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PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC

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Condition
9/10
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Ships fromChicago, IL, 60660
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensionsunspecified
Shipping carrierFedEx
Shipping costFree
Original accessoriesRemote Control, Box, Manual
AverageResearch Pricing

About this product

Stream High-Res PCM and DSD with Fingertip Control, Enjoy Pure Native Performance and 3D Sound: Fully Balanced PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp Touts Digital Lens, Analog Switching
PS Audio's fully balanced Stellar Gain Cell DAC marries a DSD-capable DAC with a complete analog preamplifier control center in a U.S.-built high-end component whose affordable cost belies its full suite of functions, features, and performance. Based on an upgraded version of PS Audio's NuWave DSD, and anchored by a 32-bit ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC with passive analog filtering, Gain Cell accepts inputs from any digital source – including I²S and USB from computers. Able to asynchronously handle 24-bit/192kHz PCM and up to 2x DSD, Gain Cell doubles as a high-resolution server when paired with a USB cable and computer, operated with server software like JRiver, and controlled via a smart device. Every signal is accepted in native mode and without sample-rate conversion, then fed into a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) that utilizes proprietary Digital Lens technology to reclock the data, reduce jitter, and diminish propagation delay. Three digital filters provide even more options and flexibility with your current – and future – components. In laymen's terms: Gain Cell makes music sound incredibly three-dimensional, spacious, rich, and lively.

Gain Cell's analog preamplifier section matches the build and character of the DAC in every way via high-grade parts and boasting a novel solution to the classic volume-control problems associated with all preamps. Instead of inserting an additional level control in the signal path, variable gain cell topology lets the preamplifier's actual amplifier stage vary its gain in response to the user's front-panel volume control. This method requires no additional circuitry in the signal path and offers more than 80dB of attenuation. What's more, Gain Cell touts 100% analog input switching in the DAC so that no matter from where the signals emanate, be it the DAC or an external phono preamp, they are fully preserved and sacrifice nothing in translation. Balanced and single-ended outputs, a headphone amplifier, and a remote control round out a piece that is nothing short of Stellar.

SKU

UTRA0001052

Warranty

This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.

What's Included:


Owner’s reference guide, remote control, AAA batteries, power cord, PS Audio stickers (4), original outer and inner boxes with packing material

Notes

9/10 condition, and almost no signs of use. Used as a showroom demo with incredibly low hours. This unit comes with a transferrable warranty from PS Audio, and has never been registered with them. The new owner can contact PS Audio and get the rest of the warranty time transferred to their name, which is about 18 months.

Specifications

Analog inputs:
RCA: 3 stereo pair
XLR: 1 stereo pair
Digtial inputs:
I2S: 1 PCM (384KHz max), DSD64 DSD128
Coax: 2 PCM (192KHz max)
Optical: 1 PCM (96KHz max)
USB: PCM (384KHz max), DSD64 (DoP) DSD128 (DoP)
Format: PCM, DSD
Analog outputs:
RCA: (Analog Unbalanced) 1 stereo pair
XLR: (Analog Balanced) 1 stereo pair
Headphones: One 1/4" headphone connector front panel
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%

Headphones
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

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Returns

This product comes with a 14 day return policy. If you're not satisfied with it's performance, let us know and we'll be happy to help. In the rare case this product comes to you defective, we'll pick up the shipping charges to bring it back here.

Contact Information

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Return Window

Item can be returned within 7 days of receipt.

General Terms

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Refunds

Buyer will receive a full refund in the original payment method less any shipping charges.