Stellar Gold vs Boulder 1010
The 1010's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the Stellar Gold's 115 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, and its output voltage 14.0V RMS against 20.0V RMS. Both share output impedance (100Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,999
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About the Stellar Gold
The PS Audio Stellar Gold Preamplifier is a premium audio component that serves as the central control unit in high-end audio setups. It manages input selection, volume, and balance while ensuring electrical separation between sound sources and amplifiers. This preamplifier features Class A pure analog amplification, a JFET and BJT discrete architecture, and is fully balanced from input to output. It includes four RCA single-ended inputs, four XLR balanced inputs, two XLR balanced outputs per channel, and two RCA single-ended outputs per channel. The Stellar Gold also boasts a high slew rate amplification stage, near-perfect transient response, and extreme frequency limits from near DC to 200kHz. It is designed by Darren Myers and includes an oversized power supply with multiple stage regulation. The preamplifier uses precision stepped attenuation for volume and balance control and offers two output triggers.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 115 dB
- Output Voltage
- 20.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
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