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In Reply to: The PS S300 probably sounds fine, BUT ... posted by Feanor on April 14, 2024 at 04:43:58:
"I believe there is a strong correlation between good measurements and what we hear ... and that it is a positive one."To a certain point, yes. I like ASR for pointing out blatant design flaws that sometimes show up in his measurements. For that I find ASR to be useful. However, the distortion figures are so low on all of these amps that I wouldn't use ASR measurements for the purpose of determining if one amp sounds 'better' than another.
ASR's most enthusiastic followers are all about finding the best measuring amp for the lowest possible price. Most of us don't shop that way. There was a time when the main stream audio press suggested that heavy amps that weigh a lot were probably better than lighter amps. If you follow that train of ridiculous thought then our feather weight Class D amps must be total garbage.
As I mentioned, the PS Audio S300 is a great sounding Class D amp and at less than $1000 used I'd consider it to be a real bargain.
Also important to me (and maybe others) is that the PS Audio S300 has balanced XLR -AND- RCA inputs ALONG WITH 12v trigger and outstanding build quality. Many of the Class D 'kit amps' (and those same kits pre-built by small companies) either don't offer these options or they charge extra driving their price up beyond the base trim level.
Per ASR on the PS Audio S300 Amp: "Build quality is much higher than DIY or garage shop amplifiers using Hypex modules. $1,500* is not a ton of money given these attributes. For these reasons and good looks of the unit, I am going to put the PS Audio Stellar S300 amplifier on my recommended list."
*Due to recent price hikes the S300 is now $1999 but often on sale for closer to $1500 new (and often available used for less than $1000).
Edits: 04/15/24 04/15/24 04/15/24
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Follow Ups
- RE: The PS S300 probably sounds fine, BUT ... - AbeCollins 07:29:14 04/15/24 (10)
- BTW, I'm not knocking the S300 - Feanor 04:32:04 04/16/24 (9)
- Are you still using that SF preamp? nt. - Cougar 07:33:04 04/20/24 (5)
- Yes, I am - Feanor 12:48:11 04/24/24 (3)
- Glad to hear you are Enjoying... - Cougar 17:05:00 04/24/24 (2)
- "Not all about measurements" - Feanor 04:35:00 04/25/24 (1)
- RE: "Not all about measurements" - morricab 08:40:48 04/26/24 (0)
- Not me - nt - AbeCollins 10:29:27 04/24/24 (0)
- I know. I'm just offering it up as bargain Class D amp - AbeCollins 05:53:49 04/16/24 (2)
- I did sway op amps in my VTV - Feanor 10:42:52 04/16/24 (1)
- RE: I did swap op amps in my VTV - AbeCollins 10:42:44 04/24/24 (0)
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