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PS Audio PMG S400 vs PS Audio PMG S200
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PS Audio PMG S400

Power Amplifier | 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms

PS Audio PMG S400
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PS Audio PMG S200

Power Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

PS Audio PMG S200
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PS Audio PMG S400 vs PS Audio PMG S200 Power Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing PMG S400 and PMG S200, two Power Amplifiers by PS Audio. Let's have a brief look at the main features of PS Audio PMG S400 and PS Audio PMG S200 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsPS Audio PMG S400PS Audio PMG S200
PowerFirst 10W per channel in Class A. Damping factor over 240 at 8 ohms.First 10W per channel in Class A. Damping factor over 240 at 8 ohms.
Amplifier classClass A/ABClass A/AB
Built-in DACNoNo
Phono inputNoNo
Headphone outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Weight25.90kg / 57lbs25.50kg / 56.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)8.00" x 17.50" x 16.00"
203.2 x 444.5 x 406.4 mm
8.00" x 17.50" x 16.00"
203.2 x 444.5 x 406.4 mm

What size room are the PS Audio PMG S400 and PS Audio PMG S200 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment PS Audio PMG S400 PS Audio PMG S200
Near-field Are you nuts? Poor
Small Room Bad Average
Mid-size Room Poor Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Good Poor

PMG S400 and PMG S200 are members of PS Audio's PMG series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

PS Audio PMG Series History
Model Watts RMS (8-ohms) Minimum Impedance Built-in DAC
PS Audio PMG S400
200 watts-ohmsNo
PS Audio PMG S200
100 watts-ohmsNo
PS Audio PMG M400
  
200 watts-ohmsNo
PS Audio PMG M800
  
400 watts-ohmsNo

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.


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Reasons to choose PS Audio PMG S400 over PS Audio PMG S200
Watts into 8-ohms 200 watts vs 100 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 400 watts vs 200 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers

Reasons to choose PS Audio PMG S200 over PS Audio PMG S400
MSRP Price(*) 7,999USD vs 9,999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the PS Audio PMG S400 and PS Audio PMG S200 differs from each other.

PS Audio PMG S400 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • XLR Input Port
PS Audio PMG S200 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • XLR Input Port
Outputs
Outputs
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