarity.

Visit Us for a Demonstration

At Len Wallis Audio, we invite you to experience the PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk1 for yourself. With its unmatched combination of an analog preamplifier, DAC, power amplifier, and streaming module, the Stellar Strata is a versatile, high-performance solution for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality. Visit our showroom for a demonstration and discover how this remarkable all-in-one unit can elevate your audio experience.

Specifications:

Below are the detailed specifications for the PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk1. All measurements have been converted to metric for your convenience.