PSE Studio 4 amplifier - any good?

It's as good as anything near it's price range,in fact,BETTER.

Bob

I don't know about the Studio 4's, but the studio V monoblocks are excellent. I have a pair of the Special Editions that are great, along with their PHE hybrid preamp. Great sounds, especially plugged in to a Power plant.

I own both studio 4 stereo and and studio five monoblocks and have been very happy with them for over 10 years. My current office system is rega planet, studio SL preamp, studio five mono blocks recently upgraded, all Nordost blue heaven wire balanced to the amps with a new pair of Totem Arros. I ran this system unbalanced with the Studio Four while the 5's were being upgraded and the sound for a small system was still stunning. It is the most musical and reavealing system I've ever put together for a small space for the money. I think Dean at PSE does a great job and his equipment at this price point new or used is still hard to beat. It just got better when the upgraded 5's got back. I'd reccomend. ACR

Pleased to hear that Dean (PSE) is still producing a world class product as always. He is a terrific person and a great engineer.

Years ago when no one was discussing the subject, he was instrumental in getting me to upgrade my electrical system.

I owned several of his amps, and years ago following his suggestion, ran Vandersteens fours, using two pair of PSE mono blocks. No doubt his current line is much improved since then.

I'm biased. Bought a Studio I preamp and Studio II Amp in 1977. Dean upgraded both in 1980 for $75 each. Bought an Adcom in 1988--slightly better than the II. In 1990, the Studio II needed repair. Cost $120. In 1995 bought a Studio IV when I built my home theater system. Vastly superior to the Adcom. Shortly afterwards, crossed two speaker cables and damaged the new IV. Dean repaired it for $110. Last year I replaced the Adcom (which was deteriorating sonicly) with a used IV.

I still use the Studio I for my TT pre-preamp and the Studio II for my back speakers.

One of my Studio IV's has a detachable power cord. The other does not.

I'm pleased with my PSEs. My only question is that Dean must be nearing retirement. Not sure what will happen after he leaves the business.