PS Audio Introduced The Paul McGowan Signature Series
PS Audio has released a line of new components - The Paul McGowan Signature Series, which includes a preamp, DAC, disk transport and phonostage. All components feature innovative circuitry and offer impressive performance.
The PMG Signature Phono Preamplifier (by PS Audio engineer Darren Myers) is designed using a zero-feedback architecture (the first time in PS Audio’s history). The model offers dual inputs for both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, and remote-controlled loading and gain options. The fully discrete FET design delivers the highest quality of playback.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Phonostages — PS Audio PMG Signature Phono Preamplifier
Model name
PMG Signature Phono Preamplifier
Inputs (balanced)
2
Inputs (single-ended)
2
MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (Ω)
N/A
Gain (dB)
N/A
Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
444.5 x 101.6 x 368.3
Weight (kg)
13.6
Official link
The PMG Signature SACD Transport with galvanically isolated outputs and ultra-low jitter design and I2S output offers the highest quality playback from any disc media or files/digital streams.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Transport
Model name
PMG Signature SACD Transport
Transport
Yes
Player
Yes
SACD support
Yes
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
444.5 x 101.6 x 368.3
Weight (kg)
13.6
Official link
The PMG Signature 512 DAC powered by PureStream DSD512 engine uses SpectraWave 64-Tap Sequencer, a precision digital filter engineered to eliminate jitter, guarantees a native 8X DSD stream.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
DACs — PS Audio PMG Signature 512 DAC
Model name
PMG Signature 512 DAC
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
PureStream DSD
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 24 bit / 352.8 kHz and DSD256
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
200
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
<0.1
Dimensions (mm)
36 x 43 x 10
Weight (kg)
13.6
Official link
Finally, the PMG Signature Preamplifier with low noise and distortion floor of -150 dB looks very impressive. The model features zero-feedback Diamond buffers and a high-resolution stepped attenuator ensures precise volume with 1/10th dB channel accuracy.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Preamplifiers — PS Audio PMG Signature Preamplifier
Model name
PMG Signature Preamplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
4
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Analog outputs (balanced)
2
Analog outputs (single-ended)
2
Gain (dBu)
12.6
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
50 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100
Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)
N/A
Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)
N/A
Volume control range (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
<0.0003
Dimensions (mm)
444.5 x 101.6 x 368.3
Weight (kg)
15.4
Official link
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