PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player
The PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player represents the pinnacle of optical disc playback, unlocking the full potential of your cherished CD and SACD collection. Decades of engineering expertise have led to a transport so precise and revealing, it uncovers layers of musical detail you’ve never heard before.
Built as the finest disc transport in PS Audio’s 43-year history, it delivers breathtaking accuracy, dimensionality, and realism. With galvanically isolated outputs and an ultra-low jitter design, every note emerges with newfound clarity.
When paired with a high-end DAC, the PMG Signature reveals the pure DSD layer of SACDs via I²S, granting access to master-level sound. This is not merely a playback device, it’s a revelation in musical fidelity.
Designed for Absolute Purity
At the heart of the PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player lies an obsessive pursuit of sonic perfection. PS Audio engineers designed this transport with a galvanically isolated output stage, separating the digital signal path from any potential sources of electrical noise.
This isolation ensures that nothing interferes with the delicate data stream, resulting in vanishingly low noise floors and exceptional imaging precision. A built-in Digital Lens re-clocking circuit delivers perfectly timed data to your DAC, producing a sound that is effortless, spacious, and remarkably lifelike.
The player’s substantial chassis-within-a-chassis construction eliminates vibration and resonance, preserving the integrity of every detail. From its quiet operation to its astonishing depth and realism, the PMG Signature defines state-of-the-art digital playback.
Unmatched Performance and Versatility
The PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player supports a wide range of media, including SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and audio-data DVDs, as well as files played directly from USB storage. It handles virtually every audio format—MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, ALAC, and more—with ease.
When paired with compatible PS Audio DACs, the player unlocks the native DSD layer of SACDs through its I²S output, reproducing music exactly as mastering engineers intended. Multiple output options—XLR, BNC, coaxial, and I²S—provide the flexibility to integrate seamlessly with any high-end system.
The result is a transport capable of turning every disc into a high-resolution performance, offering realism, air, and emotional depth unmatched by any digital server or streaming platform.
Advanced Engineering and Technology
Every aspect of the PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player is crafted for uncompromising performance. Its advanced Digital Lens technology and FPGA-based signal processing ensure perfect data retrieval and transmission with virtually zero jitter.
Separate power regulators and a large analogue power supply maintain signal stability, while near-field latch placement enhances timing precision. The player’s memory-based architecture buffers and re-clocks all data before playback, achieving smoother, more musical results. Its fully balanced dual-output design supports double-rate DoP when using both XLR or BNC outputs in tandem.
Every engineering choice, from the precision-machined drive mechanism to the robust internal shielding—serves one purpose: to preserve the emotional truth of music. The PMG Signature isn’t just a player. It’s an instrument of discovery.
Build Quality, Specifications, and Craftsmanship
The PS Audio PMG Signature SACD Player reflects PS Audio’s dedication to beauty, reliability, and sonic excellence. Measuring 17.5 inches wide by 4.3 inches high and weighing over 30 pounds, it embodies solid construction and acoustic stability.
Available in black or silver finishes, it blends seamlessly into any high-end system while exuding understated elegance. With a power consumption of only 25 watts and compatibility with global voltages, it is both efficient and robust.
Its chassis-within-a-chassis design reduces external interference, ensuring the purest playback environment. This Signature edition bears the personal mark of PS Audio’s founder—an emblem of passion and pride. For music lovers who seek the ultimate expression of disc-based performance, the PMG Signature SACD Player is the definitive choice.
Specifications:
- Unit Weight - 30.3 lbs (13.7 kg)
- Unit Dimensions - 14 3/4” x 17 1/2” x 4 3/8” (with feet) / 375 mm x 445 mm x 112 mm (with feet)
- Shipping Weight - 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)
- Shipping Dimensions - 20 1/2” x 24” x 10” / 521 mm x 610 mm x 254 mm
- Colour Options - Black, Silver
- Input Power - 120VAC or 230VAC, 50 or 60Hz
- Power Consumption - 25W
- Supported Media - SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R*, DVD-RW*, DVD+R*, DVD+RW* (*Audio data file only)
- USB Drive Support - USB Flash Drive with audio files
- Supported File Formats - MP3/WMA/AAC (~48kHz/320kbps), WAV/FLAC/AIFF (~192kHz/24bit), ALAC (~96kHz/24bit), DSD (~5.6MHz)
- I2S Output - 1 output for PCM and DSD (raw)
- Coaxial Output - 1 output for PCM and DoP
- BNC Output - 2 outputs for PCM and DoP (use in tandem for double-rate DoP)
- XLR Balanced Output - 2 outputs for PCM and DoP (use in tandem for double-rate DoP)
