# \#amp **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/tag/amp/65.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [Forced out of this hobby that I've enjoyed for 50 years](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/forced-out-of-this-hobby-that-ive-enjoyed-for-50-years/44059)
**Author:** [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Replies:** 443\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/forced-out-of-this-hobby-that-ive-enjoyed-for-50-years/44059 "2026-09-04T01:46:39Z")
Been listening to many speakers at various dealerships and decided that the Focal Scala Evo speakers sounded the best overall. Delivered last Friday, sound NO WHERE near as good as my B&W 802D1 speakers. Traded in my B&… --- ## [First impression of PMG 400 mono blocks](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-impression-of-pmg-400-mono-blocks/44518)
**Author:** [@claf](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/claf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-impression-of-pmg-400-mono-blocks/44518 "2026-08-08T16:13:58Z")
Just giving a first opinion of the PMG 400 Monoblocks. Amazingly fast, effortlessly smooth!! Great bass/mid bass impact! Silent background ! Lighter than the BHK 300’s so easier for us 60 + year olds to move. --- ## [Which 12au7 tubes for M1200?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-12au7-tubes-for-m1200/44005)
**Author:** [@pats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/pats)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-12au7-tubes-for-m1200/44005 "2026-05-15T16:03:17Z")
I love my new PS Audio M1200 power amp mono’s, driving my modified Klipsch La Scalas. I’m a dub producer and like to play dub music and dubtronica. Favourite label is ON-U Sound (British). My own music has many layers of… --- ## [Bhk 300 high frequency hum in the monoblock](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-high-frequency-hum-in-the-monoblock/43983)
**Author:** [@fauzigarib](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/fauzigarib)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-high-frequency-hum-in-the-monoblock/43983 "2026-04-15T05:05:00Z")
Hi there, been getting a hum in one monoblock. At first I was being lazy thinking it may be a cable issue. All balanced connections. Eventually got down to it and switched. All cables etc and the hum stayed with the ri… --- ## [Preamp or Power Plant — what would you do?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/preamp-or-power-plant-what-would-you-do/43757)
**Author:** [@BillAudioAI](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BillAudioAI)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/preamp-or-power-plant-what-would-you-do/43757 "2026-03-06T02:26:31Z")
Hey everyone, I’m at a fork in the road and could use some real-world input. My Listening Room chain: Rega Planar 3 → Rega Fono MM Mk5 → EverSolo DMP-A8 → PS Audio M700 Monoblocks → Focal Theva N2 Towers Right now the… --- ## [M700 Mono Blocks with Focal Theva 2 Floorstand with Eversolo A8](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/m700-mono-blocks-with-focal-theva-2-floorstand-with-eversolo-a8/43506)
**Author:** [@BillAudioAI](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BillAudioAI)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/m700-mono-blocks-with-focal-theva-2-floorstand-with-eversolo-a8/43506 "2026-02-13T01:45:23Z")
Hi folks, I just purchased my first PS Audio gear, the M700 Mono Blocks, for my new Focal Theva 2 floorstanders and Eversolo A8. I’m waiting for them to arrive since the local distributor in Laval, Canada, didn’t have th… --- ## [Full PS Audio System?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/full-ps-audio-system/43486)
**Author:** [@Clover](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clover)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/full-ps-audio-system/43486 "2026-01-16T01:54:54Z")
Been watching Paul’s videos on and off for year’s but have never owned any PS Audio gear or even been to a show to hear any of it yet. However, I’ve been interested the BHK line and I now have a chance to acquire a comp… --- ## [Deluso propulsore p15](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/deluso-propulsore-p15/43264)
**Author:** [@Sergiolisa87](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Sergiolisa87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/deluso-propulsore-p15/43264 "2025-12-10T14:22:58Z")
I have owned a PS Audio Powerplant P15 for a year, and I still have 4 years of warranty remaining, in this year I have only had problems… sent for assistance 4 times and I live 1000 km from the PS Audio assistance point … --- ## [FR5 Amp Pairing - Suggestions Please](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fr5-amp-pairing-suggestions-please/41641)
**Author:** [@up4hours](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/up4hours)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fr5-amp-pairing-suggestions-please/41641 "2025-11-22T00:04:25Z")
Hello all! I’m new here and this is my first post so please go easy :grimacing: I moved out to the US 3 years ago. Back home my system comprised a Naim Unity Atom, B&W CDM1 SE stand mount speakers and a Rega RP6 with A… --- ## [Protection for my Sprout 100 (Europe)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/protection-for-my-sprout-100-europe/43135)
**Author:** [@dimtenenbaum](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dimtenenbaum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/protection-for-my-sprout-100-europe/43135 "2025-11-18T14:34:34Z")
Hey everyone and greetings from Greece : ) I’m using a PS Audio Sprout100 as part of my setup. I love the system overall, but recently the Sprout stopped working all of the sudden. The technician suspects it might be du… --- ## [Arcam and PS Audio](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/arcam-and-ps-audio/42770)
