tpbholm
18-01-2014, 22:51
I've read about the benefits of a linear or battery power supply with Tripath amplifiers. I recently bought a Temple Audio Bantam T amp. I am very impressed with sound the Bantam produces from my Opus 3 Credo speakers via my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable, but what I've heard regarding the improvement to be bad by powering it by a battery or a linear supply made me curious.
After a bit of research I decided to try the DC1 linear supply made by the Custom Hifi Company in Leeds. I emailed the company and got a very fast response from Sean (I think he owns the company). Sean was ultra helpful and 4 days later I took delivery of a DC1. They're built to order so there's a short wait time for delivery. The advantage here is that each power supply can be customised to the buyers exact needs.
The unit is beautifully built aluminium enclosure. A nice touch is the opportunity to choose the colour of the LED which indicates the DC1 is powered up. The only customising I needed was a 2m power output cable instead of the standard 1m. The DC1 comes without an IEC power lead. You can either use your own or buy one of Sean's high quality leads.
Having connected the DC1 to the Bantam I put an LP on and sat back. The improvement in clarity and imaging is stunning. Bass is extended and tighter. Everything just sounds somehow 'righter' than it did. The best compliment I can give is that with the DC1 in my system I felt compelled to listen to LP after LP -I just didn't want to stop.
If you're considering a linear power supply for a T amp I'd say 'go for it' and give the DC1 priority in your auditions - you'll be amazed.
After a bit of research I decided to try the DC1 linear supply made by the Custom Hifi Company in Leeds. I emailed the company and got a very fast response from Sean (I think he owns the company). Sean was ultra helpful and 4 days later I took delivery of a DC1. They're built to order so there's a short wait time for delivery. The advantage here is that each power supply can be customised to the buyers exact needs.
The unit is beautifully built aluminium enclosure. A nice touch is the opportunity to choose the colour of the LED which indicates the DC1 is powered up. The only customising I needed was a 2m power output cable instead of the standard 1m. The DC1 comes without an IEC power lead. You can either use your own or buy one of Sean's high quality leads.
Having connected the DC1 to the Bantam I put an LP on and sat back. The improvement in clarity and imaging is stunning. Bass is extended and tighter. Everything just sounds somehow 'righter' than it did. The best compliment I can give is that with the DC1 in my system I felt compelled to listen to LP after LP -I just didn't want to stop.
If you're considering a linear power supply for a T amp I'd say 'go for it' and give the DC1 priority in your auditions - you'll be amazed.