Recieve notices of THE SOUND ADVOCATE'S LATEST articles and Audio Reviews right to your INBOX!. Later on, with more concerted auditioning, I did come to notice a tiny bit of ‘sharpness’ on transients emanating on string and wind instruments with certain loudspeakers involved. I have had the 700's for several months now and all I can say is..."WOW!" Purchased from dealer. But the question, in this case, was to get the highest sound quality in a complete analog control center along with a digital to analog converter in the same box at a reasonable price. That product, along with the Power Plant 3 AC regenerator [HFN Jan '20], is part of the new entry-level range from the company. Here in the UK, PS Audio's equipment is sold more conventionally, through distributor Signature Audio Systems, which premiered the company's Stellar Phono Amplifier at the Hi-Fi Show Live at Ascot in October last year. That roll continues with the Stellar M700 power amplifier. Speakers-- MartinLogan Masterpiece Classic ESL 9, Paradigm Persona B All PS Audio components I’ve encountered (or owned) are incredibly well-built and the Stellar line is no exception. Control your loudspeakers as never before. I did this over some time with at least four pairs of loudspeakers mated to the PS Audio Gain Cell Combo. Fascinating! In the Stellar M700, PS Audio has designed excellent sounding mono amps that can be the foundation of a reasonably priced high-end audio system. However, I can't tell you enough of what these amps have done for me in terms of detail and no compression of sound in loud passages of music/film. Nothing comes close—the sheer amount of power and sound quality that comes from these little chassis is nothing but pure engineering magic. During my time with it and the pair of M700s, I always felt they had total control over whatever music was thrown at them, in whatever format. Having little sound of its own, the M700 delivered well-balanced reproduction that was always faithful to the music… the Stellar M700s came ever so close to matching the sound of my high-end reference monoblocks, Theta Digital's Prometheuses—which are ranked Class A in "Recommended Components" and, at $12,000/pair, cost four times as much as the PS Audios. Aside from the previously mentioned and obvious advantage space-wise of a component such as this, the Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp contains some profound features and functions that are both ergonomically intelligent and easy to use. It was this phono stage that first brought Stan Warren and Paul McGowan together as partners. The amps are exceptionally quiet–even more so when used with Inakustik’s groundbreaking power station. It is kindly sent in by a member and costs US $2998 for a pair from the company direct. The unit is offered with RCA and XLR inputs and has a measured THD of less than .02 percent at 1KHz, 1W/4 Ohms. In those rare situations, this was undoubtedly nullified by the choice and design of the cables used in one’s existing system. So tube hiss from the Rogue is significant. This preamp was a standalone phono stage (turntable preamp). We’ll give it a good home and make sure you have the best power in the world. Plumb music’s subterranean depths as your system gives you more bottom end than you thought possible. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Marvel at the deep, extraordinary, wall-to-wall soundstage. They clearly take on the signal they are fed, allowing a great front end to weave its audio magic. Its the little brother of the M700. I have to agree. Fig.8 PS Audio Stellar M700, 1kHz waveform at 100W into 8 ohms, 0.0063% THD+N (blue); distortion and noise waveform with fundamental notched out (red, not to scale). At this price, the P.S Audio GCD is quite a wonder in the high-end audio field. Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp. Audio’s co-founder) likes to think of this new “class” of an amplifier, Class AD. The resulting sound is a wonderful balance between expression and precision, allowing the amps to disappear within the audio chain. In my world of 30-somethings, there are a ton of people interested in high-end audio but don't want to spend 10k on an amplifier. PS Audio says that the Stellar M700 is one of the most extraordinary monoblocks ever sold for less than $5000/pair. Check out this amazing combo, a PS Audio Stellar Gain preamplifier paired with 2 Stellar M700 mono amplifiers. The PS Audio Stellar ‘three-fer’ proved itself to sound far more captivating, powerful, lyrical, musical and possess a humanity to its sonic signature in playback of all types of music than I previously thought a preamplifier and mono blocks priced under $5,000 USD would be capable of. PS Audio Stellar M700 for sale. With return and trade-in offers you can't go wrong by at least trying them out. The first is the Stellar M1200 monoblock amplifier duo (€7400/pair) that, on paper, promises eye/mouth-watering output power: 