**Author:** [@pkeep](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/pkeep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/arcam-and-ps-audio/42770 "2025-09-23T07:04:25Z")
Hi all, I am new here. I am going to purchase a PS Audio Stellar 300 amplifier and use the preamp section of an Arcam FMJ A38 integrated amplifier. Is this a good combination? I have read that the preamp section of the … --- ## [Anyone ever experience any bleed through on other inputs on their BHK Preamplifier](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-ever-experience-any-bleed-through-on-other-inputs-on-their-bhk-preamplifier/42038)
**Author:** [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-ever-experience-any-bleed-through-on-other-inputs-on-their-bhk-preamplifier/42038 "2025-06-29T01:08:14Z")
Hey all - Hoping maybe someone can help me out with this issue on my BHK preamplifier. This only happens when an XLR input is used. When my CD player is connected, via XLR, to the BHK preamp on any of the inputs, inde… --- ## [Yesterday morning one of my amps was silent](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/yesterday-morning-one-of-my-amps-was-silent/41483)
**Author:** [@CuriousJim](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/CuriousJim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/yesterday-morning-one-of-my-amps-was-silent/41483 "2025-04-23T22:22:42Z")
Yesterday morning I turned on my system (BHK pre and BHK300’s) and one channel didn’t work. After troubleshooting I discovered one of the fuses next to the IEC had blown. (Kinda strange because it worked fine the night b… --- ## [New Sprout?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-sprout/41195)
**Author:** [@fernando\_61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/fernando_61)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-sprout/41195 "2025-04-03T23:47:56Z")
Helo all I caught this image on a Paul’s video, is this the new Sprout to be… --- ## [Best interconnect between BHK preamplifier and BHK 300s](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-interconnect-between-bhk-preamplifier-and-bhk-300s/40882)
**Author:** [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-interconnect-between-bhk-preamplifier-and-bhk-300s/40882 "2025-03-06T13:39:10Z")
Hi all - With all the differences in interconnect cables, between materials, cost, etc… I’m hoping to get some real world experience with interconnect cables between the BHK preamplifier and the BHK 300 monoblocks. Sin… --- ## [DSD DAC Mk1 to power off or not to power off, that is the question...BHK 250 AMP too for that mattter](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-dac-mk1-to-power-off-or-not-to-power-off-that-is-the-question-bhk-250-amp-too-for-that-mattter/40706)
**Author:** [@Hoku](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Hoku)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-dac-mk1-to-power-off-or-not-to-power-off-that-is-the-question-bhk-250-amp-too-for-that-mattter/40706 "2025-01-22T19:52:22Z")
I read that some of us choose to keep their systems powered up at all times so when they sit for a listen, everything is warm and ready. Wondering if leaving the DSD DAC Mk1 powered up would have any negative affect on … --- ## [Is this amp a dead-end?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-this-amp-a-dead-end/40088)
**Author:** [@CT\_Patriot](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/CT_Patriot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-this-amp-a-dead-end/40088 "2025-01-09T15:39:17Z")
Hi, I was interested to get this group’s opinion. Is this amp a dead-end? Meaning, i cannot find any schematics/specs for the potential replacement parts needed to rebuild it someday. Would a good amplifier repairm… --- ## [Class D Amplifier output power in relation to speaker resistance](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/class-d-amplifier-output-power-in-relation-to-speaker-resistance/40302)
**Author:** [@Wimek](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Wimek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/class-d-amplifier-output-power-in-relation-to-speaker-resistance/40302 "2025-01-08T23:19:18Z")
In the specifications of the Stellar Strata mk 2 it is stated that the amp’s output power is 100W into 8 Ohm and 150W into 4 Ohm. From working with class A and AB amps in the past (and Ohm’s law) I would expect that an a… --- ## [Loud clicks more frequent BHK 250 AMP](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/loud-clicks-more-frequent-bhk-250-amp/40352)
**Author:** [@Hoku](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Hoku)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/loud-clicks-more-frequent-bhk-250-amp/40352 "2024-12-24T12:39:50Z")
Am hearing clicks coming from my BHK 250 that sound exactly like when it ends it’s warmup and the blinking turns to a steady glow, but these clicks happen at random intervals now and are becoming more frequent. Have unpl… --- ## [What ever happened to the BHK Phonostage?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-the-bhk-phonostage/37518)
**Author:** [@Clive197](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clive197)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-the-bhk-phonostage/37518 "2024-10-15T05:21:11Z")
I was patiently waiting for the top of the range Phonostage that Darren said he as working on. As I was bored waiting I purchased a Stellar Phonostage that I’d keep until the BHK (or whatever it was going to be called) p… --- ## [Help choosing a Power Amp](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-choosing-a-power-amp/37733)
