Paul Hynes Power Supplies

[Paul Hynes]

Price list current 17/03/12.

All products are custom built to order.

The prices below are my prices for power supply and module upgrades for the Technics SL1200/SL1210. AoS forum members. If you are an AoS forum member I have agreed with Marco, the owner of the forum that, for power supplies specifically for the Technics SL1200/SL1210, you can have a 10% discount on these prices.

These power supplies can also be customised to upgrade power supplies for a wide variety of audio equipment where different voltage and current parameters can be specified. For example : Caiman DAC, Squeezebox (SB3, Duet, Touch), Altmann DAC, Weiss and M2Tech products, Computer audio server power supplies, hard drives and add on soundcards etc. The SR7 is also available in a multi-rail version (all rails galvanically isolated to prevent ground loop interaction between individual items of equipment). I like to discuss customer’s application requirements to ensure I can offer a correctly specified power supply upgrade solution and I can quote prices for your application once this specification has been achieved. The SL1200 power supply upgrade prices below can be used as a guide but prices may vary with customisation.

SR3-21 series 2 £180 (while PCB stocks last)
SR3-21 series 3 £270
DC3C OFC DC lead £035

SR5-21/27 £525
DC5C OFC DC lead £045

SR7EHD-21/27 £650 (with silver plated XLR DC connector)
SR7EHD-21/27 £680 (with XL low impedance DC connector)
DC7C OFC DC lead £045

All DC leads terminated with silver plated 4 pin XLR at the power supply end.

DC7CXL fine silver DC lead £082 (with silver plated XLR typically 3 milliohm)
DC7CXL fine silver DC lead £112 (with XL low impedance connector > 1 milliohm)

All DC lead prices are for 1 metre lengths.

External PSU regulator module for DIY power supply assembly and internal regulator upgrades for the SL1200 (the regulator module used in the SR7 is not available as a DIY module)

PR3iTD £100 (This external PSU upgrade module is used in the SR5)
TDR21 dual 21 volt regulator module £160 (Internal upgrade)
S1709v4LN regulator module £036 (Internal upgrade)
Z1705LN regulator module £036 (Internal upgrade)

Insured carriage and packing is extra and will be quoted for the delivery address on request. The 10% discount does not apply to shipping costs.

All of my products are custom built to order. Orders are placed in the build schedule on receipt of cleared funds. Under normal circumstances the build schedule lead-time is currently 25 to 30 working days for SR3 power supplies and the DIY modules. The SR5 and SR7 power supply lead-time is currently between 36 to 48 working days. Circumstances beyond my control can affect lead times, for example materials procurement may have variable lead times from suppliers if out of stock at time of ordering.

Payment can be via PayPal by sending funds, with 3.4% added to cover the Paypal fees, to paul@paulhynesdesign.com in GBP. Please remember to include details of what you are ordering and ensure that a delivery address is also included. Alternatively payment can be by bank transfer, adding £6 for the Barclays processing fee, or in the UK over the counter at any branch of Barclays, or via the “Fast Payment” bill payment scheme that some banks now operate in the UK, with no additional fees. If this method of payment is chosen I will forward details of the bank collection account to enable payment.

My worldwide guarantee covers parts and labour for three years from receipt of goods, subject to correct application, and is transferable should you decide to re-sell at a later date. I also give a 30 day, return if not satisfied with product performance guarantee. This allows a reasonable burn in period before appraisal.

Order cancellations before shipping. Occasionally I get customers who request cancellation of their orders. The reasons are usually that their financial position has changed or they have changed their equipment and my product is no longer required. This is custom build and very different from buying items “off the shelf” so I have to apply some conditions to orders to ensure I do not suffer financially from order cancellations. In principal, under these circumstances I am happy to issue a refund, however as I have usually begun the preparation work for the order, and ordered and paid for the materials for the order, enough time should be allowed for the transfer of the order to another customer to occur. This is because the materials for the order have already been paid for to action the materials order and it is unfair to expect me to carry this financial burden because your circumstances have changed. Generally custom products are re-sold relatively quickly so you should not have to wait too long for a refund. Some custom-built projects, however, are a different matter, as these can be highly specialised, and potentially difficult to sell on to another customer. For this reason I cannot guarantee to issue a refund for every custom built product, although I will make an effort to sell them on, thus allowing a refund. I am sorry that I have to apply these conditions to orders but I am no longer prepared to fund refunds from my normal cash flow, as this can be very disruptive if more than one occurs in the same month. I think the conditions are fair in the circumstances and most of my customers will never require a refund. If you place an order it will be assumed that you have read these terms and conditions and that you agree to them as part of the order contract. If you do not accept these conditions then do not place any orders.

If I can be of further help let me know.

Regards
Paul

[chris@panteg]

Many Thanks Paul , very good.

[Paul Hynes]

I have two SR5-21/27 power supplies that were traded in from customers upgrading to SR7EHD-21/27 power supplies.

I am offering these at £330 each

Included in this price is an SR5C OFC DC lead and a three year warranty on parts and labour. Insured carriage and packing will be charged at cost.

Sorry no AoS discount with these.