600wpc into 8 Ohms, 1200wpc into 4 Ohms, stable down to 2 Ohms.. -- JOIN US!! . Sprout100. The biggest benefit of digitally controlling gain is that channel matching should be good and, in this case, the Stellar Gain Cell is quite outstanding. My audio buds agree. In the case of the M700, the designer was able to inject a snippet of ‘warmth’ without sacrificing resolution and neutrality. It sounded quite good, which eventually brought about the beginnings of P.S Audio’s venture into the world of high-end audio, which was just starting to bloom here in America. Sound component reviews and commentary For The Discerning Listener! With more improvements on the horizon, class D amplifiers are becoming commonplace in many high-power applications. REVIEW SYSTEM: Analog– Rega RBRega Planar 6 Turntable/RB300 arm / Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge ● Digital- Audio Note (UK) CD 3.1 x/II player/DAC / Wyred4Sound 10th Anniversary DAC/Amplification ● Peachtree Audio Nova 300 2019 (preamp) ● Channel Island Audio’s C100S/ Wyred4Sound mAMP monoblocks ●Loudspeakers •Audio Note (UK) An-E/D / Spendor BC1/ Quad ESL 63 USA, Graham BBC LS5/9 loudspeakers ● Cables Conditioners: Inakustik AC-3500p, LS-4004 speaker cables, AC-2404 reference Air Power Cord/ Silversmith Audio ‘Fidelium’ loudspeaker cables/ Wireworld Eclipse 8 interconnects & Electra 7 power cords/ Audio Art 1 e” AC Power Cord. Lush. PS Audio Stellar M700 Mono Amplifiers - Pair (Silver): Amazon.ca: Electronics. Skip to main content.ca. This is one hell of a show, indeed! One could, therefore, state quite adamantly that cable experimentation is mandatory with P.S Audio’s GCD. I love the sound, however, the amp has higher gain than normal and my speakers are really efficient. Also selling gain stellar pre dac in photo. When you find the right match, you will be supremely rewarded! “…I could not fault the sound of the Gain Cell DAC -- its neutrality and honesty were captivating, leading to compelling listening. Don't miss THE SOUND ADVOCATE'S latest component reviews and commentary notices sent right to your email box! Once again, we find component and cable matching to be of the utmost importance when evaluating any part of the audio chain. Stellar GainCell™ DAC/Preamplifier, ~~ $1,699 in silver or black; Stellar ~~M700 Mono Amplifier, $2,998 per pair in black or silver, Contact: PS Audio, Inc., 4865 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301. The huge amount of power they are endowed with provides sound with breathtaking exhuberence when mated with almost any loudspeaker it is married to. In fact, over the last couple of years I have become quite a convert of theirs and have many of their components. This is for a single M700 PS Audio amplifier. As such, this amplifier has a stunning reserve of power and it can drive just about any speaker that it may be mated to with glorious results. As it turned out, PS Audio took almost all the features and functions any audiophile could ever imagine in a preamplifier and modern DAC and put together the Stellar Gain Cell Control Unit we are looking at here. The company has quietly but conscientiously been…, Cary Audio has released the CARY CAD-211FE MONOBLOCKS! These units are meticulously built and sound great right from the get-go. Between them, the amp develops its sound. Paul McGowan and his crew in Boulder should be beaming with pride over the superlative performance of these components. * Enter the letters you see in the image (without spaces). A State-of-the-Art preamp and DAC in one chassis. https://www.thesoundadvocate.com/2020/05/ps-audio-gain-cell-dac-and-m700 See separate ad 700 watt Analog Cell power amplifier pair. Retail Price: CAD $5600.00: Condition: 10 - Mint (?) If I never heard the ST-10 I would not have a problem with keeping the PSA. If you have had any good, prolonged and discerning listening experiences with some of the most current high definition Class D power and integrated amplifiers now being offered to the discerning audiophile, one can say in the most uncertain terms that when designed correctly, many of them can offer outstanding sound quality and at reasonable prices. Dubbed Stellar, the initial line includes the Gain Cell DAC/Preamp, the S300 Stereo Amplifier, and the M700 monoblock amplifiers. Get THE SOUND ADVOCATE'S latest EQUIPMENT REVIEWS, articles and commentary notifications sent directly to your email inbox! Currently, I have been auditioning the M700’s with the following loudspeakers: Aerial Acoustics 6T’s, the latest Audio Note (UK) AN/ED loudspeakers, (review coming), my standard vintageQuad ESL 63’s and Spendor BC1’ and the awe inspiring Graham Audio BBC LS5/9.All of them have been able to glorify the design aspects and subjective sound reproduction of the M700 monoblock amplifiers in every way within my preferred listening room. The control end of the GCD was quite fulfilling to use as its remote was highly intuitive and