{"product_id":"ps-audio-stellargold-dac","title":"PS Audio StellarGold DAC","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 · dac · House of Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParallel conversion. A discrete analog finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-lead\"\u003eStellarGold DAC is a dedicated digital-to-analog converter for a computer, digital transport, or separate streamer. Its parallel conversion architecture feeds a fully balanced, discrete analog output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-scope\"\u003eOne DAC. A network streamer is separate if network music is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metrics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein parallel per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB + I²S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-resolution inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR + RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanalog outputs\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-15416795037845-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416795037845-setup\"\u003eSystem setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416795037845-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416795037845-faq\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416795037845-resources\"\u003eManual \u0026amp; resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416795037845-design\" aria-label=\"Product design\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eStellarGold DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConversion through multiple paths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS Audio’s implementation uses four DACs in parallel for each channel with ESS ES9038PRO technology. A discrete Class A output circuit built around JFET and bipolar devices carries the resulting analog signal to the outputs. The design separates digital conversion from the analog stage rather than ending the signal path at the converter chip.\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-stellargold-dac-1.jpg?v=1791665586\" alt=\"PS Audio StellarGold DAC manufacturer product photograph 1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio StellarGold DAC — 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\"\u003eStellarGold DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the input for your source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB connects a compatible computer or streamer; I²S connects a compatible digital transport, and coaxial or optical inputs accommodate other sources. The HDMI-shaped I²S connector is an audio interface with a specific pin arrangement, not an HDMI television connection. StellarGold does not include a network streamer. Its volume control can be used where the downstream system is configured appropriately.\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-stellargold-dac-rear.jpg?v=1791668525\" alt=\"PS Audio StellarGold DAC rear connections\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio StellarGold DAC — rear connections\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416795037845-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\u003eMatch the digital input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the connection your transport or computer supports. Sample-rate and DSD limits vary by interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck output mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fixed output into a preamplifier. If using variable output directly with amplification, configure it carefully at a low starting level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfirm I²S compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HDMI-shaped I²S connector is not a television HDMI port. Confirm pin configuration and format support at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416795037845-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 StellarGold DAC — key manufacturer specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConverter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9038PRO; four DACs in parallel per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully balanced, discrete Class A JFET \/ bipolar\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\"\u003eUSB formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM through 384 kHz; DSD through DSD128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eI²S formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM through 768 kHz; DSD through DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA 2 V RMS; XLR 4 V RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 W × 3 H × 12 D in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5 lb \/ 10.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMains voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel-specific; confirm your regional version\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-15416795037845-faq\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eBefore you choose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with a preamplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Connect its analog outputs to a suitable line input and configure output level as described in the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect I²S to a TV’s HDMI port?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The connector shape does not make this a television HDMI interface. I²S compatibility must be checked with the audio source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416795037845-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-stellargold-dac-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=\"\/es\/products\/ps-audio-airlens\"\u003eAirLens digital network bridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-preamplifier\"\u003ePMG Signature Preamplifier\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=\"\/es\/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":67679900532885,"sku":"STG-DAC-US-S","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67679900565653,"sku":"STG-DAC-US-B","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/ps-audio-stellargold-dac-1.jpg?v=1791665586","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/es\/products\/ps-audio-stellargold-dac","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}