Regards
Paul

[RobbieGong]

I have two SR5-21/27 power supplies that were traded in from customers upgrading to SR7EHD-21/27 power supplies.

I am offering these at £330 each

Included in this price is an SR5C OFC DC lead and a three year warranty on parts and labour. Insured carriage and packing will be charged at cost.

Sorry no AoS discount with these.

Regards
Paul

= No brainer :)

[Reid Malenfant]

I have two SR5-21/27 power supplies that were traded in from customers upgrading to SR7EHD-21/27 power supplies.

I am offering these at £330 each

Included in this price is an SR5C OFC DC lead and a three year warranty on parts and labour. Insured carriage and packing will be charged at cost.

Sorry no AoS discount with these.

Regards
Paul

= No brainer :)
No kidding, fully discrete regulator & OTT transformer & a quality cable on top :eyebrows:

If I had a 1200 series TT or whatever could use it....


Bargain :)

[Marco]

I think at some point, mate, you should seriously think about sinking some funds into a Techy project. It's destined to happen...!

With the type of music you listen to, and a lot of it being available brand new on vinyl, especially 12" singles, trust me, you'd be blown away by how gob-smackingly amazing it sounds on a modded Techy!! :eek:

You'd love a shop, called 'Rub a Dub', in Glasgow, which Snapper and me go to: http://www.rubadub.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=vinyl+records&x=11&y=12

I always top up my dance and ambient vinyl collection, when I visit that place ;)

Marco.

[Paul Hynes]

One SR5 trade-in now sold, one left. This should go quickly so if you are considering this I would suggest you act before it goes.

[KC Jones]

Hello Paul
If you still have the remaining SR5 PSU available, I would like to take the offer up and purchase it.
Thanks
Kevin

[Paul Hynes]

Hello Kevin,

I have PM'd you with details.

Regards,
Paul

[RobbieGong]

Hello Paul
If you still have the remaining SR5 PSU available, I would like to take the offer up and purchase it.
Thanks
Kevin

Smart move for something like this at that price Kevin, would have done so myself without hesitation but had already committed to a different power supply which I've just received (these things never come up a the right time :steam: ) Surprised it has remained available for so long - Enjoy ! :)
P.S- Let us all know how you get on with yours. I'll be reporting on mine once I've installed which wont be til latter part of next week due to other pressing commitments.

[KC Jones]

Hello Paul
I have sent you a PM, also an email, as I'm not sure if my messages are going through, so you may have none or 3. Either way payment has been made to your account.

Many thanks - Kevin


Hello Robert
I nearly opted for another make myself but then this popped up, so deceided to take a punt. Look forward to hearing your report on your new PSU. It may be some weeks before I get around to installation over here.

Cheers - Kevin

[RobbieGong]

Nice one Kevin, both our reports and findings should be a good read :) mine wont be too long now - ATB

[Paul Hynes]

I have been looking for someone on the UK mainland who is prepared to apply the SL1200/SL1210 internal regulator upgrades, as well as a range of upgrades for other quality audio equipment, for those who either do not have the required DIY experience or would just prefer to have a professional do the installation work for them.

I am pleased to announce that one of my long-standing customers contacted me recently offering to do the installation work at his premises. His name is David Webb and he and his business partner run an established photographic company called Advanced Camera Services Ltd (ACS) in Watton, Norfolk.

ACS Ltd service and repair photographic equipment and they develop and modify photographic equipment for UV and IR capability. This modified equipment is widely used by the forensic and medical professions, as well as by artistic photographers, and they have a worldwide customer base.

David has been interested in audio equipment since his school days and has also been involved in the audio industry during the 1980’s where he worked alongside Barry Porter at Audio Concepts Ltd manufacturing the Legend preamp and amplifier. After that he worked at A&R Cambridge (now Arcam). He has also been involved in the pro-audio industry for many years playing drums in bands, setting up and running PA systems for bands including acoustic groups and he also plays guitar for personal enjoyment. His musical and audio industry background is a big advantage, as he understands the needs of audio enthusiasts as well as the fundamentals of music reproduction. He has modified and upgraded all of his own audio equipment and, as a long-standing customer of mine, he has used many of my regulator products in his upgrades.

Essentially David has the right type of experience to provide an excellent modification service for audio equipment upgrades and we will be working together to provide a range of high quality upgrades for a variety of audio equipment for customers in the future. ACS Ltd already has all the space, equipment, technical/musical knowledge and business experience required to provide a first class and reliable service.

The first upgrade offered is the internal regulator installation for the SL1200/SL1210 record decks. More equipment upgrades will be introduced in the near future.

David Webb can be contacted at :-

Advanced Camera Services Ltd
Unit 10 Linmore Court
Threxton Road Industrial Estate
Watton
Norfolk IP25 6NG

T 01953 889 324
F 01953 880 086
ACS_2005@BTconnect.com
www.advancedcameraservices.co.uk
Opening Times 9.30am–5.30pm Mon–Fri

[MartinT]

Great service, Paul, especially in view of how the SL-1210 is transformed by your triple-stage regulators.