forthcoming. Used together, the Gain Cell DAC and M700s represent an intelligent, cost-effective entrance into high-end audio’s top tier…. The circuit design utilizes the balanced, zero-feedback, Class A MOSFET-based Analog Cell for its input stage. Classical music, pop, acoustical, opera, and the most finely recorded discs– live and recorded streaming and CD ripped concert performances were all put to good use while pushing the limits as to the huge yet discerning wall of sound offered. The Analog Cell is a proprietary, fully differential, zero feedback, discrete, Class A MOSFET circuit, hand-tuned to capture the smallest micro dynamics without sacrificing the loudest macro dynamics music has to offer. The Sound Advocate recently reviewed the exceptional M700 and Stellar DAC/preamp from PS Audio and to say that we were thrilled by the sound capabilities is an understatement! I installed a Schiit passive pre to adjust the gain going into the amp and it works great. JOSEPH AUDIO Perspective and Pulsar Updates – AXPONA 2019, Rosso Fiorentino Elba II Loudspeaker reviewed. Silversmith Audio Fidelium Speaker Cables – FIRST REVIEW. Stellar M700 Monoblocks. Conclusions. 1-800-PSAUDIO, www.psaudio.com. See if you can get a listen somewhere as they do have different sounds, Parasound vs PS Audio I mean. Copyright@thesoundadvocate 2021 all rights reserved, Contact editor Info at:Hmilstein8@gmail.com. It’s a bit hard to believe (while blatantly showing my age) thatPS Audio was initially launched back in 1973, and had only one product: a phono preamp. Zenith Mk III player/streamer; review forthcoming). Re: PS Audio Stellar M700 Monoblocks (Pair) - Black Members: Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the Live User Verification test. PS Audio says that the Stellar M700 is one of the most extraordinary monoblocks ever sold for less than $5000/pair. For the past two months I've been enjoying PS Audio's Stellar M700 monoblocks and these are the best sounding amps I've ever had in my system. PS Audio Stellar M700 Power Amplifier. between the DAC and the pre-amp output: it simply varies its gain based on user-defined parameters; in this case, a volume control. I recalled Paul mentioned some kind of “smart” EQ on each track of music that will be able to reproduce the great mastering work. As their product lines grew exceptionally well, PS Audio, then as is now, became known for excellent sounding audio components at prices that at times can belie one’s imagination. Enjoy an unheard of level of control and command from your loudspeakers with the Stellar™ M700, one of the most extraordinary under $5,000 power amplifier pair ever crafted. It’s the same physical size as the GC-DAC (17x12x3 inches) and has a nice, streamlined weigh in at about 16 pounds. Although there are a few high-end units out there, from my point of view, hardly enough as I find it a worthwhile and highly convenient and intelligent merge of components. As is common, discerning cable matching will be most advantageous. Stellar performances accomplished: The PS Audio Gain Cell DAC and M700 monoblocks are thoroughly examined ! This critical interface between preamplifier and power amplifier is where Stellar’s magic would be unveiled; where Myers could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. As should be obvious from that statement, I’m assuming your loudspeakers mid- to high-frequency response is not acidic, stinging, or peaky in any way and the room acoustics are generally close to neutral regarding reflections and overall bass response. The second filter extends the high frequencies somewhat with a touch more ‘ringing’ as well. His challenge was to synergistically marry both input and output topologies, for which he invented Stellar’s Analog Cell. Pair in Great shape NO issues or marks. Original boxes send manual. So much so good. The M700's are just fine for … In some cases, it just barely conceded some image width and a tiny tilt up at the high-frequency extremes. At $2998/pair, the M700 is reasonably priced for a relatively high-powered monoblock. Asking Price: CAD $ 4000.00. Just click the green Trade Up and Save button above these words to take advantage. Effortless. I've received Paul's emails over the years and actually this was a blind purchase but the price was certainly right for each of the six amps and the trade in of my Carver 7 channel amp was financially sufficient enough that the value given me would cover one and a half of the 700's! The Maggies are so much more in richness and dynamics that I really can't believe it! 2 channel - PS Audio Stellar S300 amp, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5 running Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC24, Matrix X-SPDIF 2 USB interface, Blackbird SSD dock with 500 GB Samsung 860 EVO, Tom Tutay modded EE Minimax preamp, Furman Elite 15 Pfi power conditioner, Martin Logan Electromotion ESL speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Kimber 