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Owner's Reference
Owner's Reference
Stellar Strata MK2
Instructions for Use
Stellar
Strata MK2
TM
PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301
©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 Instructions for Use Stellar Strata MK2 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 Introduction Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 Welcome to the PS Audio family with your new Stellar Strata MKII Integrated Amplifier. You've Welcome not just acquired an advanced piece of audio technology; you've opened the door to an extraordinary sonic adventure. Paired with quality speakers, Strata will enable you to immerse yourself in the pure, captivating sound that only high-end audio equipment can.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Sub-Menu: Firmware Update 13-14 System Sub-Menu: Factory Reset Remote Control Reference Product Specifications 16-18 Menu Flow Chart 19-21 Warranty Information 22-23 Service Information PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Remote infrared receiver Display Volume control knob Headphone Output The following items are included with the Stellar Strata MK2: • Power Cord • Stellar Strata Remote • Quick Start Guide Carefully unpack the unit and place it in the chosen location. Care should be taken to keep it away from power amplifiers or large, potentially hum-inducing products.
  • Page 6 Right positive speaker output Right negative speaker output MM - for use with moving magnet phono cartridge MC - for use with moving coil phono cartridge PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Stellar Strata MK2 to one of PS Audio's award-winning AC power products such as the P12, P15, or P20 Power Plants. Once everything is connected, it si time to power up the Stellar Strata MK2. Move the rear panel Power Up main power switch (#1), to the ON position.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Product To register your new Stellar Strata MK2, look on the back panel and note the serial number. Registration Using any web browser, go to www.psaudio.com...

  • Page 9: Main Display

    Quick Start Guide Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 When powered on, “PS Audio” appears followed by the main display as shown in Main Display Figure 3. Figure 3: Main Display Item 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 Strata MK2, 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: Input Selection

    Continue pressing until you land on the input you want (RCA 1 or 2, XLR 1 or 2). Alternatively, you can use the remote. The Stellar Strata MK2 features a menu display system that is Naviagting the accessible using the menu button (2). To access the menu, execute a Menus long press of the menu button.
  • Page 12 Stellar Strata MK2 Filter The Stellar Strata MK2 has 3 filter options that can tailor the sound of digital sources to the listener’s preference. The unit comes with our recommended default filter (F1) selected but we encourage you to experiment with filters during listening sessions. Use the volume knob to scroll through the three options.
  • Page 13 (this only works on Coax and Optical inputs). The default is Auto. Versions The Versions menu display shows the versions of the Stellar Strata MK2's operating firmware. It is informational only. If you need to contact our customer service team for help with your unit, please have this information ready.
  • Page 14 The Fixed Volume feature allows you to configure Analog Input #2 to always have the same fixed volume setting. This is useful if you are using the Stellar Strata MK2 to power the front channels in a surround sound system. In this configuration, the output of your surround receiver would be connected to Analog Input #2.
  • Page 15 The System sub-menu allows setting various control parameters. The sub-menu is entered by double-clicking the menu button which presents the following settings: • Backlight • Display Mode PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 Sample Rate: Shows sample rate if input's good. Sample Rate: Shows input if connection's bad. Note : It's common for the FPGA to take a second or two to detect the sample rate when PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 If the remote backlight flashes white once, you are now on IR1. If it flashes white twice, you are now on IR2. Note : This does not work with the Stellar Strata MK2 remote that came with your unit. Firmware Update (sub-menu) This feature allows you to select from multiple firmware loads on a USB thumb drive.
  • Page 18 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 "strata2_" will be loaded by the Stellar Strata MK2. 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 19 Operating Guide Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 Remote PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    17" w x 2.8" h (not including feet) x 13.5" d (with connectors and knobs, chassis only is 12") [43.2cm x 7.1cm x 34.3cm] PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Gain 40dB 57dB Loading Ω Ω 100pF/47k 470pF/100 THD+N .001% @ 5mV input .003% @1mV input Analog Ouput Output Impedance Line Out 100Ω PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 Power Input Voltage US 108—132VAC (120VAC nominal) EX/GR/UK/AU 207—253VAC (230VAC nominal) JP 90—110VAC (100VAC nominal) Power Consumption Idle 20W Typical 50W Maximum 600W PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 Turn volume knob to select "Norm" (Normal) or "Inv" (Inverted). Pre-Emphasis Turn volume knob to select: • • • Auto Versions Turn knob to scroll through the operating firmware versions. (Informational Only) PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Once you land on the desired dB, hit the menu button once to return to the Input Trim home screen and repeat for each input you want to trim. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 Exit highlighted and hit the menu button. • After hitting the menu button, there will be a about a 5 second delay and then your Stellar Strata MK2 will automatically switch off and then back on. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 Notes Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 Notes Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 Notes Owner’s Reference Stellar Strata MK2 PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2023 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 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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