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Stellar Gold Preamplifier

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Gold Preamplifier

Stellar

PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301

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Page 1 Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference Stellar Gold Preamplifier Instructions for Use Gold Preamplifier Stellar PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 2 Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or PS Audio if you have any questions not addressed in this reference manual. PS Audio ® is a registered trademark of PS Audio International Inc., and is restricted for use by PS Audio International, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents.
Page 3 Stellar Gold Preamplifier has to offer. Nearly as important in this level of Preamp is its power supply. Here, Stellar Gold Preamp enjoys the performance enhancement afforded by multiple two-stage linear power regulators for both the analog and digital sections.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Menu Flow Chart 15-17 Warranty Information 18-19 Service Information Special thanks to Hi-Fi Family member Brian Woodard for his contributions to this manual. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Referring to Figure 1 and the table, the remote infrared receiver (3) is located to the right of the menu button. A direct line of sight with the receiver helps when using the remote. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 6: Connections
Right channel balanced analog input #2. Right channel balanced analog input #1. Left channel balanced analog input #2. Left channel balanced analog input #1. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 7: Power Up
Preamplifier is in standby mode. These trigger outputs are typically used to switch on/ off compatible power amplifiers when the Stellar Gold Preamplifier is active. Once everything is connected, it si time to power up the Stellar Gold Preamplifier. Move the rear Power Up panel main power switch (14), to the ON position.
Page 8: Product Registration
Stellar Gold Preamplifier Owner’s Reference Product To register your new Stellar Gold Preamplifier, look on the back panel and note the serial number. Using any web browser, go to www.psaudio.com, click Support and select Product Registration Registration from the menu. When you have completed the registration process, go to the Registrations page.
Page 9: Main Display
Quick Start Guide Stellar Gold Preamplifier Owner’s Reference When powered on, “PS Audio” appears followed by the main display as shown in Main Display Figure 3. Figure 3: Main Display Description Balance indicator. When visible, waves indicate to which side of zero center the balance is offset.
Page 10: Operating Guide
If you wish to conserve energy consumed by Stellar Gold Preamp, it will be necessary to use the rear panel power switch. Using this rear panel switch will remove power from critical components. In order to gain maximum performance levels, you will need to turn the power on at least 1 hour before use.
Page 11: Main Menu: Balance
AC coupled mode. Otherwise, we recommend the DC coupled mode for best sound quality. This menu display shows the versions of the Stellar Gold Preamp's operating firmware. If you Versions need to contact our customer service team for help with your unit, please have this information ready.
Page 12 The DAC Input sub-menu setting optionally identifies which input is connected to your DAC. When set, the Stellar Gold Preamplifier automatically switches to that input whenever a valid DAC IR remote control code is received, saving you the step of first selecting the DAC input. Follow these steps to identify the input: 1.
Page 13: System Sub-Menu: Backlight
The Phono Input sub-menu setting, like the previous setting, optionally identifies which input is connected to your phono stage. When set, the Stellar Gold Preamplifier automatically switches to that input whenever a valid phono stage IR remote control code is received, saving you the step of first selecting the PHONO input.
Page 14 This feature allows you to select from multiple firmware loads on a USB thumb drive. It provides a faster and easier method of upgrading and downgrading new firmware for A/B style testing. Preparing the USB thumb drive PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 15 You can have other bin files for other products on this thumb drive (for example, stellar_dac_ v2.1.2.bin). Only files that start with "stellar_pre_" will be loaded by the Stellar Gold Preamp. WARNING: In the past, you would update a unit by copying an "image.bin" file to the thumb drive. This method still works to automatically update a unit after a reboot (you do not need to go through the menus to use the image.bin file).
Page 16: Remote Control
Dim: Dims the logo button and turns off the screen and control navigation backlight. Press On to undo it. • Analog Inputs: Lets you select the desired input. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 17: Reference
15Hz-150kHz, +/- 0.1dB 50K Ω RCA / Single-Ended Input Impendance 100K Ω XLR / Balanced Bandwidth 5Hz-500kHz, -3dB < .0002% @ 1kHz, 1VRMS input PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 18 .0005% @ 1VRMS input, CCIF, 20kHz mean, 1kHz difference -115dB, One channel driven Crosstalk Output level 10VRMS Single-ended / 20VRMS Balanced @ 1% THD+N Output Impedence 100 ohm PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 19 Hit menu button twice to enter this sub-menu and access the below settings: • Backlight • Trigger Timeout • IR Enable • Firmware Update (sub-menu) • Factory Reset (sub-menu) PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 20 IR2 (if remote is interfering with other devices). Firmware Update (sub-menu) This is a multi-step process. Please see the Firmware Update section of this manual for instructions. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 21 After hitting the menu button, there will be a about a 5 second delay and then your Preamp will automatically switch off and then back on. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 22 PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center. At the option of PS Audio, the product will be repaired without charge for parts or labor, replaced, or the purchase price refunded through the original point of purchase.
Page 23 This warranty is for the benefit of the original purchaser of the product. The warranty may be transferred to a subsequent purchaser during the 3 year warranty period. To do this, you must contact PS Audio directly to set up a transfer of warranty registration.
Page 24 PS Audio authorized repair center. You should insure the product for its full retail cost, in the event it gets lost or damaged in transit. PS Audio is not responsible for damage incurred during the transit of products sent to us.
Page 28 That’s how we’ve built our company over the last 50 years - with the kind of care and respect that you give to your family. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

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