[Marco]

Excellent news, Paul. I'm sure that this will help not only you, but your existing and potential customers. What a great time now for people to sample the sonic delights of your products! :)

My thanks too go to David Webb, for offering his services - well done! :cool:

Marco.

[Paul Hynes]

Hi Martin and Marco,

Thanks guys. Most of my customers are overseas. I have not promoted activity in the UK for quite a while, so there is little awareness of the rather wide range of power supply options I cater for. Time to change this I think.

Martin, out of interest, which battery type did you try with the Bushmaster?

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

The SR8 High Power, High Speed, 40 Watt Shunt Regulated Power Supply

For those interested in high power shunt regulated power supplies the SR8 high power shunt regulated power supply is available. I can set the output voltage anywhere between 3v3 and 24v. The current limit can be customised to supply up to 4 amps as long as the total regulator and current source dissipation at the set output voltage remains below 40 watts for a heat-sink temperature of around 30 degrees C above ambient temperature.

The voltage regulator error amplifier used in the 3v3 to 12v versions has a slew rate of 5,000 volts per microsecond, rise and fall time < 1 nanosecond, settling time of < 10 nanoseconds and a gain bandwidth product of 1 GHz. The voltage regulator error amplifier used in the 12v to 24v versions has a slew rate of 2,000 volts per microsecond, rise and fall time of < 5 nanoseconds, settling time of 30 nanoseconds and a gain bandwidth product of 150 MHz. These high-speed regulators offer exceptional regulation at much higher frequencies than any three terminal regulated power supply and, as far as I am aware, any other audio grade regulated power supply currently used in audio. They are very quiet and have an exceptional supply line rejection over a very wide frequency range as the regulator section low noise voltage reference is derived from the regulated output voltage and the regulator error amplifier is also powered from the regulated output voltage.

Applications include DACs, digital interface products, USB cards like the SoTM, low power audio servers, Clocks like the Antelope Trinity and also the 10M atomic clock, Hard drives both SSD and standard drives etc.

They are also ideal for powering field coil loudspeaker drive units as they can absorb the large reverse current flow generated by the loudspeaker back EMF without losing regulation like a series regulator would.

Rainer Weber of Kaiser Acoustic, Germany used these power supplies to power his audio server SSD hard drive and SoTM USB digital interface card at the Munich High End show this year. See post 11 at :-

http://jplay.eu/forum/hydepark/munich-high-end-show-2012-and-jplay/

Rainer achieved a Best Sound award from High Fidelity High End 2012. It is a pleasure to be a small part of the total effort expended by Rainer to achieve this award this year. See post 9 at :-

http://jplay.eu/forum/hydepark/munich-high-end-show-2012-and-jplay/

See also post 4 where Roy Gregory was impressed with the Kaiser/Leading Edge collaboration at the Munich show. Incidentally the Vertex AQ Aletheia DAC used in the Kaiser room uses Hynes local shunt regulators with a Hynes series master regulator in the power supply.

Interesting that manufacturers using my regulators in their products are getting “best sound of show” awards regularly now. Obviously it is not just the regulators that are providing such exceptional performance, as there is a lot of design effort throughout these products, but the power supply is a very significant part of the sound quality that is achieved.

SR8 photo ;-

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/paulhynes/SR8ShuntRegulatedPSU.jpg

The SR8 power supplies cost £525 each and high performance OFC DC leads cost £35 for a 1 metre length and standard DC jack termination. Other connectors can be fitted and these will be quoted for at time of application discussion with customers.

Regards
Paul

[MartinT]

Martin, out of interest, which battery type did you try with the Bushmaster?

It was one of these, Paul:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180794713563&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1123

[Alan]

Hi Paul

I have a MAC mini (2009, external PS) which I only use for audio. The monitor (TV) is rarely connected unless the kids and I are looking at youtube... Mouse & Keyboard are battery, Young DAC has it's own supply.

So basically an audio only application, running iTunes & Audirvana+. Which of your units would be appropriate here, given the low load placed on it?

Thanks in advance,

Alan

[Paul Hynes]

Hi Alan,

I would use the SR5-18v5 as you are running the Mac lean. This can provide 4.5 amps continuous and much more than this under transient conditions. As luck would have it, I have set up an offer on this power supply at the moment for AudioCircle Mac Mini users.

Here is link to the offer :

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=109381.0

See post 18 for the details.

Get back to me if you have any questions you need answering.

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

I have an SR7EHD-21/27 power supply that has been traded in from a customer upgrading to SR7EHD-21/27 XL power supply. The power supply case is silver anodised.

I would be looking for £380 for this, including the DC lead, plus the insured shipping costs. Buying this new with the 10% Art of Sound members discount would cost £625.50 plus the insured carriage and packing cost, so it is a very good price. There is still 22 months parts and labour guarantee left for this power supply. Sorry no AoS discount with this power supply.

Payment can be via PayPal by sending funds, with 3.5 % added to cover the Paypal fees, to paul@paulhynesdesign.com in GBP. Please remember to include details of what you are ordering and ensure that a delivery address is also included.

