How reliable is PS audio equipment?


I know PS audio equipment gets wonderful reviews, however, how reliable are they?

I hear on other sites that owners constantly complain about sending their equipment back for repairs.

Also, I recently heard from PS audio that their BHK preamp is only good for 20 years due to the design.

Anyone have any opinion on this?

onehorsepony

Showing 1 response by mulveling

Electrolytic capacitors are the default reason a component made today would only last "20 years" or so. BUT those should be readily replaceable for a renewed service life, unless there’s something weird about the component design to make this much more challenging than usual. 

I have a hard time believing a properly designed preamp would only be "good" for 20 years. It should outlast most of us here. I’ve owned PS Audio components in the past, with no problems so far. There is nothing that indicates to me they’re not properly designed for good longevity.

The BHK amps might throw around more heat than average, but 20 years still seems absurdly low for a preamp. It reeks of misinformation.