Placed images in exported PSDs are pixelated

I'm making large prints (40x60) from Illustrator files, and the print plugin requires Photoshop. I am converting the AI file's Document Color Mode to RGB, then exporting to PSD as high-resolution 300ppi, using artboards.
When I export the AI files to PSD and view them in PS, the photographic elements appear pixelated at 100% whereas the text & graphics are smooth and high-res. I've checked the linked photographic files, and they are not pixelated. So what I've had to do is export editable PSDs from AI using the "Write Layers" option, open the files in PS, and then re-place the photographic elements so that they are no longer pixelated.
FYI, Anti-Aliasing is set to Art Optimized (Supersampling). The AI and PS files are both sized to 40x60, and the PSD is opening as 300ppi.
Any idea why this is happening?

If you are linked to the exact same photographic elements that you are replacing manually, then this should not be happening. Check your links palette that you do not have any embed icons such as the top link (looks like an old MacPaint icon).
If you just want flattened images, try saving your .ai files as .eps, then opening them in Photoshop and saving as .psd.
There is a pixel limit when exporting .ai files to .psd, and with 40" x 60" @ 300 dpi that you should have gotten an error on, though they may have increased that limit in CS6.

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