Steller Strata MK2 refurb purchased & Loving it!

I just received the "Stellar Strata MK2’ refurb. Tied it into my Golden Ear Triton2 Plus loudspeakers and a WIIM Amp connected via USB acting as a streamer only(Qobuz & TIDAL) and the sound, oh boy the soundstage, imaging, dynamics, detail and timbre are great for a $1749 integrated amp. Compared to my other setup -->> Hegel 590 int amp, KEF R11 Meta and Bluesound X; the MK2 has a warmer tone to it and helps Classic Rock tracks become listenable. The Hegel is non-forgiving, totally transparent (which is perfect for perfectly mastered/mixed recordings). So a $5,000 system equals or exceeds my Hegel $21,000 setup. I enjoy both; different sound, different listening locations and the PS Audio allows me to experience classic rock and classical tracks with a smile. BTW: the refurb has had no technical issues or cosmetic issues 4 days into listening…very happy with my “steal”. Thanks Paul

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Welcome to the forum

Welcome to this forum.

I can imagine your happiness, I also love my Strata mk2! Beautiful design and even my low budget system sounds so much better with the Strata.

If I hadn’t found Paul’s YouTube channel a few years ago, I would never have found PSaudio! Indeed: Thanks Paul, you made me realise that I’m an audiophile :grinning_face:

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I also found PSA through Paul’s YT videos. Thank you Paul!

Welcome to the forum !

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I have followed Paul on YouTube and learned from him. I always wanted his products but bought the other system from a friends recommendation. When the MK2 came available, I had to join the PS family. It sounds really good, so good that I have been playing tracks with little or no percussion and in the Triton2+ speaker world; everyone picks percussion tracks. lol thanks for greeting me in the forum