Alternatively payment can be by bank transfer, adding £6 for the Barclays processing fee. Payment can also be made with no additional fees, either over the counter at any branch of Barclays in the UK, or via the “Fast Payment” bill payment scheme that some banks now operate in the UK. If any of these methods of payment are chosen I will forward details of the bank collection account to enable payment.

Regards
Paul

[KC Jones]

Blimey, cant believe noone has jumped on this. I would, but already have the SR5. Will work nicely with all the MN bearings that everyone has bought lately. Bag a bargain boys!

[kininigin]

Completly wrong timing for me,otherwise i would of snapped his hand off :lol:

One day!!!!

[CHolden]

Hi Paul

I'm very interested in purchasing this - just to confirm can it be used to power a mini ATX mother board with a i5 processor with a single SSD drive. The CPU is rated at Max TDP 45W - no other peripherals, cards, networking, WIFI all disabled - so a very optimised configuration.

I run JPLAY :)

Regards
CHolden

[Ammonite Audio]

Be aware that Paul is curremtly indisposed - see http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=liirqko6l2vt1cqnkp9q3grdf2&topic=111714.0 . No doubt he'll be in touch as soon as he's able, but having had the same operation, it is a tad painful and does restrict what one can do!

[Gromit]

Be aware that Paul is curremtly indisposed - see http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=liirqko6l2vt1cqnkp9q3grdf2&topic=111714.0 . No doubt he'll be in touch as soon as he's able, but having had the same operation, it is a tad painful and does restrict what one can do!

Agreed - I had my 3rd inguinal hernia repair done in June this year (2nd time on the same side in 2 years) and it was a biggie, in fact the surgeon found 2 holes adjacent to each other. Occupational hazard in my job unfortunately. :(

GWS Paul. :)

[vandergraafuk]

Can I be added to the list of interested parties for this power supply. Thanks. email sent

[Paul Hynes]

Hello,

I’m Vero, Paul’s office lass. Paul is still off work after his recent hernia operation so I am providing an update for any SL1200/SL1210 enthusiasts looking to acquire themselves a power supply upgrade.

The SR7EHD-21/27 trade in listed above is available again as the gentleman who reserved it has cancelled his order due to a change of circumstances.

So, £380 plus shipping and any funds transfer fees will get you an SR7EHD bargain for Christmas.

The power supply is packed and ready to go. No reservations this time. First to commit gets the power supply.

Regards
Vero
Paul Hynes Design

[Marco]

Hi Vero,

If Paul is still out of action, please give him my best and wish him a speedy and full recovery! :)

Marco.

[MartinT]

Best wishes from me too, Paul.

[jostber]

I saw on another forum that he is back in the office working from the 6th, but only part time in the recovery period.

[RobbieGong]

Hello,

I’m Vero, Paul’s office lass. Paul is still off work after his recent hernia operation so I am providing an update for any SL1200/SL1210 enthusiasts looking to acquire themselves a power supply upgrade.

The SR7EHD-21/27 trade in listed above is available again as the gentleman who reserved it has cancelled his order due to a change of circumstances.

So, £380 plus shipping and any funds transfer fees will get you an SR7EHD bargain for Christmas.

The power supply is packed and ready to go. No reservations this time. First to commit gets the power supply.

Regards
Vero
Paul Hynes Design

Stonkingly serious meety top notch psu from what I've read and big big saving on new too. Me thinks someone needs to grab before gone :eyebrows:

[Paul Hynes]

Hi Marco and Martin, Jostein,

Thanks. I’m not back to normal yet as I cannot work on the assembly line until the hernia repair is stable, however I have been in the office part time this last week. There is lot of admin to catch up with and this is an ideal time to get on with this before returning to the assembly line, hopefully before the end of the month.

For anyone considering the SR7EHD-21/27 trade-in for £380, I’m afraid this has gone now.

Regards
Paul

[MartinT]

Good to hear from you, Paul. Here's to a speedy and complete recovery.

[leo]

Get well Soon Paul and take it bloody easy for a while!

[Riislingen]

Just saw this.

Great that the operation was concluded without complications. Get well and take your time Paul.

[Tim]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from me also Paul.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Speedy recovery Paul. The PSU for my 1210 is really singing and the recapped board is really making my ATC speakers sing, thanks again.

[Paul Hynes]

Hi folks,

Thanks for your support. First day back in the workshop today, although with some limitations as I still have to avoid lifting anything heavy or stretching for a while.

The computer has been annoyingly misbehaving for several weeks. I thought I had sorted this but after a few hours of crash free work it started crashing repetitively again. I have spent far too much time trying to deal with this so I decided to start again with a complete rebuild and clean install of all the software on one drive, all files and documents for work saved on a separate drive plus a raid array backup in the computer and separate cloned software drive archive and backup drives external to the computer. If any drive fails in future I will just be able to replace it and carry on. I have a new motherboard but still awaiting hard drives for the new build. We have storm force gales at present delaying parcel delivery (this is Island life in winter in the Outer Hebrides), predicted to last through until Thursday, so it may be next week before I can proceed with the new computer build. Those awaiting answers to e-mail please be patient as it is a slow process answering them on the dysfunctional computer.

