PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC & Preamplifier

There isn’t a DAC made that doesn’t benefit from a great analog preamplifier. The Stellar Gain Cell DAC combines the benefits of both—a full-featured DAC with an exceptional analog preamplifier controlling its output level. Fully balanced circuitry from input to output, the Stellar Gain Cell DAC builds upon years of research and innovation in the art of digital audio and Class A analog amplification. Together, or separately, they create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few standalone products can match. Stellar Gain Cell DAC is the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. Rich, lush and powerful, this is a music lover’s answer to spiraling cost-no-object equipment without sacrifice.

Features and Specifications:

• Class A balanced analog preamplifier
• Full function DAC
• Class A headphone output
• Remote control
• Fixed or variable DAC mode
• 2 output 12 volt triggers

Analog preamplifier

• One balanced (XLR) analog input
• Three single ended (RCA) analog inputs
• Analog Gain Cell stage
• Fully balanced input to output
• Balanced XLR analog output
• Single ended RCA analog output
• Home theater bypass
• Direct coupled without any capacitors in output signal path

Digital To Analog Converter

• Four digital inputs
• I2S input
• Digital Lens technology
• Native Mode
• Three user selectable digital filters
• Compatible with PS Audio DMP for SACD playback in DSD
• DSD direct through I2S
• 192kHz asynchronous coax input
• 192kHz asynchronous USB
• 96kHz asynchronous TOSLINK input
• Single and double rate DSD
• CPLD input (FPGA) lowers jitter, waveshapes, reduces propagation delay
• Native mode standard
• No added Sample Rate Conversion
• High current class A hybrid output stage
• Passive output filter lowers transient distortion
• Direct coupled without any capacitors in output signal path
• High bandwidth output stage -3dB 60kHz
• Low jitter clocks
• High Current oversized analog power supply
• 7 voltage regulators
• High speed power supply diodes
• Massive 15,000 mFd low ESR capacitors
• ESS Hyperstream

Dimensions:  17” W x 12” D x 3” H

Weight: 13.5 lbs

Warranty: 3 years parts and labour