PS Audio Stellar Phono & M700 with Dual CS618Q Vinyl Playback Amplification Bundle

Build a high-performance vinyl-focused two-channel system around the Dual CS618Q direct-drive turntable, PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier and PS Audio Stellar M700 monoblock amplifiers. The Dual turntable provides precision direct-drive playback with an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, while the Stellar Phono handles moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridge signals and the M700 amplifier pair provides substantial power for passive loudspeakers.

Bundle Includes

• 1 x PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier — NEW — Model Stellar Phono Preamplifier
• 1 x PS Audio Stellar M700 Amplifiers — NEW — Model Stellar M700Amplifiers
• 1 x Dual CS618BKHG Manual Turntable With Auto Stop GLOSS BLACK — NEW — Model CS618BKHG

The Stellar Phono is an all-analog, fully discrete FET phono stage designed for both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges. Its selectable gain and cartridge-loading options, dual tonearm inputs and both RCA and balanced XLR outputs provide flexibility for integrating the Dual CS618Q into a high-resolution analog system.

The Stellar M700 pair provides 350 watts into 8 ohms and 700 watts into 4 ohms per monoblock, combining a discrete Class A MOSFET Analog Cell input stage with a high-current Class D output stage. The M700 is designed to receive signal from a preamplifier or DAC, so an appropriate line-level preamplifier or volume-control component is required between the Stellar Phono and M700 amplifiers for a complete playback system.

Features

• Dual CS618Q direct-drive turntable with quartz-stabilized 33, 45 and 78 RPM playback
• Factory-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
• Automatic tonearm lift and switchable auto-stop function
• Aluminium die-cast platter with heavy rubber mat
• Twin-gimbal aluminium tonearm with four precision ball bearings
• PS Audio Stellar Phono supports moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges
• Selectable gain and cartridge-loading options
• Two phono inputs for two tonearms
• Fully discrete FET design with Class A analog circuitry
• RCA and balanced XLR outputs from the Stellar Phono
• PS Audio Stellar M700 mono amplifier pair
• 350 watts into 8 ohms per monoblock
• 700 watts into 4 ohms per monoblock
• RCA single-ended and XLR balanced amplifier inputs
• 2-ohm stable for musical transients
• 12-volt trigger connectivity

Specifications

PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier

• Cartridge Support: Moving Magnet and Moving Coil
• Audio Inputs: RCA Unbalanced MM / MC
• Inputs: 2 inputs for 2 tonearms
• Audio Outputs: 1 stereo pair RCA unbalanced and 1 stereo pair XLR balanced
• MM Gain: 44 dB, 50 dB, 56 dB
• MC Gain: 60 dB, 66 dB, 72 dB
• MM Input Loading: 47 kOhms (100 pF)
• MC Input Loading: 60 ohms, 100 ohms, 200 ohms, 47 kOhms, Custom 1-1 kOhms
• Output Impedance: Less than 200 ohms unbalanced; less than 200 ohms per leg balanced
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.25 dB
• THD: Less than 0.01% at 0.5 V output / 1 kHz
• Maximum Output: 24 V RMS at 1% THD
• Overload Margin: Greater than 22 dB at 1 kHz
• S/N Ratio: MM greater than 82 dB A-weighted; MC greater than 74 dB A-weighted
• Interchannel Crosstalk: Greater than 74 dB
• Power Consumption: 26 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 17 x 13 x 3.25 in (43 x 33.02 x 8.255 cm)
• Weight: 21.6 lb (9.8 kg)
• Mains Power Input: IEC C14
• Remote Control: Included

PS Audio Stellar M700 Amplifiers

• Amplifier Type: Mono power amplifier pair
• Input Stage: Discrete Class A MOSFET Analog Cell
• Output Stage: High-current Class D
• Audio Inputs: RCA Unbalanced and XLR Balanced
• Output Power Into 8 Ohms: 350 W minimum per monoblock
• Output Power Into 4 Ohms: 700 W minimum per monoblock
• 2-Ohm Operation: Stable for musical transients
• Gain: 30.5 dB ±0.5 dB
• Sensitivity for Rated Output Power: 1.6 V
• Noise: 1 kHz at 700 W less than -105 dB
• Input Impedance: 50 kOhms unbalanced / 100 kOhms balanced
• Output Impedance: Less than 0.007 ohms at 50 Hz, 2.8 V RMS
• Damping Factor: Greater than 1100 into 8 ohms; greater than 550 into 4 ohms
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB; 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.1/-3.0 dB
• Idle Power Consumption: 23 W each
• DC Trigger Input: 3.5 mm, 5-15 VDC
• Speaker Outputs: Copper-base nickel-plated binding posts
• Dimensions Each (W x H x D): 17 x 3 x 12 in (43.2 x 7.6 x 30.5 cm); 13 in (33.0 cm) deep with connectors
• Stacked Dimensions: 17 x 6 x 12 in (43.2 x 15.2 x 30.5 cm)
• Weight: 13 lb (5.9 kg) each
• Mains Power Input: IEC C14

Dual CS618Q Turntable — CS618BKHG

• Drive: Direct Drive
• Speed Settings: 33 / 45 / 78 RPM
• Wow & Flutter: Less than ±0.07% DIN-rated
• Platter Material: Aluminium Die-Cast
• Platter Diameter: 305 mm (12.0 in)
• Platter Weight Including Mat: 1450 g (3.2 lb)
• Platter Mat: 2.5 mm Rubber
• Tonearm: Twin Gimbal, Statically Balanced
• Tonearm Bearing: 4 x ball-bearing / twin-gimbal mounting
• Effective Tonearm Length: 221.5 mm (8.72 in)
• Offset Angle: 25.6 degrees
• Overhang: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Stylus Pressure Range: 0 g to 4 g
• Cartridge Weight Range: 5 g to 9 g
• Factory-Installed Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue
• Automatic Functions: Auto-Stop / Automatic Tonearm Lift
• Plinth Material: MDF
• Connection: RCA Socket
• Connection to Phono Input: Yes
• Connection to Line Input: Yes
• Digital Output: No
• Dimensions with Closed Dustcover: 435 x 367 x 145 mm (17.1 x 14.4 x 5.7 in)
• Dimensions with Open Dustcover: Depth 415 mm (16.3 in) / Height 400 mm (15.7 in)
• Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
• Power Supply: External Power Supply
• Colour: Gloss Black
• Model: CS618BKHG

What's in the Box

• 1 x PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier
• 1 x PS Audio Stellar M700 Amplifier Pair
• 1 x Dual CS618Q Turntable