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DaveHo
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Looking to replace my DAC's switching power supply with a linear power supply. Not looking to spend more than $100. Am considering the following units from eBay:
ebay.com/itm/Zerozone-DC9V-3A-HIFI-Linear-Power-supply-for-amp-DAC-external-PSU-LPS/111981585915?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39242%26meid%3D208b90ce436c40faa136fd2c0ee92030%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131737843438
ebay.com/itm/Talema-transformer-External-Linear-Power-Supply-PSU-for-DAC-with-digital-display-/131737843438?hash=item1eac2ff6ee:g:0AwAAOSwd4tT5fX4
ebay.com/itm/External-Linear-Power-Supply-DC-for-CM6631-XMOS-DAC-USB-converter-led-display-/131034415051?hash=item1e82427fcb:g:4pkAAOxyM89ScMSq
ebay.com/itm/15W-Regulated-PSU-DC-Linear-power-supply-LPS-5V-6V-7V-9V-12V-15V-18V-24V-/162195133700?hash=item25c3955504:g:TNUAAOSwnFZXVp5d
Any one of these stand out above the others? A couple have the option of using a Talema transformer instead. Worth the extra cost in this application? Any other options I should consider? DACS would be a Peachtree DaciT or an SMSL M8.
ebay.com/itm/Zerozone-DC9V-3A-HIFI-Linear-Power-supply-for-amp-DAC-external-PSU-LPS/111981585915?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39242%26meid%3D208b90ce436c40faa136fd2c0ee92030%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131737843438
ebay.com/itm/Talema-transformer-External-Linear-Power-Supply-PSU-for-DAC-with-digital-display-/131737843438?hash=item1eac2ff6ee:g:0AwAAOSwd4tT5fX4
ebay.com/itm/External-Linear-Power-Supply-DC-for-CM6631-XMOS-DAC-USB-converter-led-display-/131034415051?hash=item1e82427fcb:g:4pkAAOxyM89ScMSq
ebay.com/itm/15W-Regulated-PSU-DC-Linear-power-supply-LPS-5V-6V-7V-9V-12V-15V-18V-24V-/162195133700?hash=item25c3955504:g:TNUAAOSwnFZXVp5d
Any one of these stand out above the others? A couple have the option of using a Talema transformer instead. Worth the extra cost in this application? Any other options I should consider? DACS would be a Peachtree DaciT or an SMSL M8.
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Also this one. A little over the budget, but the case is nicer.
ebay.com/itm/25VA-TALEMA-Low-Noise-LPS-DC-12V-Linear-Power-Supply-psu-option-5V-9V-15V-18V-/262513041585?hash=item3d1eff20b1:g:sW4AAOSwwo1XfS6S -
DaveHo,
Did you ever try one of these power supplies?
If so, does is it quiet (transformer hum/noise)?Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
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Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
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Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video
"All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER" -
I have not. The SMSL I use with the headphone setup at work sounds great. I think the Senheiser Momentums are the current weak link. At home,frankly the Peachtree DACit is not worth spending money on. It's a pretty mediocre DAC and is on my list to be replaced.
