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PS Audio Power Plant Premier THD Output Results

I recently purchased a used PS Audio Power Plant Premier.

After installing the unit and plugging in my LED TV, Oppo Blu-Ray Player, and Marantz Pre-Amp I checked the PPP's THD output results and I am getting a 1% THD on the output.

I sent an email to PS Audio and was told that the PPP should be providing me with an THD output of .4 to .5% in order to be working properly. The tech at PS Audio suggested that my PPP may need to have the regenerator rebuilt at a cost of $250 plus I have to pay for shipping both ways so I am looking at a $300 repair bill.

Basically, I would like to hear from any PPP owners to find out what your THD output readings are when you have your connected gear powered on and running through the PPP.

I am a bit skeptical that there is a problem with my PPP as I am getting a THD output of 1% which is only .5% higher than what PS Audio claims my PPP should be delivering.
southernphoenix
southernphoenix OP
11 posts
 
Addendum:

I sent PS Audio a reply asking them why I was told one thing by one employee and the opposite from another and they just responded.

Apparently, the other employee thought that I had said that I was getting .1% THD on the output when in fact I said 1% THD. He went on to say that I should be seeing aboutr .4% THD on the output side with a 2.5% THD on the input side which is what I was originally told by the other PS Audio employee....

I give up....

My new name for PS Audio is BS Audio.....

Anyone want to buy a PPP.....
roscoeiii's avatar
roscoeiii
1,155 posts
 
Sure. I will take it.
southernphoenix OP
11 posts
 
Roscoeiii,

Please send me a message via private email.
ait
480 posts
 
I've had both the PPP and the P5, and the P5 is by far a superior unit. Better built, better performance in terms of % distortion, and it sounds better too (more punch in the bass).

I'd recommend the upgrade from the PPP any time.
southernphoenix OP
11 posts
 
I'm sure the P5 is better, it also costs $3,500 which is way more than I can afford and would ever spend on a piece of gear like this.

I'll stick with my PPP for now and one day when I can get a used P3 or P5 for under $1,000 I will upgrade.
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