Improved Power Supplies FS
heiney9
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I've been down a few roads in regards to power supplies. All were rewarding and ALL improved upon the standard SMPS walwarts supplied with associated gear. I've finally got things set and these are "extras" I no longer need.
iFi iPower2 Power Supply - I have (2) of these that are slightly different cosmetically. 7/10 for age and I'm not the original owner - no issues cosmetically that stand out
12V/1.8A (both) - comes with all accessories. Google for more info on how they supress noise.
$50 each plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means
Here is an in depth review by our very own Darqueknight w/measurements.
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=161895.0
Unit A
Unit B
Photos are photos of the units I bought on USam
BRZHiFi - dual 12V/1.5A dc linear power supply. I paid extra for the "better" Talema transformer ($21). 9/10 - bought new by me.
This is a very nice linear supply with quality parts I bought from China. It works well, but it does get very warm. I'm told the case is used as a heatsink for the regulator. It's seen light use. Comes w/ (2) dc power cords.
$75 plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means.
Welbourne Labs - 5V/3A - linear power supply w/split bobbin transformer. 7/10 simply because of age. It sat hooked up in one spot most of its life.
I used this with my Squeezebox Touch and it was phenomenal. Hand built with very high quality parts. High quality PCB. Split bobbin construction provides superior isolation and low capacitive coupling. Comes with custom 2' dc power cord.
$125 plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means
My final configurations (and why these are up for sale) - (2) 12V iFi iPower X adapters for my router and modem and a Keces DC-116 dual linear 12V/3A & 5V/3A for the EtherRegen and Blue Sound Node3 (not yet installed linear module, but soon).
Thanks for looking post interest here or PM
H9
iFi iPower2 Power Supply - I have (2) of these that are slightly different cosmetically. 7/10 for age and I'm not the original owner - no issues cosmetically that stand out
12V/1.8A (both) - comes with all accessories. Google for more info on how they supress noise.
$50 each plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means
Here is an in depth review by our very own Darqueknight w/measurements.
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=161895.0
Unit A
Unit B
Photos are photos of the units I bought on USam
BRZHiFi - dual 12V/1.5A dc linear power supply. I paid extra for the "better" Talema transformer ($21). 9/10 - bought new by me.
This is a very nice linear supply with quality parts I bought from China. It works well, but it does get very warm. I'm told the case is used as a heatsink for the regulator. It's seen light use. Comes w/ (2) dc power cords.
$75 plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means.
Welbourne Labs - 5V/3A - linear power supply w/split bobbin transformer. 7/10 simply because of age. It sat hooked up in one spot most of its life.
I used this with my Squeezebox Touch and it was phenomenal. Hand built with very high quality parts. High quality PCB. Split bobbin construction provides superior isolation and low capacitive coupling. Comes with custom 2' dc power cord.
$125 plus shipping/PayPal FF or discuss other means
My final configurations (and why these are up for sale) - (2) 12V iFi iPower X adapters for my router and modem and a Keces DC-116 dual linear 12V/3A & 5V/3A for the EtherRegen and Blue Sound Node3 (not yet installed linear module, but soon).
Thanks for looking post interest here or PM
H9
"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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Don't suppose you have any 24v DC power supplies that you want to part with?...Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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Don't suppose you have any 24v DC power supplies that you want to part with?...
Sorry, I do not. Put the (2) 12's together...lol 😂
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
The Welbourne is pending sale
All others still available. The iFi's are nifty little units if you have a crappy walwart.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
The Welbourne is ****SOLD****"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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I'll take the BRZHiFi and the two iFi PS's.
(Ship to 29732 in SC for shipping costs)
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
I'll take the BRZHiFi and the two iFi PS's.
(Ship to 29732 in SC for shipping costs)
Tom
Awesome Tom. I'll get you a quote today some time.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
I was going to put all 3 in the same box, but the BRZ comes with such a nice shipping box with foam, etc. It would be a shame not to ship it in its original box.
So I'll get a quote for (2) pkgs. The iFi's should be able to be shipped in a single box, they are also in their original packing.
I'll get back with you after dinner.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
No worries and no rush. Seriously. I'll get them when I get them. Enjoy your evening if you want to.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
You have a PM"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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everything is $old
Thanks everyone
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
The Welbourne is pending sale
All others still available. The iFi's are nifty little units if you have a crappy walwart.
H9
Wish ya had the iFi Zen Phono at a good price to go with it. Been trying to figure one of these into my budget for awhile now. I've heard nothing but good things about the iFi products.
Best wishes on the sale, Brocko! -
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The Welbourne is pending sale
All others still available. The iFi's are nifty little units if you have a crappy walwart.
H9
Wish ya had the iFi Zen Phono at a good price to go with it. Been trying to figure one of these into my budget for awhile now. I've heard nothing but good things about the iFi products.
Best wishes on the sale, Brocko!
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1IFZAIRPHO
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1IFIPOWER2
Audio Advisor always seems to have demos, open box items all the time.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
That's a way alot of dealers sell new sealed gear below map- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I bought both of my current iFi X power supplies as demo's. They were open, but didn't appear to have much use. One of them didn't see use at al based on how the internal packing was untouched.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
The Welbourne is pending sale
All others still available. The iFi's are nifty little units if you have a crappy walwart.
H9
Wish ya had the iFi Zen Phono at a good price to go with it. Been trying to figure one of these into my budget for awhile now. I've heard nothing but good things about the iFi products.
Best wishes on the sale, Brocko!
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1IFZAIRPHO
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1IFIPOWER2
Audio Advisor always seems to have demos, open box items all the time.
H9
Not a bad price for the Air Phono, but I'd prefer the Zen Phono. 199.00 is the going price at all etailers with these. I've heard really good reviews on them.
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=IFZENPHO