Regards
Paul

[Tim]

Good to hear you are up and about again Paul.

Have you tried Acronis True Image (http://www.acronis.co.uk/homecomputing/products/trueimage/)? Its fantastic for solving computer problems, best bit of software I have ever bought, very easy to use too.

Anyway, best of luck with the rebuild and answering all the emails - I'll be sending you one at some point ;)

[Paul Hynes]

Hello Tim,

I’m pleased to be up and about again too. I’m not good at sitting around doing nothing unless it is on the beach listening to the waves and watching the sun go down. With a glass of something worth savouring of course.

I have a copy of Acronis True Image ready for the new build. I’m actually considering going back to running a separate computer for internet and e-mail use. This has worked fine for me in the past. The business files and my technical stuff should then remain safe with the full backup platform to cover drive failure.

Regards
Paul

[Tim]

. . . unless it is on the beach listening to the waves and watching the sun go down. With a glass of something worth savouring of course.
Now you're talking ;)

[MartinT]

Great to hear you're back in action again, Paul. Take it easy and look after No. 1!

[MikeMusic]

I'm impressed with Lenovo computers, recommended and supplied by Jim Bissett, EQC. He supplies PC bits as well and is a good bloke as well as very knowledgeable.
Let me know if you want his details.
He's in St.Fillans, not as far north as you but further than most of us !

[MartinT]

We buy purely Lenovo at work: laptops and desktops. They are excellent - reliable, good value for money and good warranty options. The only exceptions are the servers which are Dell.

[MikeMusic]

We buy purely Lenovo at work: laptops and desktops. They are excellent - reliable, good value for money and good warranty options. The only exceptions are the servers which are Dell.

The prices are good. The reliability is fabulous

Why Dell out of interest ?
I was thinking HP if/when I needed a server

[Spectral Morn]

Glad to hear you are on the mend Paul.



Regards Neil

[MartinT]

Why Dell out of interest ?

They are very strong and experienced in the server field. Fantastic reliability. We have a 12-core one that goes like two rockets!

I would not now buy anything from HP.

[MikeMusic]

They are very strong and experienced in the server field. Fantastic reliability. We have a 12-core one that goes like two rockets!

I would not now buy anything from HP.

Ah. Thanks.

[Paul Hynes]

Tim, unfortunately the weather is a little rough for the beach at present.

Martin, Mike, thanks for the computer info. I may be in the market for a laptop later this year so I will look into Lenovo when the time comes. For office, technology working and audio server use I prefer to build my own computers, as I can configure them how I want them to be and they are easily up-gradable. Unfortunately I lacked time on my last office computer build and did not do a thorough job. Now I am paying the price.

Neil, thanks for your consideration. I hope things are improving for you.

Incidentaly for those in charge of forum technicalities AVG has just blocked two virus attacks while I have been on AoS. I am not sure if this is anything to do with my errant computer or if the site has been compromised, but I thought it worth reporting just in case.

Regards
Paul

[MartinT]

Paul - please could you clear your internet cache and try again? We are interested if anyone gets a new attack from visiting AoS after they have cleared their cache.

[MikeMusic]

Martin, Mike, thanks for the computer info. I may be in the market for a laptop later this year so I will look into Lenovo when the time comes. For office, technology working and audio server use I prefer to build my own computers, as I can configure them how I want them to be and they are easily up-gradable. Unfortunately I lacked time on my last office computer build and did not do a thorough job. Now I am paying the price.

Years since I last looked but then it was cheaper to buy a pc than build one.
I think Jim could give you more options than you think you have. PC or parts
:)
My other half has a Lenovo Netbook which she loves. Takes a real keyboard and screen as well

[Paul Hynes]

Martin, cache cleared, so far no further activity. I usually clear the cache after using the internet but my daughter uses the computer a lot and I sometimes think that her mind is on other things when it comes to admin. I really must get the ethernet cables installed around the house, then she can use her own computer for surfing and I can ban her from using my computers.

I will report back to you if anything persists.

Regards
Paul

[MartinT]

Mike - no, I've just rebuilt my machine to a pretty high spec for just over £200.

Paul - good to know, thanks.

[Marco]

Welcome back to the fold, Paul! Glad that things went well and that you're slowly getting back on your feet :)

Make sure that you break yourself back in gently and don't take on too much too soon.

All the best.

Marco.

[WOStantonCS100]

I would not now buy anything from HP.


Ah. Thanks.

Spot on, Martin. I agree and would emphasize, "anything".

[jostber]

You can use System Mechanic from Iolo to clean up clutter, wrong registry entries and more at your PC. Should speed it up a lot if it is long since last cleanup.

http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/standard/

[OneyedK]

Spot on, Martin. I agree and would emphasize, "anything".
Here, we have the opposite, bad experience with Dell, good experience with HP.
(+500 servers, +4000 workstations)
You just need a good HP certified subcontractor to do superfast maintenance.
/sorry for the offtopic.

[MartinT]

Fair enough, Karl. A good relationship with the vendor can make all the difference.

[Paul Hynes]

Hi Martin,

Still clear of virus flags on the site so clearing the cache appears to have sorted it.

