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PS Audio Stellar M1200: tube + class D amplifier

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I do find that surprising!

I had no idea mc462 and some other products measure so well. Do the excellent mac SS amps use output transformers? They can't can they?

Now I wonder how the amp stage of the Ma252 was implemented too.

Edit:

I found answers to my questions. Good output transformers are far better than I realized.

Good chance the mac hybrid amps are better than the ps audio in every regard as far as I can see.

They do look part mc275 part Monoprice hybrid, especially with those tube cover things. Still much better than the ps audio look to me. If I am going to pick on looks I wouldnt want to leave ps audio out. Unlike mac, they dont have a bunch of gorgeous products to contrast.
 
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Hi-Fi News review is also online.
https://hifinews.com/content/ps-audio-stellar-m1200-mono-power-amplifier

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