4TC … This is for a single M700 PS Audio amplifier. HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME AUDIO PRODUCTS Keeping price and performance in mind, as the design matured, PS Audio mated the digital circuitry with their proprietary fully-balanced Class A (Gain Cell) analog output stage and a custom-configured FPGA – (Field Programmable Gate Array) – for the input stage. The Stellar GCD is a fine sounding, preeminently convenient preamp/control unit that contains a top-quality DAC; ultimately bringing forth fine stereo image localization and stability from the loudspeakers employed in the listening sessions as well as good depth perspectives and ambient detail. PS Audio has a flexible return policy. Stellar. These powerful PS Audio Stellar M700 Mono amplifiers are capable of effortlessly driving demanding loudspeaker loads to concert levels. No doubt, Messrs. Myers and McGowan have used their engineering skills and even more so– their fine musical ears and knowledgeable backgrounds when designing the Stellar Gain Cell combination. “The PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC and M700 mono amps took my system to a level that, with some recordings, was eerily close to the real thing. If you’re using good, well-recorded, or live program sources, the M700’s will show the sublimely “minuscule’ and silky roll off of the extreme high frequencies that massed violins should display in a confident acoustic of the recording locale. This product qualifies for our risk free in-home trial in the continental United States when purchased directly from PS Audio. Things remained established and competent when connecting the GCD to the M700’s as well as with the Wyred4Sound and CIA amplifiers mentioned above. This cannot be overstated as such. Both are very good. Horns, bassoon, and flutes are reproduced with subtle shadings and layers within the depth of the stage and are tonally correct, neutral, and quite naturally extended. PS Audio PerfectWave AC5 1M. Let’s explore further. About Seller: Follow user. The Stellar M700 is my new favorite entry-level high-end power amplifier. Once auditioned in your system you will be captivated by their alluringly natural, neutral, and just plain outstanding sound quality. There are many excellent-sounding amplifiers in this price range, but few can put out anywhere near as much power as the Stellar M700, and most of those that do don’t sound as refined. PS Dectet Power Center. The analog input section is as expansive and natural sounding as the ICE amp modules are powerful and accurate. The Gain Cell replaces this component which incorporates impressively accurate channel-matching and sonic transparency. Here in the UK, PS Audio's equipment is sold more conventionally, through distributor Signature Audio Systems, which premiered the company's Stellar Phono Amplifier at the Hi-Fi Show Live at Ascot in October last year. The Stellar line of PS Audio equipment is designed to offer perfectionist performance at a considerably less than cost-no-object price point; the Gain Cell DAC combines a fully-functional, fully-balanced stereo analog preamplifier with an impressively high-performance Digital-to-Analog Converter, all at an MSRP of $1699 USD. Further examination and comparisons could have pointed to the DAC contained within the GCD which displayed a tiny amount of image width shrinkage as compared to some other DAC’s that I compared in the listening sessions. I have to agree. Whether using planar, stand-mounted or floorstanding speakers, I knew I would be rewarded with music free of noise, artifact or boredom. Congratulations to P.S Audio on two Stellar components! In the Stellar M700, PS Audio has designed excellent sounding mono amps that can be the foundation of a reasonably priced high-end audio system. I was really able to hear the amplifiers’ real attributes: astonishing and accurate bass, with sparkling highs that had an almost tube-like sound. At $2995 per pair, they’re not higher priced, just bit of a stretch for my thin wallet. The M700 monoblocks are a standout product that deserves all the praise one can give to it. Newsletter. I am … As an interesting comparison, the Channel Island Audio’s C100S 100-watt power amplifier did tend to sound a bit more like a tubed power amplifier in the midrange in some ways. All performed exquisitely and you can be sure, if there is any kind of stereo imbalance in your preferred system and or loudspeakers, you can immediately bypass the Gain Cell pre/power combo and look elsewhere—be it up or down the stream of your system. Stellar S300 Amplifier. In the case of the GCD, it less favored Wireworld’s Eclipse 8 in favor of the Inakustik LS-4004or even more so, the newly released Silversmith Audio ‘Fidelium’ cables. Stellar engineer Darren Myers had planned from the outset to take advantage of Class D’s high current, low distortion, ruler flat linearity for the output