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S300 Amplifier

S300 Amplifier

From the deepest bass to the warmest, sweetest highs, the Stellar S300 makes any loudspeaker sing and is our most affordable stereo power amplifier ever.
Breathe new life into your loudspeakers with the Stellar S300, a full-sized, affordable stereo power amplifier that honors the music and controls your loudspeakers better than you ever imagined possible. The S300 combines the slam, linearity, and toe-tapping pacing of a Class D output stage with the warmth, grace, and rich inner detail of Stellar's Class A Analog Cell. The results are nothing short of ground breaking. Liberate a wealth of untapped energy trapped in your media library. Plumb music’s subterranean depths and finally hear the bass your speakers were capable of. Revel in rich layers of fine, full detail. Marvel at the deep, extraordinary, wall-to-wall soundstage. Effortless. Lush. Stellar.
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  • Design

    The Stellar S300 stereo power amplifier is a dual mono power amplifier capable of effortlessly driving demanding loudspeaker loads to concert levels. It combines the best of two worlds: ultra linear, high-current, Class D technology for the output stage; a discrete, Class A MOSFET based Analog Cell for the all-important input stage. The S300's rich, warm, and engaging sonic character comes from the Analog Cell. It's powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeaker stems from its high current, ultra-low impedance Class D output stage.

  • Application

    The perfect choice for just about any loudspeaker, the S300 slips into any system, surprising and delighting even the most discriminating Audiophile. Rated at 140 watts per channel into 8‎Ω and 300 watts per channel into 4‎Ω, the S300 has plenty of horsepower for even the most demanding loudspeakers. Your musical library will open up in ways you might not have thought possible, revealing nuance and detail covered up by traditional amplifiers.

    Technology

    The S300 is an extraordinarily musical power amplifier rated at 140 Watts per channel into 8Ω and 300 Watts per channel into 4Ω. Power enough for even the most demanding speakers. The S300 design marries the best of two worlds: an ultra linear high-current output power stage with a discrete Class A MOSFET based AnalogCell input stage. Between them, the S300 delivers powerful, authoritative control over the loudspeakers, while maintaining a perfectly layered soundstage under the most complex musical passages. Designed by PS Audio engineer Darren Myers, who invested hundreds of hours of tuning, voicing, and perfectionist tweaking, the results are extraordinarily musical. Stellar amplifiers never draw attention to themselves, and are one of our highest value offerings in amplification, a rare quality in amplifiers of any price.

    Features

    • STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
    • DUAL MONO WITH SEPARATE POWER SUPPLIES
    • POWERFUL MOSFET OUTPUT STAGE
    • RCA SINGLE-ENDED INPUT
    • XLR "TRUE" BALANCED INPUT
    • 140 WATTS PER CHANNEL 8Ω
    • 300 WATTS PER CHANNEL 4Ω
    • 2Ω STABLE
    • VERY LITTLE HEAT PRODUCTION
    • < 0.1% THD 20Hz - 20kHz AT RATED POWER
    • DAMPING FACTOR > 550
    • FRONT PANEL STANDBY BUTTON
    • ZERO-LOSS INPUT
    • DUAL, COPPER, PLATED, OUTPUT BINDING POSTS
    • 13 LBS.
    • INPUT 12 VOLT TRIGGER
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    Specifications - S300 Amplifier

    Stellar S300 Stereo Amplifier
    Unit Weight 13 lbs [5.9 kg]
    Unit Dimensions 17”W x 3”H x 12”D (13"D w/connectors)
    Shipping Weight 16.5 lbs [7.5 kg]
    Shipping Dimensions 22”W x 8”H x 17”D
    Color Options Black
    Silver
    Voltage Options
    (Factory set only)    		 Japan 100V
    North America 120V
    Europe/Asia/Australia/New Zealand 230V
    Mains Power Inputs IEC C14
    Idle Power Consumption 13W
    Accessories Included US (NEMA 5-15P) (all versions)
    Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version)
    UK (BS 1363) (230V version)
    Audio Inputs RCA (Unbalanced)
    XLR (Balanced)
    Speaker Outputs Copper base nickel plated binding posts (2 pair per channel)
    DC Trigger Input 3.5mm 5-15VDC
    Warranty 3 years parts and labor

    Signal
    Gain 30.5dB +/-0.5dB
    Sensitivity for rated output power 1.01V
    Noise 1kHz@300 Watts < -100dB
    Input impedance Unbalanced 50KΩ
    Balanced 100KΩ
    Output Impedance 50Hz, 2.8VRMS <0.007Ω
    Damping factor 50Hz. 2.8VRMS
    8Ω >1100
    4Ω >550
    Frequency Response 2.8VRMS into 4Ω
    10Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.5dB
    10Hz – 50KHz +0.1/-3.0dB

    THD&IM
    1KHz, 1W/4Ω <0.02%
    10-20KHz, 1W/4Ω <0.02%
    10-50KHz, 1W/4Ω < 0.05% (90kHz BW)
    1KHz, 37.5W/4Ω < 0.01%

    Output Power

    		 Both channels driven 120vac mains, 1kHz, 1% THD
    8Ω 140W minimum
    4Ω 300W minimum
    2Ω Stable for musical transients

    Reviews

    • Rob Johnson, Tone Audio

      The result of all these strengths gives the S300 a beautiful voice which mates well with the variety of upstream gear we had on hand for testing. It holds its own against components that exceed its price tag. This PS Audio component deserves a spot on a short list of bargain amps that perform beyond what one should expect for the money. After a few weeks with the S300 in my reference system, I must admit I am smitten with it. I applaud PS Audio's new approach to circuit design bringing together

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    • David Blumenstein, HiFi Pig

      The Stellar DAC/Pre-Amp/Power Amplifier filled my listening room with 3D sound, and they matched well with each of my speakers; the floor standing Audio Physic Tempos, the stand mounted Platinum Audio ST 1's and the low-to-the ground Mission 727s. I was surprised how different they made each sound and I spent a great deal of time swapping out my Parasound Halo 2.1 integrated amplifier, Bel Canto s300 integrated amplifier to make sure I wasn't fooling myself. And, yes, I was hearing something new

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    • Jerry Seigel, 10 Audio

      Folks, this is the future. We have heard vast improvements of Class D amplifiers during the last 10 years, and we are at or near the point where the technology is largely irrelevant to the final sound. The sound of audio components is more dependent on the implementation than on the underlying technology. The PS Audio Stellar S300 gets so close to perfection that the low purchase price is an out-of-this-world value. The PS Audio Stellar S300 adds nothing objectionable while delivering wonderful

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    • TAS Staff, Buyer’s Guide 2024

      Most vivid were dynamic contrasts from the micro level to the macro.

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    • Steve Guttenberg, C/NET

      They sounded so good together I couldn't bring myself to try too many other speakers. The sound was rich with resolution to die for. Magnepan speakers aren't known for their deep bass punch, but here with the two Stellars the .7 speakers' low bass was kicking with "The Legendary Skatalites in Dub" reggae album with really low, feel-it-through-your-toes bass. Austin Wintory's orchestral score for "The Banner Saga" sounded downright huge, and the low bass drums definition was truly stellar!

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    • Bob Barrett, Future Audiophile

      The PS Audio Stellar S300 stereo amplifier is a terrific performer and an affordable option for those wishing to upgrade from a receiver or integrated amplifier to separates. It's not often that an audio product exhibits such high-end performance at such an affordable price, but the S300 hits it out of the park on both counts and has high-end build quality to boot. It's the perfect amp for someone looking to enter the world of separates for two-channel playback in a small to medium-sized room

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