Hi Marco,

Thank you, it’s good to be back. I will behave myself for a while and not chase the office lass around the garden until I have fully recovered. What wine do you recommend for roast hedgehog?

Hi Jostein,

I am committed to a full rebuild now but will look into System Mechanic for future use.

Regards,
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

I have another SR5 trade in to offer. This one has two output connectors fitted, the silver plated contact XLR with fine silver wire from regulator to the XLR and a 2.5mm DC barrel connector which will allow direct replacement of a Timestep supply with no further modifications as the Timestep DC lead will plug strait in to this connector. There is also a DC5C OFC DC lead for those who are able to fit this to the SL1200 themselves.

The price for this SR5 is £330 and insured carriage and packing in the UK will be £25, in Europe will be £75, to the USA and Canada it will be £98 and the rest of the world it will be £120. Payment can be either Paypal or bank transfer. The first to confirm order with payment will get the supply.

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

New SR4-21 Technics SL1200/1210 external power supply.

There have been a number of threads about power supplies on the AoS forum where people have said they would like one of my power supplies for the Technics SL1200/1210 but cost has been an issue. I decided to do something about this and I have designed a linear power supply for those on a restricted budget.

High performance for a given cost is a must for any product I design, so I have spent some time on the circuit R&D over the last year and arrived at a nice discrete component regulator circuit, that is a considerable improvement sonically over the typical three terminal regulator offerings currently available.

There are several important areas that require consideration for power supply performance and I paid particular attention to the following parameters.

Low output noise is provided by the use of high quality, low noise components used in a low noise circuit configuration.

High supply line rejection achieved by driving the low noise voltage reference, and the regulator error amplifier, from the regulated output voltage, rather than the unregulated input voltage. This increases the supply line rejection considerably giving >80 dB rejection from DC to 100 KHz with around 50 dB rejection at 10 MHz. For comparison the LM317 regulator supply line rejection is around 80 dB from DC to 1 KHz but it falls above 1 KHz to the point where it reaches zero at around 10 MHz which allows more RFI interference through due to poor rejection ability.

Fast transient response and settling time, together with wide operating bandwidth, is essential when dealing with varying load currents that can extend to frequencies considerably higher than the audio bandwidth, for example with digital circuitry. This is important to maintain the output voltage regulation with dynamic loads. The error amplifier devices have an operating bandwidth of >150 MHz and the output device can swing from a few milliamps to the full rated output in <500 nanoseconds. This is a factor of 10 better than a voltage regulator based on an LM317 typically used in general purpose linear regulators.

Low output impedance is also important as, this will dictate how much regulator output voltage fluctuation will occur for a given change in load current. The regulator output impedance is <5 milliohms from DC to 100 KHz ensuring tight regulation under large dynamic load current swings.

The SR4-21 power supply can provide up to 1.4 amps continuously and the output stage is fully protected against short circuit and thermal overload. The power supply comes complete with an IEC mains lead and a high quality DC lead.

The SR4 costs £195 including VAT. The power supply can be shipped worldwide and insured carriage and packing in the UK costs £12. International shipping costs can be quoted once the destination is known. Payment can be via Credit or Debit card (excluding AMEX), Bank Transfer or Paypal. Cheques accepted subject to clearance.

The product worldwide guarantee covers parts and labour for three years from receipt of goods, subject to correct application, and is transferable should you decide to re-sell at a later date.

There is also a 56 day, return if not satisfied guarantee for standard products. This allows a reasonable burn in period before appraisal.

The SR4 is the first product to be designed and manufactured via the new manufacturing partnership of Paul Hynes and ACS LTD and it will be manufactured at the ACS facility in Norfolk. Sales enquiries should be directed to David Webb at ACS.

David Webb can be contacted at :-

Advanced Camera Services Ltd
Unit 10 Linmore Court
Threxton Road Industrial Estate
Watton
Norfolk IP25 6NG

T 01953 889 324
F 01953 880 086
ACS_2005@BTconnect.com
www.advancedcameraservices.co.uk
Opening Times 9.30am–5.30pm Mon–Fri

If we can be of further help let us know.

Regards
Paul and ACS

[OneyedK]

That sounds like great news Paul!

But how about the production of the "older" regs?
Any news on that?

Greetz,
Karl

[Riislingen]

I´m wondering the same :scratch:

Everything alright ? Any updates around when you are expecting to be back to normal ?

Curious about the status of my order as well :D

[Paul Hynes]

The transfer of production will continue in the future but it will be done slowly, one product at a time, to allow full familiarisation with each product and to ensure quality control will be maintained.

All current outstanding orders and any new orders for product not yet transferred the new production facility will be handled by me in South Uist.

Both Vero and I have already posted details of my down time due to the hernia operation late last year. The hernia repair is proceeding slowly and I am not yet up to full speed. Power supply orders have been delayed during the operation recovery period because I have been unable to lift anything heavy or do anything that stresses the hernia repair. Repairing a damaged hernia repair is much worse than the original operation and I would rather not go there. It is only last week I have reached the point of being able to lift the heavy machinery onto the workbench in the metalwork shop, to allow metal machining. Because of this items that require machining are only just starting to move along the production line.