stage—knowing full well it is the input stage that determines sonic character. These units are meticulously built and sound great right from the get-go. It is described as having a tiny loss in high-frequency extension; barely noticeable with CDs and other 44.1Khz program material as well as with higher sample-rate sources. Revel in rich layers of fine, full detail. It may be preferred for most 44.1Khz material. For those who don't know a lot about the Stellar M700 monoblock, It was designed by a passionate young engineer named Darren Myers, who is also a committed audiophile. At $3990/pair, the Audio Alchemy DPA-1M represents good value. The potentiometer has been the workhorse of control and position systems for over a century. However, continuing with a comparison between these two units, I found them to be quite close in that quality and their overall sound attributes. Are you in the big smoke or the country? However, they may tend to add some ‘coloration’ to the sound as well as having channel imbalances of up to 2 to 3db. His challenge was to synergistically marry both input and output topologies, for which he. From the understated nuance of an unaccompanied lute to the bombast of a symphony orchestra going full tilt, the laid-back drive of dub or the pulse of electronica, I not once felt deprived of any of the music’s emotion, rhythm, dynamics or detail. Enjoy an unheard of level of control and command from your loudspeakers with the Stellar M700, one of the most extraordinary under $5,000 power amplifier pair ever crafted. This initial phono stage was designed as a broadcast piece of equipment under commission to a local radio station. Once auditioned in your system you will be captivated by their alluringly natural, neutral, and just plain outstanding sound quality. After installing the GCD in place of the excellent Peachtree Audio Nova 300 preamp section, then routed into their M700 monoblock’s, an unmistakable gain in music and instrumental locational imaging and sound stage precision was immediately noticed. Enjoy an unheard of level of control and command from your loudspeakers with the Stellar™ M700, one of the most extraordinary under $5,000 power amplifier pair ever crafted. - PS Audio Stellar M700 Well... right now I also have a PS Audio Stellar S300. Even as of today, it is quite hard to get an exceptional analog preamp and DAC combined into one main chassis. 4.5 out of 5 stars 10. As a control unit goes, this streamlined P.S Audio was simply audacious in how it just appeared to be “not in the system” while allowing all the most majestic program material I could throw at it just come to life and breathe in my listening room. If you have an immediate question email us, Stellar’s design imperatives—affordable pricing, uncompromised sonics—were major challenges solved by the invention of a unique new circuit christened the, Stellar engineer Darren Myers had planned from the outset to take advantage of Class D’s high current, low distortion, ruler flat linearity for the output stage—knowing full well it is the input stage that determines sonic character. It's taken a few more months and I don't even know now if they will continue to do this. The results are nothing short of breathtaking. This ‘Analog Cell’ is Class A and built with the MOSFET(Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) transistor; a semiconductor device which is widely used for switching and amplifying electronic signals in the electronic devices. I’ve been privileged to have the Gain Cell/DAC in my system now for quite a few months. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 monoblock power amplifiers have finally been shipped and lots of excitement has been surrounding these newest and most prodigious power amplifiers.. Associated Equipment. The Nuprime stays. PS AC Power Port. Item Condition: Stellar Shipping Options: Pickup available and you can audition.,Shipping is available at agreed cost. I will post a link to details on the company page. https://www.psaudio.com/products/stellar-m700-power-amplifier It has scarcely any ringing and will be considered the optimal choice and most musical sounding for most users. The complexity of class D amplifier design has its innumerable rewards. Of the few, high-quality preamp/DAC combos available in this price range most of them use a potentiometer to control the volume of the signal. It is pretty well known that using Monoblock amplifiers, as opposed to…, Most of our subscribers will have noticed that Jeff Josephs; proprietor of Joseph Audio was not mentioned in our AXPONA…, Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH AUDIO Reborn and Revitalized…. Stellar M700 Monoblocks. How did they accomplish this in such a small footprint for such an amazing price? I caught wind of the Stellar M700 while at AXPONA 2017. Those making a first purchase or those seeking to upgrade must audition these electronics or risk having spent hard-earned money foolishly elsewhere.”