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PS Audio Stellar Phono

Evening,

Curious as to if anyone has experienced a PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp? Did you try it at home or at a dealer? I'm considering trying one out for an in home demo to put up against my Musical Surroundings Nova III with the linear power supply to see how it compares. Any insight into either the in home trial is even worth it at this close of a price point? Michael Fremer's views on the Stellar is what has me very very curious and has me considering moving over. I'm a fan of my P10 from PS Audio and feel the Stellar Phono may be the next step. 
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rajugsw
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I just bought a 2nd hand PS Audio Stellar Phono and was blown away. Compared to my MoFi StudioPhono (which is the best under $1k Phono Preamp around), the Stellar blew it away by a country mile. Understand though there are price points that each designer (Darren Myers/PS Audio & Tim De Paravicini/MoFi) had to work within. The StudioPhono is no slouch.

The Stellar by comparison is thicker sounding (which I prefer) and rivals my PS Audio DirectStream DAC Sr. for affection now  I'm still a Digital Man but this Stellar Analog Kid is making me enjoy Vinyl again. PS Audio has a winner on its hands.

I just got back into Vinyl and am treading the Waters very carefully.

 

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