There are a lot of orders outstanding and I will be working through them chronologically but in batches of orders for the same product, as this will be more efficient than tooling up individually for each order.

This week I am machining the copper bar used for mounting the larger regulator modules like the PR3, SR1M and TDR21 and also the copper bars for SR3 and SR1 power supplies regulator modules. Batches of modules will then be built and tested ready for shipping and also for power supply assembly. Power supply case machining will also be required. There is a lot to do and it will take some time to catch up with back orders, as I have effectively been off the production line for most of the product range for three months aside from some easy to build small orders I have finished over the last month. If you add this time to your initial lead-time you will not be too far out.

Regards
Paul

[Riislingen]

Thank you very much for the heads up Paul, it´s much appreciated.

Please accept my apologies if I appeared pushy, that was not intentional at all. Take it easy and get well.

[Riislingen]

Hi Paul,

I wonder if all is well, I can see on other forums that things are sliding at the moment. :(

I´s been about 6 months since I ordered, and dont really know when to expect anything. If it helps in any way - I´d rather re-call the order and take some of the backlog weight off your shoulders.

Best wishes

/Mikkel

[Paul Hynes]

Hello Mikkel,

I have a lot of catch up work to do so it is not surprising some customers are concerned about the extended lead times following on from my hernia operation this last year. I will just keep working on the backlog until it is cleared.

I have a batch of SR3 power supply boards completed that includes your SR3-05. All that is required is the machining of the case and the board can be fitted for a final test. This should be completed by Wednesday next and your order can be shipped out on Thursday.

Regards
Paul

[Riislingen]

Paul,

Thanks a lot for the update.

I answered your email as well.

Best

/Mikkel

[Paul Hynes]

I have another SR5-21 trade-in for powering the Technics SL1200/SL1210. The price is £330 plus shipping and any funds transfer fees that may be applicable. This includes a DC5C OFC DC lead for wiring into the deck although I can replace the XLR DC output connector with a 2.5 mm DC Jack if this is preferred. The first to confirm order with payment will get the supply.

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

An SR3-12 trade in is available for anyone wanting a high quality 12vdc power supply upgrade. Anyone interested in buying this power supply should PM me for details.

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

Due to a change of circumstances, one of my customers wants to cancel his order for an SR5-12.

This SR5 has been set up for powering the Mac Mini 2010 onwards and could also be used for powering 12v motherboards or ATX motherboards with a Pico ATX converter like CAPS audio server power supplies. It would also make an excellent power supply for any 12v DAC or digital interface.

No waiting for build, as the power supply has already been built, so it is not subject to a build schedule lead time and it is ready to be packed and shipped. Anyone interested in buying this power supply should PM me for details.

Regards
Paul

[burntheheretic]

Has something happened to Paul?

I ordered a returned PS from him and haven't heard back from him. I see he hasn't posted anything for 2 weeks now.

Everything OK?

[Paul Hynes]

Hi Brandon,

I’m still here, just busy with many things at present.

When you e-mailed on the 17th September telling me your were enjoying a beer in Barcelona I figured I would hold shipment until you returned. I hope the beer was good.

It is too late for the shipment collection today so I will get the parcel on the way to you on Monday.

Regards
Paul

[burntheheretic]

Item received, and installed! Sounds great!

The installation was dead simple. Hope the regs are as simple to install :stalks:

[Paul Hynes]

One of my SR7EHD-21/27 including an annealed copper DC lead with silver plated XLR is available second hand for £400. You can have a one year parts and labour guarantee on this. Packing and shipping cost will be £35 in the UK (I can quote for overseas shipping if required) and any funds transfer fees that may be necessary for payment will also have to be paid. The inter bank fast payment transfer is fee free in the UK if your bank supports this. For other payment options PM me.

[Paul Hynes]

Initially I set up Paul Hynes Design to provide high performance DIY regulator modules and small power supplies for enthusiasts to upgrade their audio equipment. Everything was built to order, and the funding for the materials purchase, assembly/admin costs, were provided by customers at the time of order to avoid the need for bank funding. This worked well for while and sales by word of mouth kept increasing.

Enquiries for larger and more specialised custom built power supplies increased so I began designing and introducing these to the product range. Sales kept increasing as the power supplies gained popularity.

Custom build is not the same as buying a product “off the shelf” where the product exists and can be shipped out soon after payment. Often the custom built item has to be designed and built from scratch. This takes time and as sales increase it inevitably generates a queue, which is OK as long as people are aware of this. Unfortunately I found out the hard way that things do not always go according to plan and a number of unpredictable events beyond my control have played havoc with my work schedule particularly over the last few years. This has caused disappointment to many customers along the way, who have had lead time delays, sometimes considerable, and I have decided that this situation can no longer continue. I am therefore closing down the Custom Build service. All outstanding orders will of course be completed, and I will be processing these as quickly as possible.

To ensure that the more popular power supply products will remain available for customers I have already started transferring these products for manufacturing under license by Paul Hynes Audio Ltd on the UK mainland. More products are scheduled for transfer this Autumn.

