A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?

To the OP:
The answers to yours questions are:
Yes, Yes, and Yes.
I am very fortunate that an audio company PS Audio exists and right in my back yard.
Paul sends out a daily dialogue to patrons every day, which CEO does that on this planet. 

I stumbled upon Paul McGowan's YouTube Vids which caused me to re-invest (?) myself in my already wonderful music system. Replacing my Audio Research Transport was no easy parting, but the PS Audio transport took everything to a new level. I am awaiting delivery of my new ( used ) PS DAC on Monday to experience the magic of I2S connects between the two, the streaming benefits, and to continue the adventure into musical "nirvana" .  Re-discovery on my music library awaits .   I see PS mono blocks in my future also .
PS  = Perfect Sound , Professional Service, Passionate Staff, Prominent Style , Powerful System !    No Hype ... IMO     

I am a subscriber to Paul’s videos on YouTube, have been for a while, and although some talk about big improvement using expensive cables, I usually like what he says!
He seams like a down to earth good man, and if I lived closer I would not mind listening to their system, love the playlist he put out, am listening to Mari Kodama on my Graham Audio LS 5/9 as I am writing this, beautiful playing and great sound quality.

Though I rarely post on any forums, I too am compelled to assign accolades where they are due.  My first PSA unit was a P10 power plant.  What it did for my system was not subtle.  I now own three P10's, two utilized in my 2 channel setup and the other in my home theater.  The only components in my 2 channel system yet to be supplanted by PSA are a pair of Parasound JC-1's.  I have a Directream DAC Sr., BHK Pre, and a PWT (having trouble justifying a new DMP since I rarely play cd's). I've heard a lot of systems with far more expensive components than mine,  yet when I settle in and listen again at home, my ears reassure me of the wisdom in choosing PSA components.  

I have always had mostly big box stuff. I purchased PS Audio Stellar Dac/Pre Amp and Stellar S300 Amp to drive my Tannoy speakers. I can honestly say I didn't know what a true difference an upgrade could make. Very happy with PS Audio!!!
Scott