The Stellar M1200 is a Mono Power Amplifier by PS Audio that delivers Signal to noise over 112dB at 1200W. Damping factor over 1100 at 8 ohms. Sold as a pair, $6,998 the pair.. It was released in 2020. It is a 1-channel design using a Class D output stage. The Stellar M1200 is a hybrid, with vacuum tubes in the preamplifier stage feeding a solid-state output. Speakers connect via Binding Post. PS Audio Stellar M1200 has an MSRP of 3499$.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The PS Audio Stellar M1200 is rated at 600 watts RMS into 8-ohms. PS Audio provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of under 0.005% at 1kHz, 1W into 4 ohms which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 600 watts into 8-ohms at under 0.005% at 1kHz, 1W into 4 ohms
- 1200 watts into 4-ohms
- 112dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 600 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the PS Audio Stellar M1200?
600 W into 8 ohms, 1,200 W into 4.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
When pairing the PS Audio Stellar M1200 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the PS Audio Stellar M1200 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the PS Audio Stellar M1200 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the PS Audio Stellar M1200, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
PS Audio Stellar M1200 has total of 1 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
PS Audio Stellar M1200 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your PS Audio Stellar M1200. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
PS Audio Stellar M1200 doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, PS Audio Stellar M1200 has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
PS Audio Stellar M1200 External Dimensions and Weight
PS Audio Stellar M1200 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3.75 x 17.00 x 12.00 inch (95.3 x 431.8 x 304.8 mm ). The unit weighs
12.2 kg (26.9 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the PS Audio Stellar M1200 is approximately 1316.1cm2 / 204.0inch2.
- Width: 431.8mm (17.00")
- Height: 95.3mm (3.75")
- Depth: 304.8mm (12.00")
- Weight: 12.2 kg (26.9 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1316.1cm2 / 204.0inch2
- Volume: ~12.5 liter / 3.3 gallon
Available colors
PS Audio Stellar M1200 is available in Black and Silver color options.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the PS Audio Stellar M1200 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for PS Audio Stellar M1200
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the PS Audio Stellar M1200 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
PS Audio |
| Full Model Name |
PS Audio Stellar M1200 |
| Release Date |
2020 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
1 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Hybrid (vacuum tube and solid state) |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
600 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
1200 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
under 0.005% at 1kHz, 1W into 4 ohms |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
112 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
1 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding Post |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
95.3mm (3.75") |
| Width |
431.8mm (17.00") |
| Depth |
304.8mm (12.00") |
| Weight |
12.2 kg (26.9 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black, Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
How much power does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 have?
The PS Audio Stellar M1200 delivers Signal to noise over 112dB at 1200W. Damping factor over 1100 at 8 ohms. Sold as a pair, $6,998 the pair.. Its output almost doubles into 4 ohms, which points to a strong power supply that can hold its composure with demanding, low-impedance speakers.
Does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 use vacuum tubes?
Partly. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 is a hybrid - vacuum tubes in the input and driver stages feed a solid-state output stage, so it takes some of the character of a valve amplifier with the power and the load tolerance of a transistor one.
How long do the tubes in the PS Audio Stellar M1200 last?
Output valves are a consumable. In normal domestic use a set lasts somewhere between about 2,000 and 5,000 hours - a few years for most people - and they degrade gradually rather than failing outright. Input and driver valves last far longer, often the life of the amplifier. Check the warranty card before you buy: valves are almost never covered by the amplifier's own parts warranty, and are usually warranted separately for 90 days to a year.
What amplifier class is the PS Audio Stellar M1200?
The PS Audio Stellar M1200 uses a Class D amplifier design. Class D is a modern switching design that runs cool and wastes very little energy as heat, which is how makers fit high power into a compact, light chassis.
Does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 have a built-in DAC?
No. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the PS Audio Stellar M1200?
No. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 have Bluetooth?
No. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 have a headphone output?
No. The PS Audio Stellar M1200 does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the PS Audio Stellar M1200 cost?
The PS Audio Stellar M1200 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $3,499.
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