{"product_id":"ps-audio-stellar-strata-mk2","title":"PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2","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 · integrated · House of Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe heart of a complete two-channel system.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-lead\"\u003eStellar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-scope\"\u003eOne integrated amplifier. Speakers, source components, and an optional network streamer are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metrics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eper channel into 8 Ω, minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM + MC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephono inputs supported\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB + I²S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edigital connectivity\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-15416794611861-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416794611861-setup\"\u003eSystem setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416794611861-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416794611861-faq\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416794611861-resources\"\u003eManual \u0026amp; resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416794611861-design\" aria-label=\"Product design\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eStellar Strata MK2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom records to digital libraries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\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-strata-mk2-1.png?v=1791665505\" alt=\"PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 manufacturer product photograph 1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 — 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 Strata MK2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListening through speakers or headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/hos-ps-audio-stellar-strata-mk2-rear.jpg?v=1791668554\" alt=\"PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 rear connections\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 — rear connections\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416794611861-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\u003eChoose your sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect a turntable to the appropriate phono input, a digital source to the DAC, or a line-level source to an analog input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect the speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse compatible speakers and appropriate cable connections. Power down before wiring and check polarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan network playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a separate network streamer for online music, connected through a supported digital or analog input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416794611861-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 Strata MK2 — key manufacturer specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpeaker output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 W\/channel into 8 Ω minimum; 150 W\/channel into 4 Ω typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRating conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kHz, 1% THD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum speaker impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog line inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo RCA stereo pairs; one XLR stereo pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhono support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM: 40 dB, 47 kΩ \/ MC: 57 dB, 100 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo I²S; two coaxial; one optical; one USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker binding posts, RCA line output, ¼-inch headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 W × 2.8 H × 13.5 D in including connectors and knobs, excluding feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 lb \/ 9.5 kg\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-15416794611861-faq\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eBefore you choose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Strata MK2 stream music by itself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate network streamer for network playback. Strata MK2 provides digital inputs and a DAC, along with integrated amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, its phono stage supports MM and MC cartridges. Select the appropriate input and settings for the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416794611861-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-strata-mk2-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-airlens\"\u003eAirLens digital network bridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/ps-audio-aspen-fr5-loudspeaker\"\u003eAspen FR5 speaker pair\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":67679899746453,"sku":"STL-STRMK2-US-S","price":5064.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67679899779221,"sku":"STL-STRMK2-US-B","price":5064.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/ps-audio-stellar-strata-mk2-1.png?v=1791665505","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/en-ca\/products\/ps-audio-stellar-strata-mk2","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}