I am also changing the way the regulator modules for DIY upgrades are provided by Paul Hynes Design. These will no longer be “custom built to order”. In future I will be having these made in small batches and will be offering them from stock only. This will mean that modules in stock can be shipped out within a few working days from placing the order. If they are not in stock you will not be able to order them. A new website is in preparation for Paul Hynes Design DIY products and this will include an e-shop with a shopping cart.

I know a number of customers have become very frustrated with order delays and for this I can only apologise. I would like to thank all my customers who have been patient with the logistical problems that have occurred over the last few years with Custom Build. There is a lot of work to do to clear outstanding orders and get all the above reorganisation in place and I hope your patience and support will continue through this period of reorganisation.

Paul Hynes
Paul Hynes Design

[Paul Hynes]

I have a used SR7-21/27 power supply for the Technics SL1200 available an annealed copper/Teflon insulation DC lead. The cost is £400 plus shipping and any funds transfer fees. PM me if interested.

I also have a brand new SR5-12, 6.6A power supply available after an order cancellation. This can be used with :-

Mac Mini 2010 and later models
C.A.P.S. Carbon audio server
C.A.P.S. Lagoon audio server
C.A.P.S. Topanga audio server
A wide variety of 12v digital interface and DAC products
Any 12v power application requiring a high performance continuous current delivery of up to 6.6A

The SR5-12 costs £525. High performance DC leads can be fabricated to suit your application and I will quote for this depending on requirements. The Mac Mini can be modified to accept this power supply and I can quote for this if required. Shipping and any funds transfer fees are extra and charged at cost price.

Regards
Paul

[RobsterD]

Hi Paul,
have you any updates on the Field Coil PSU's ?
Good luck with the new business model .
Thanks
Rob

[Paul Hynes]

For Sale,

I no longer use the following DACs so I have decided to offer them for sale. Both DACs offer improved musical performance over standard issue items due to the upgraded power supplies.

The first DAC on offer is the Metrum Quad NOS DAC (£450 when new without the Metrum power supply) with the PH regulator upgrade (£198) and the 50VA PH power supply (£180), total cost new £828. I will accept £400 or nearest offer.

The second is the Altmann Attraction NOS DAC full spec with clocks up to 192kHz and JISCO jitter reduction (current retail £3250) with the PH regulator modifications (£180) and a Modified SR3-12 for the master supply (£270). I will accept £1,000 or nearest offer.

I can ship to most countries and will be pleased to quote for insured tracked signed for shipping. Paypal payment accepted but you will have to pay the paypal fee. Bank transfer also accepted, with a bank transfer handling fee of £6 from my bank and I will provide the account details if this method of payment is chosen.

I will be pleased to answer and questions about the DACs to interested parties, either on this thread or via PM.

Regards
Paul

[Paul Hynes]

The Metrum DAC has been sold.

[djdstone]

Hi Paul - do you still have any second hand power supplies for the Technics 1210?

[Paul Hynes]

I am having a clear out of power supplies surplus to requirements from my own second system and I am offering them at half the normal selling price as they are effectively second hand. I am willing to customise the power supplies to suit your needs where feasible as long as the additional component/material costs are covered.

1) An SR5-12/18 power supply built into and SR7 silver chassis. This is adjustable internally from 12v to 18v and can supply up to 5A continuous and 30A transient and is ideal for 12v motherboard audio servers, Low power ATX motherboards with Pico power supplies, pre 2010 Mac Mini audio servers, 2010 onward Mac Mini audio servers etc. The DC lead is a DC5C with 2.5mm DC plug. Price £412

2) An SR5-12 power supply built into a Streacom FC5 black case. This can supply up to 5A continuous and 30A transient and is ideal for 12v motherboard audio servers, Low power ATX motherboards with Pico power supplies, 2010 onward Mac Mini audio servers etc. The DC lead is a DC5C with 2.5mm DC plug. Price £400

3) An SR7EHD-MR4 four rail Multirail power supply in an SR7EHD-MR4 silver chassis. All four rails are galvanically isolated from each other and have totally floating outputs so there will be no issues with ground return inter-modulation from common ground loops. This will suit computer audio server projects. Price £650

The four supply rails and DC leads are :-

Rail 1 – 12v 8A EHD (Extra Heavy Duty) supply rail for computer audio servers with a DC7C DC lead and 2.5mm DC plug.

Rail 2 – 5v/12v adjustable 2A supply rail with a DC3C DC lead and 2.1mm DC plug. This will suit audiophile USB cards like the Sotm, Uptone USB Regen etc

Rail 3 – 5v 3A supply rail with a DC3C DC lead and Sata DC plug. This will suit 5v SSD hard drives.

Rail 4 – 5v 3A supply rail with a DC3C DC lead and Sata DC plug. This will also suit 5v SSD hard drives.

In addition to the prices shown above the cost of shipping and any funds transfer fees, if applicable to the payment method, will be added to the overall cost. I can quote for shipping if you let me know the shipping destination. Each power supply has a two year parts and labour warranty which is transferable on resale.

If you have any application questions I will be pleased to help.

Regards
Paul