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Issue 219 PS Audio in the News

PS Audio in the News

PS Audio in the News

Audiophilia published two extremely positive reviews of the StellarGold DAC and Stellar Strata MK2 integrated amplifier. The DAC received an Audiophilia Star Component Award. The reviewer noted, “The StellarGold sets itself apart not just in soundstage and imaging, but in the effortless way in which it delivers your music without a filtering glare, and even more importantly, without any noise or distortion. It’s a fantastic product from PS Audio, and I can’t recommend it enough.

The Stellar Strata MK2 also earned a Star Component Award from the publication. The reviewer noted its ease of setup, attractive design and silent operation. He pointed out: “With Dark Side of the Moon…I was enamored by the quality of the small details contained in this impeccable album. Spatial cues, timbral realism and telepathic speed were all on point.” He concluded, “The Stellar Strata MK2…solidifies its identity in the audiophile realm. I did not find a single aspect of the product that was not impeccably well executed…PS Audio has found a groove with this new Stellar Strata MK2, and it is a must-hear in its class.”

PS Audio received a lot of attention at AXPONA 2025. Jay’s Audio Lab and Audiophile Junkie were among the publications and websites that covered PS Audio at the show. Click on the following links to see their video coverage:

Jay’s Audio Lab

Audiophile Junkie

In a review of the Aspen FR5 titled, “Small Speakers – Big Sounds,” TheaterByte.com noted that they “perform well above their size with full-ranging performance of some challenging musical fare. They simply disappear into the listening room and yield superb imaging and instrumental delineation with surprisingly deep bass response.  The review concluded, “The FR5 joins the ranks of a rare handful of 2-way full-range speakers that can honestly cover the frequency range of 35 Hz to beyond 20 kHz with grace, dynamism, slam and low distortion…highly recommended.”

The Stellar Strata MK2 was included in a Hifiverse listing of best integrated amplifiers from $449 - $5,000. Their review noted, “The PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 sounds ‘mature’ – building an excellent three-dimensional canvas and demonstrating a lot of details.

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PS Audio in the News

PS Audio in the News

Audiophilia published two extremely positive reviews of the StellarGold DAC and Stellar Strata MK2 integrated amplifier. The DAC received an Audiophilia Star Component Award. The reviewer noted, “The StellarGold sets itself apart not just in soundstage and imaging, but in the effortless way in which it delivers your music without a filtering glare, and even more importantly, without any noise or distortion. It’s a fantastic product from PS Audio, and I can’t recommend it enough.

The Stellar Strata MK2 also earned a Star Component Award from the publication. The reviewer noted its ease of setup, attractive design and silent operation. He pointed out: “With Dark Side of the Moon…I was enamored by the quality of the small details contained in this impeccable album. Spatial cues, timbral realism and telepathic speed were all on point.” He concluded, “The Stellar Strata MK2…solidifies its identity in the audiophile realm. I did not find a single aspect of the product that was not impeccably well executed…PS Audio has found a groove with this new Stellar Strata MK2, and it is a must-hear in its class.”

PS Audio received a lot of attention at AXPONA 2025. Jay’s Audio Lab and Audiophile Junkie were among the publications and websites that covered PS Audio at the show. Click on the following links to see their video coverage:

Jay’s Audio Lab

Audiophile Junkie

In a review of the Aspen FR5 titled, “Small Speakers – Big Sounds,” TheaterByte.com noted that they “perform well above their size with full-ranging performance of some challenging musical fare. They simply disappear into the listening room and yield superb imaging and instrumental delineation with surprisingly deep bass response.  The review concluded, “The FR5 joins the ranks of a rare handful of 2-way full-range speakers that can honestly cover the frequency range of 35 Hz to beyond 20 kHz with grace, dynamism, slam and low distortion…highly recommended.”

The Stellar Strata MK2 was included in a Hifiverse listing of best integrated amplifiers from $449 - $5,000. Their review noted, “The PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 sounds ‘mature’ – building an excellent three-dimensional canvas and demonstrating a lot of details.

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