PS AUDIO STELLAR STRATA MK2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER INCLUDES NEW MM/MC PHONOSTAGE AND MORE UPGRADES

The new PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier  includes a moving magnet/moving coil phono stage, improved 150 watt-per-channel amplifier and DAC, Class A headphone amp, and more.

 PS AUDIO STELLAR STRATA MK2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

PS Audio has launched their PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier with updated features including a moving-magnet/moving coil phono stage, a built-in improved high-resolution DAC, a Class A analogue preamp stage, a headphone output and 150 watts of output power.

“The Stellar Strata MK2 significantly improves upon the original Strata concept of providing a superb-sounding, versatile high-end integrated amplifier. Designing the Strata MK2 gave us the opportunity to implement our latest technical advancements in an all-in-one audio component that offers exceptional sound, has an attractive, compact design, and is easy to use.”

Paul McGowan, PS Audio CEO

VINYL PLAYBACK

Analogue enthusiasts can now enjoy vinyl playback, thanks to the PS Audio’s Stellar Strata MK2’s new moving magnet/moving coil phono stage. Two stereo pairs of MM and MC RCA phono inputs are provided, plus two RCA and XLR line-level inputs. The Strata MK2 features fully balanced analogue preamplifier circuitry.

DIGITAL AND HEADFI

PS Audio say it’s equally flexible in accommodating digital sources. The Strata MK2’s built-in DAC can deliver up to 384kHz digital audio (depending on the source), with native DSD capability up to DSD256. The Strata MK2 includes one optical and two coaxial digital inputs, plus asynchronous USB and two I2S inputs. For headphone listeners, the Strata MK2 offers a Class A headphone amplifier.

DIGITAL LENS TECH

The DAC utilizes PS Audio’s exclusive Digital Lens technology e. All digital signals are fed in native mode into the DAC’s proprietary Digital Lens, which recognizes the sample rate, re-clocks the data, reduces jitter, and applies other processing.

FULLY BALANCED

The Stellar Strata MK2 is fully balanced from input to output. Its Class A preamplifier stage features PS Audio’s exclusive analogue GainCell variable-gain volume circuitry, which is designed to eliminate the sonic degradation that can be caused by conventional volume controls. A high-current, Class D hybrid output stage delivers 150 watts of power (into 4 ohms).

The PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 offers a number of additional performance and convenience features. Its digital filter for PCM sources allows the listener to choose between three settings, to tailor the response to personal preferences and program sources. The Strata MK2 also provides balance and phase controls (the latter for digital sources), input trim for each source, a headphone volume trim control, a USB port for potential future firmware upgrades, and a trigger output.

PS AUDIO STELLAR STRATA MK2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER FEATURES

Class A balanced analogue GainCell preamplifier

Moving magnet/moving coil phono stage

Full-function DAC to accommodate up to 384kHz digital audio and native DSD up to DSD256

Three single-ended and balanced analogue inputs; moving magnet and moving coil phono inputs; digital inputs including two coaxial, two I2S, optical, and USB (asynchronous to 384kHz)

Digital Lens technology Digital Lens re-clocks incoming data to reduce jitter and provide additional sonic advantages

150 watts per channel into 4 ohms, 100 watts into 8 ohms; high-current Class A hybrid output stage

Built-in Class A headphone amplifier

5- 15-volt trigger output for connection to other A/V system components

21 lbs., 17″ wide by 2.8″ high by 13.5″ deep

PS AUDIO STELLAR STRATA MK2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 integrated amplifier is currently available in a choice of silver or black finish at a US manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $3,499.

HiFi PiG Says: Plenty of upgrades for PS Audio fans in this new generation amplifier.