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    Mmmm, think I'll have a little punt on one at the price.

    Although the sellers feedback doesn't inspire.

    Went for this one in the end.

    Slightly cheaper and better feedback...

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-3000m...72.m2749.l2649
    Last edited by Intenso; 13-11-2017 at 07:28. Reason: Update
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    The problem is the power supply. For that price the SMPS will be the tattest bit of tat imaginable. No, on reflection, I think I will go for a linear supply.
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    I was going to go down the DIY route, I have nearly completed a home brew linear power supply for my Trichord Dino. It has been an interesting journey the costs spiralled a bit as I was starting out from scratch and component purchases require bulk buying, when you only need a few of the components. That said I am looking forward to finishing and hearing it working and hopefully a beneficial improvement. That said I have been looking at the linear power supplies on offer from China and you just can't beat the price on the diy train. I have been looking around and have found this outfit from Hong Kong that specialise in linear power supplies for audio equipment. Website here www.swagmanlab.com they also have a UK presence on your favourite auction site https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Upgrade-A...item41cd03f552
    The prices are reasonable IMHO. Although I have no experience of their works could be worth a punt. I will keep everyone updated with which path I take.
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    Oops pulled the trigger and bought one.
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    A lot to be said for battery power. Pure DC, my phono preamp is battery powered, makes all the difference.


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    Having used a high quality battery similar to those mentioned (good) and Chinese linear PSU (better) I have recently installed a Nick Gorham linear PSU from MCRU and I have to tell you the improvement right across the board is superb and lifts the SEG to a new level of musicality and enjoyment.

    FWIW, if on a budget and having experienced first hand the difference a high quality well deigned linear PSU makes if I had my time over again I'd miss out the battery/cheap LPSU and stick with the standard Walwart until I could punt up for a "proper one". Trust me you'll save money in the long run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by worrasf View Post
    Having used a high quality battery similar to those mentioned (good) and Chinese linear PSU (better) I have recently installed a Nick Gorham linear PSU from MCRU and I have to tell you the improvement right across the board is superb and lifts the SEG to a new level of musicality and enjoyment.

    FWIW, if on a budget and having experienced first hand the difference a high quality well deigned linear PSU makes if I had my time over again I'd miss out the battery/cheap LPSU and stick with the standard Walwart until I could punt up for a "proper one". Trust me you'll save money in the long run.

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    That doesn't surprise me. Most people seem to find that a high quality supply makes a big difference whatever the equipment it supplies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Covenant View Post
    That doesn't surprise me. Most people seem to find that a high quality supply makes a big difference whatever the equipment it supplies.
    Indeed - but I was genuinely surprised how much better the Nick Gorham one is in comparison to the “Chinese” model - both running at 15v.
    I guess it’s a case of “all circuits are not the same”.


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    Quote Originally Posted by worrasf View Post
    Indeed - but I was genuinely surprised how much better the Nick Gorham one is in comparison to the “Chinese” model - both running at 15v.
    I guess it’s a case of “all circuits are not the same”.


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    Just did a little web search.

    Are these LPS near on £1K or have I got that wrong?

    If right it does seem to be a bit of a mismatch to put that LPS together with an affordable DAC?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Intenso View Post
    Just did a little web search.

    Are these LPS near on £1K or have I got that wrong?

    If right it does seem to be a bit of a mismatch to put that LPS together with an affordable DAC?
    Nope - £235 all in



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