{"product_id":"ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3","title":"PS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__description:has(\u003e .hos-ps-research){width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;flex:0 0 100%}\n.hos-ps-research{width:100%;min-width:0;container-type:inline-size;--hos-ink:#193443;--hos-gold:#a87731;color:#243b48;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.hos-ps-research *{box-sizing:border-box}.hos-ps-research h2,.hos-ps-research h3{color:var(--hos-ink);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em}.hos-ps-research h2{font-size:clamp(26px,4cqw,44px);margin:0 0 22px}.hos-ps-research h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 14px}.hos-ps-research p{margin:0 0 20px}.hos-ps-research .hos-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--hos-gold);margin-bottom:14px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:48px 28px;background:#f3f5f5;border-top:3px solid var(--hos-gold)}.hos-ps-research .hos-lead{font-size:19px;max-width:850px}.hos-ps-research .hos-scope{font-size:14px;border-left:3px solid var(--hos-gold);padding-left:16px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:30px 0 0}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric{border-top:1px solid #cbd4d8;padding-top:16px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric strong{display:block;font-size:clamp(19px,3cqw,28px);color:var(--hos-ink);line-height:1.25}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric span{display:block;font-size:13px;margin-top:7px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 24px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3}.hos-ps-research a{color:var(--hos-ink);text-underline-offset:4px}.hos-ps-research .hos-section{padding:48px 0;scroll-margin-top:110px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story{display:grid;gap:26px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 44px}.hos-ps-research figure{margin:0;min-width:0}.hos-ps-research img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:570px;object-fit:contain;background:#f6f7f7;border-radius:3px}.hos-ps-research figcaption{font-size:12px;color:#58717e;margin-top:10px}.hos-ps-research .hos-cards{display:grid;gap:18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-card{padding:24px;background:#f3f5f5;border-top:2px solid var(--hos-gold)}.hos-ps-research .hos-card h3{font-size:20px}.hos-ps-research .hos-card p{margin:0;font-size:15px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-specs{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;table-layout:fixed;font-size:15px;box-shadow:none}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th,.hos-ps-research .hos-specs td{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3;padding:15px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th{width:36%;font-weight:600;background:#f3f5f5}.hos-ps-research details{border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3;padding:18px 0}.hos-ps-research summary{background:#9FBED3!important;color:#193443!important;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--hos-ink);list-style:revert}.hos-ps-research details p{margin:16px 0 0}.hos-ps-research .hos-footer{padding:30px;background:var(--hos-ink);color:white}.hos-ps-research .hos-footer h3,.hos-ps-research .hos-footer a{color:white}.hos-ps-research .hos-note{font-size:12px;color:#58717e;margin-top:18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-related{display:flex;gap:12px 24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}\n@container(min-width:700px){.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:56px 48px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story:nth-child(even) figure{order:-1}.hos-ps-research .hos-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@container(max-width:420px){.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:32px 18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metrics{gap:10px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric span{font-size:11px}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs{font-size:13px}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th,.hos-ps-research .hos-specs td{padding:12px 8px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003carticle class=\"hos-ps-research\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"hos-hero\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003ePS Audio · power · House of Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart with the power feeding your system.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-lead\"\u003eStellar PowerPlant 3 regenerates AC power for connected audio components. Instead of relying only on passive filtering, it uses an active conversion process to create a new AC waveform for its regenerated outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-scope\"\u003eOne U.S. configuration power regenerator. Connected audio components are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metrics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 VA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtinuous U.S. rating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 VA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeak rating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix U.S. outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"hos-nav\" aria-label=\"Product research sections\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416793825429-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416793825429-setup\"\u003eSystem setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416793825429-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416793825429-faq\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416793825429-resources\"\u003eManual \u0026amp; resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416793825429-design\" aria-label=\"Product design\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eStellar PowerPlant 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAC regeneration, explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncoming AC is converted to DC and then reconstructed as an AC waveform. This gives the regenerator control over its output rather than simply passing the incoming waveform through a filter. Voltage regulation and distortion reduction are the engineering objectives; the effect on a particular system depends on the equipment and incoming supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3-1.png?v=1791665313\" alt=\"PS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 manufacturer product photograph 1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 — product view\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eStellar PowerPlant 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose capacity by input demand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stellar PowerPlant 3 has a 300 VA continuous rating in the U.S. configuration described here. Add up the connected components’ AC input demand, allow operating headroom, and consider amplifier draw during playback. An amplifier’s speaker-output wattage is not its wall-power consumption. Confirm the regional version and follow the manual’s outlet and load guidance before connecting your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3-2.png?v=1791665322\" alt=\"PS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 manufacturer product photograph 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 — additional product view\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416793825429-setup\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eMake it work in your system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThoughtful setup makes the difference.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eList the connected loads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the components’ AC consumption figures, including amplifier demand, rather than adding speaker-output wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllow headroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep continuous loading within the regenerator’s specified capacity and follow the manual for outlet assignments and startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerify the installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm mains voltage, regional outlet type, branch-circuit requirements, and ventilation before connecting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416793825429-specs\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eThe details that matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hos-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003ePS Audio Stellar PowerPlant 3 — key manufacturer specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive AC power regenerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConfiguration described\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. version; regional outlet layouts and ratings differ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContinuous capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePeak capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 VA for 30 seconds, per manufacturer specification table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix U.S. outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 W × 3.25 H × 12 D in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch load, mains voltage, and branch circuit to the owner’s manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-note\"\u003eRatings are manufacturer specifications. Check the linked manual for complete operating conditions, regional requirements, and installation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416793825429-faq\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eBefore you choose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this just a passive power strip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A PowerPlant actively regenerates AC at its regenerated outputs. Follow the manual for the specific outlet modes and regional configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I choose the size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the system’s AC input demand with the continuous capacity and allow headroom. House of Stereo can help review the intended component list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416793825429-resources\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep researching.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/hos-ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3-owners-guide.pdf?v=1791669589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the manufacturer’s owner’s guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-related\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/ps-audio-perfectwave-powerplant-12\"\u003ePowerPlant 12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/ps-audio-directstream-power-plant-20\"\u003ePowerPlant 20\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cfooter class=\"hos-footer\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLet’s make the whole system work together.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Stereo can help with component matching, connections, and placement. Tell us what you listen to, what you own, and what you want to improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk with House of Stereo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":67679897813141,"sku":"STL-P3-US-S","price":4340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67679897845909,"sku":"STL-P3-US-B","price":4340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3-1.png?v=1791665313","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/en-ca\/products\/ps-audio-stellar-power-plant-3","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}