**Author:** [@roninaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/roninaudio)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-choosing-a-power-amp/37733 "2024-08-26T15:51:06Z")
Lot of experience and knowledge to tap into here. As im looking for a amp, thought maybe tapping into that I might learn something. Thank you for any suggestions. Details: Budget …5k (new or used) Type…A or AB. SS No… --- ## [Just really want to be able to “hear(feel)” music](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/just-really-want-to-be-able-to-hear-feel-music/38257)
**Author:** [@Socaligirl333](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Socaligirl333)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/just-really-want-to-be-able-to-hear-feel-music/38257 "2024-07-27T21:28:05Z")
:wave: I worked in strip clubs over 20yrs and always had systems in my cars I could still hear after work. Unfortunately I am close to deaf at this point and I have to be able to hear(feel) the vibrations or it’s pointle… --- ## [FR5 Speakers matching](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fr5-speakers-matching/38130)
**Author:** [@Alexander](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Alexander)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/fr5-speakers-matching/38130 "2024-07-16T06:39:51Z")
Congrats PS Audio with FR5 release. Question is: is Sprout 100 capable of driving them properly? I mean without huge compromise. They seem to be very low impedance and not easy to drive at 100 dB or higher without qualit… --- ## [PS Audio Stellar S300 amplifier + PSB Synchrony One speakers = some distortion around sustained volume of 75-80 dBs? suggestions to resolve?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-stellar-s300-amplifier-psb-synchrony-one-speakers-some-distortion-around-sustained-volume-of-75-80-dbs-suggestions-to-resolve/37545)
**Author:** [@hotrats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/hotrats)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-stellar-s300-amplifier-psb-synchrony-one-speakers-some-distortion-around-sustained-volume-of-75-80-dbs-suggestions-to-resolve/37545 "2024-05-27T21:17:21Z")
Hi, long-time Copper magazine reader, first-time PS Audio owner… :wink: I’ll cut to the chase with a provocative summary of my situation, but please read the context that follows before responding: I wonder what is go… --- ## [Issue with my BHK 300 after house move](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/issue-with-my-bhk-300-after-house-move/37604)
**Author:** [@raouldukenukem](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/raouldukenukem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/issue-with-my-bhk-300-after-house-move/37604 "2024-05-22T15:59:58Z")
Hi all, just looking for some expert advice. I have the BHK Pre and BHK 300s and have run into an issue following an international relocation. Having received all our furniture a few days back, I was eager to hook every… --- ## [Selecting power Regenerator with a Mcintosh AMP](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/selecting-power-regenerator-with-a-mcintosh-amp/36979)
**Author:** [@fantico](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/fantico)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/selecting-power-regenerator-with-a-mcintosh-amp/36979 "2024-03-17T17:55:23Z")
Dear PS Audio Engineers, I am seeking advice on selecting a power regenerator for my high-end audio system. My primary component is a McIntosh MA352 2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, which has a rated power output … --- ## [Help setting up directstream as preamp/dac](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-setting-up-directstream-as-preamp-dac/36887)
**Author:** [@Dandan85](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Dandan85)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-setting-up-directstream-as-preamp-dac/36887 "2024-03-13T22:17:46Z")
Hi there, I bought a DirectStream DAC MK1 from a dealer without a bridge. I was told that I can use my Bluesound Node 2i as the streamer and connect the DirectStream MK1 as my preamp and DAC to power my M700 monoblocks. … --- ## [BHK 300 for home theater](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-for-home-theater/36572)
**Author:** [@wsttony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wsttony)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-300-for-home-theater/36572 "2024-03-01T11:36:40Z")
Hello everyone Have become a big fan with PS Audio since a year ago when getting the BHK 250. Then follow by BHK preamp / DAC mk2 / P12 power plant / air lens I use the system for music / movie (around 50/50 ). I have … --- ## [BHK Pre Tube Rolling (using 12BH7 instead 12AU7)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-pre-tube-rolling-using-12bh7-instead-12au7/36426)
**Author:** [@asiqun.noman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/asiqun.noman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-pre-tube-rolling-using-12bh7-instead-12au7/36426 "2024-02-22T06:42:55Z")
Hello Mates - Recently I bought a BHK Pre and BHK 250 combo. Now want to roll the tubes of pre and found a NOS GE 12BH7 in my local old tube shop. The person told me, I can use 12BH7 instead of 12AU7 in my BHK pre. Now… --- ## [Help. My ears hurt. How do I limit peaks in my audio to save my ears?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-my-ears-hurt-how-do-i-limit-peaks-in-my-audio-to-save-my-ears/28447)
**Author:** [@nncoco](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/nncoco)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-my-ears-hurt-how-do-i-limit-peaks-in-my-audio-to-save-my-ears/28447 "2024-02-25T03:55:10Z")
I finally have a great sound system and it’s too much for my ears. Infinity RSIIb speakers w/bass EQ unit Bi-amped with two Hafler DH-500 amplifiers. Onkyo Integra 304 pre-amp Denon DCD-600 CD player I am happy wit… [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/tag/amp/65.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=amp)