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PSE Studio V acquisition

A gentleman I know collects a lot of different items and never uses many of them.  This is what happened when he bought a new pair of PSE Studio V monoblocks from Mr. Kleinfelter some years ago and kept them in storage.  This particular pair was one of the last - or maybe the last - pair that was made, and has a number of upgraded components inside, as well as piano black sides instead of the wooden ones.  Basically they’re new old stock.  Well I got them yesterday and they replaced my Aragon 4004 amp.  I listened to them for about 6 or 7 hours, and so far am very happy with them.  The music seems to be a bit more open than with my previous amplifier and the voices appear more vibrant to me.  I’m looking forward to more listening and having the PSE’s break in further.  Now I just need to get some very short bi-wired speaker cables.  Other equipment I’m using with these includes an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B, T+A Criterion 300 speakers, and various sources.
stmike

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pryso
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PSE components were not well known but I found them exceptionally musical.

In the early '80s I owned Vandersteen speakers and had the chance to visit Audioquest's facilities.  Their audition system included the same model speakers but with PSE electronics.  I was so impressed I searched out their stereo amp and preamp.

Not sure why the company didn't survive longer but I felt they offered great components at reasonable prices.

In spite of yours being almost NOS, it might be a good idea to have them checked out, at their age (even without use) any electrolytic caps may need replacing.
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