PS Audio · integrated · House of Stereo
The heart of a complete two-channel system.
Stellar Strata MK2 brings amplification, volume control, digital conversion, and an MM/MC phono stage into one component. Connect speakers and your sources to build a stereo system with fewer separate boxes.
One integrated amplifier. Speakers, source components, and an optional network streamer are separate.
Stellar Strata MK2
From records to digital libraries
A built-in phono stage supports moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, while the DAC accepts USB, optical, coaxial, and I²S sources. Analog line inputs accommodate other components. This is an integrated amplifier with digital inputs; network listening uses a separate streamer connected to a compatible input.
Stellar Strata MK2
Listening through speakers or headphones
A front-panel ¼-inch headphone connection offers another way to listen. Speaker outputs drive the main system, and a line output provides additional connection flexibility. Three PCM filter choices let you explore the DAC’s available reconstruction settings. Keep source format, output level, and speaker load in mind when planning the installation.
Make it work in your system
Thoughtful setup makes the difference.
Choose your sources
Connect a turntable to the appropriate phono input, a digital source to the DAC, or a line-level source to an analog input.
Connect the speakers
Use compatible speakers and appropriate cable connections. Power down before wiring and check polarity.
Plan network playback
Use a separate network streamer for online music, connected through a supported digital or analog input.
The details that matter
Specifications
| Speaker output | 100 W/channel into 8 Ω minimum; 150 W/channel into 4 Ω typical |
|---|---|
| Rating conditions | 1 kHz, 1% THD |
| Minimum speaker impedance | 4 Ω |
| Analog line inputs | Two RCA stereo pairs; one XLR stereo pair |
| Phono support | MM: 40 dB, 47 kΩ / MC: 57 dB, 100 Ω |
| Digital inputs | Two I²S; two coaxial; one optical; one USB |
| Outputs | Speaker binding posts, RCA line output, ¼-inch headphones |
| Dimensions | 17 W × 2.8 H × 13.5 D in including connectors and knobs, excluding feet |
| Weight | 21 lb / 9.5 kg |
Ratings are manufacturer specifications. Check the linked manual for complete operating conditions, regional requirements, and installation instructions.
Before you choose
Common questions
Does Strata MK2 stream music by itself?
Use a separate network streamer for network playback. Strata MK2 provides digital inputs and a DAC, along with integrated amplification.
Can I connect a turntable?
Yes, its phono stage supports MM and MC cartridges. Select the appropriate input and settings for the cartridge.
Keep researching.
Read the manufacturer’s owner’s guide (PDF)