. Always on the prowl for reasonably priced, high-end audio components, I decided then that I needed to review … If your loudspeakers have a response that can go way down in the frequency spectrum, expect huge bass drums to be reproduced with the utmost precision, tightness, and glorious resonance within the back depths of the soundstage. Both of these units are beautiful, and quite glorious to behold. This critical interface between preamplifier and power amplifier is where Stellar’s magic would be unveiled; where Myers could lavish upon the music the sweet, tube-like quality of Class A biased MOSFETs. The Stellar Gain Cell DAC and Stellar S300 two-channel power amp are also sensibly priced, at $1699 and $1499, respectively. The advantages of greater efficiency, the finest audio performance, and space and cost savings will continue to be the main drivers of the increasing use of these amps. With the advent of the sleek, gorgeous looking Stellar M700 monoblock amplifiers, the companies design essential again was to produce a majestically musical sounding power amplifier that could compete, no less beat any high definition audiophile amplifier at the $5,000 price point. The M700’s Class A/D design was by no means self-effacing with its 350W into eight Ohms and 700W into four Ohms. have no qualms in proclaiming, particularly now with a plethora of high definition, value-oriented electronics available to the audio enthusiast, that The P.S Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp and particularly, the M700 Monoblock amplifiers are one of the finest set of components available to the “High End” audiophile consumer at this moment; especially in light of their resounding price points! I had a gut feeling prior to purchasing them that I was in for something very special and that's putting it mildly! In 1983 they launched the first external audiophile DAC, which most people at the time were not even aware of. Kudos to the PS Audio team for coming up with such a simple yet ingenious design. My core system currently has a Rogue RP-5 tube pre amp, Nuforce class a/b STA200, ZU Omen Def speakers (101 db efficiency). Although the C100S did have a bit more of that “tube” etherealness not quite matched by the M700’s, I must say that the exquisitely designed and exuberant power stockpile of the M700’s along with that touch of silky warmth in its overall balance gave me a sumptuously reassuring and glorious display of ambiance and fundamental harmonic accuracy that keeps one always coming back to the M700’s. But I intended to take this one step further. In the case of the Stellar Gain Cell, P.S Audio has gone a bit further than many others above; namely by designing a hybrid or what P.S Audio calls the Analog Cell. Fig.9 PS Audio Stellar M700, spectrum of 50Hz sinewave, DC–1kHz, at 200W into 4 ohms (linear frequency scale). PS Audio has this week announced the imminent availability of two new products. I ripped to CD a digital wave file mono signal of pink noise and music. What determines sound quality are the components and topologies of the amp’s input voltage stage and output current stage. EXCLUSIVE- MOJO AUDIO Mystique v3 DAC UPGRADES! In the end I believe this is the top of the line in its price range. And if I decided to go with stellar ps audio m700 I will be matching it with their ps audio stellar gain cell dac. The highly acclaimed Mojo Audio Mystique v3 DAC is being discontinued and replaced with a newer model in early 2019.…, The Cary Audio 600 series audio players were just recently introduced at AXPONA. All amplifiers sound different. The Stellar M700 is an outstanding bargain. If it were me, I would definitely get the Stellar DAC/pre. Stellar gain cell DAC and Preamplifier: There isn’t a DAC made that doesn’t benefit from a great analog preamplifier. The Gain Cell is also unique in that it contains 3 choices of filtering a user can try. PS Audio Stellar M700 Mono Amplifiers - Pair (Black) PS Audio PerfectWave AC-5, 10-Gauge Power Cable, 1.0M (3.3FT) PS Audio Stellar Power Plant 3 Regenerator (Silver) PS Audio - PerfectWave - AC-3 - Power Cable - 1 Meter. In theory, this to me is the ultimate component. Again, imaging stability and front to back depth were empirically confirmed while the units forthright, detailed, and imminently “even” sound presentation was second to none. The M700 monoblocks are a standout product that deserves all the praise one can give to it. Let us repurchase your old equipment at its full and original retail price. The Stellar M700 mono amplifiers are a massively powerful engine capable of effortlessly driving demanding loudspeaker loads to concert levels.Stellar’s best. 4.0 out of 5 stars 1. (Personally speaking, I wholeheartedly endorse the former design philosophy of a control preamp/DAC within a single chassis, be it at any cost, if the unit is astoundingly well built with a ‘stellar’- no pun intended, sound quality.