Teddy Pardo Power Supplies

[Audiocom AV]

Audiocom are pleased to announce UK dealership for the Teddy Pardo power supplies for the Logitech Squeezebox Classic (SB3), Duet and Wadia 170 iTransport.

There is also a linear power supply planned for the soon to be released Squeezebox Touch.

The TeddySB3, TeddyDuet, etc, are designed around the new SuperTeddyReg and the incorporation of a very effective low-pass filter provides a theoretical ripple rejection of more than 120db over the entire audible spectrum and above 1MHz. Noise levels are extremely low, with approx. 57db noise between 1-20 KHz, that’s more than 1000 times quieter than the SB3 Switching Supply!

The power supplies come equipped with a high quality cable made of silver plated PTFE insulated wires. The cable capacitance is around 13pF/ft, and its resistance is also very low, around 10 milliohm/ft.

The Price for the TeddySB3, TeddyDuet & TeddyDock is £192.50 + VAT.

Details on the TeddyDock can be found here;
http://www.audiocominternational.com/product_info.php?products_id=142

[Ali Tait]

How much will the linear supply for the Touch be please Mark?

[Audiocom AV]

How much will the linear supply for the Touch be please Mark?

Hi Ali

The expected price for the Squeezebox Touch linear power supply is £192.50 + VAT.

Cheers,
Mark

[Ali Tait]

Ok thanks.

[Audiocom AV]

Hi

Take a look at the noise measurements of the SMPS powering the SB3 against the TeddySB3;

The following graph shows the noise level measurements of the original wall wart power supply (red line), an alternative power supply based on a Liner Regulator (blue line), and the TeddySB3 power supply (black line). The brown line is a zero Volt reference which is actually the measurement equipment internal noise . AS can be seen the TeddySB3 power supply noise level is very close to the zero Volt reference.

[captain]

I already use one of these supply's they are really good a very noticeable upgrade.

[Audiocom AV]

I already use one of these supply's they are really good a very noticeable upgrade.

Hi Kirk

Did you buy the TeddySB3 before or after you had your SB3 modified by Boulder?

Cheers,
Mark

[captain]

Hi Mark

I brought the Squeezebox already modified SH so never used it with an unmodified unit. Quite a noticeable difference compared to the stock power supply. I have also had the SB re-clocked, I am using a NOS DAC so no re-clocking and there are also no digital filters so it is quite sensitive to the incoming signal. Really quite impressed using it as a transport.

Kirk

[Peter Stockwell]

I have a touch ready TeddySB3PS and it definietly makes a noticeable step up with respect to the standard smps. This is in a Naim system. Much clearer.

[chrism]

Hi

Take a look at the noise measurements of the SMPS powering the SB3 against the TeddySB3;

The following graph shows the noise level measurements of the original wall wart power supply (red line), an alternative power supply based on a Liner Regulator (blue line), and the TeddySB3 power supply (black line). The brown line is a zero Volt reference which is actually the measurement equipment internal noise . AS can be seen the TeddySB3 power supply noise level is very close to the zero Volt reference.

Be interested in the same noise level survey taken on the spdif out of the SB with each supply. I suspect unless the internal switching regs are sorted in the SB the graphs will be very similar.

No problem with Teddy's supplies, just the way the info is provided.

Regards

Chris

[trailer]

Will you be selling the Naim compatibles at all in the future?

[Audiocom AV]

Will you be selling the Naim compatibles at all in the future?

Hi

Yes we are also offering the complete range of TeddyCap power supplies for Naim gear.

I expect these to be available at our website within the next week.

Cheers,
Mark

[trailer]

Excellent.

Thanks Mark.

[jbloggs]

Anybody using either the TeddySB3 (SB3) or TTouch (Touch) with their SqueezeBoxes along with a DAC (digital connection), if so, is there much difference between using the Teddy Pardo PSU with the DAC as opposed to using the ordinary PSU with the DAC attached?

ie., is there any/much improvement in sound quality when using digital connection from SqueezeBox into DAC with the Teddy Pardo PSU as opposed to using ordinary PSU?

Thanks...

[Peter Stockwell]

Anybody using either the TeddySB3 (SB3) or TTouch (Touch) with their SqueezeBoxes along with a DAC (digital connection), if so, is there much difference between using the Teddy Pardo PSU with the DAC as opposed to using the ordinary PSU with the DAC attached?

I'm using a Touch ready TeddySB3 with SB3 and a Dac. I started using the PS using the analogue outputs only of the SB3, I felt that that the PS removed a lot of the brittle quality of the SB3. Then I added a DAC, which removed the brittleness. But, I've never bothered to go back to the Logitech supply, because it's more convenient to me to run a PS that has an IEC power cable input, rather than a wall wart. I also don't want switching power supplies on the same circuit as my audio gear.

[jbloggs]

Thanks for your reply, Peter...

I asked the above question, because I had seen it stated that the Teddy Pardo PSU only improved the sound quality if using the analogue connections of the SB3/Touch (ie no DAC), but made no difference if using the digital connection (ie with DAC), so basically wanted to see what people's own experiences were...

[Peter Stockwell]

Yes, many people are curious about the effect of the PS when using a DAC. Some kit, for example naim, doesn't like switching power supplies on the same mains circuits, so I'm happy to use the PS with the DAC even though in absolute terms, there may not be any need for it. It gives me peace of mind. I also like Teddy's power supplies, generally. I use a Dual TeddyCap on my Naim preamp.

I know I didn't really answer your question.

[anubisgrau]

Yes, many people are curious about the effect of the PS when using a DAC. Some kit, for example naim, doesn't like switching power supplies on the same mains circuits, so I'm happy to use the PS with the DAC even though in absolute terms, there may not be any need for it. It gives me peace of mind. I also like Teddy's power supplies, generally. I use a Dual TeddyCap on my Naim preamp.

I know I didn't really answer your question.

it's been a while since the last post - just wondering if there's anyone who can now give more insight if TTouch makes a difference worth the price if Touch feeds an external DAC.

Thanks!

[ccaks]

I have the same question!

I've just bought a SB Touch and read a lot about upgrading the PS. I have my SBT connected to a DAC (coax) and then to my Croft integrated amp.

It's quite a lot of money these days so was wondering if the upgrade will make such a great difference.

Many thanks :)

[HighFidelityGuy]

Hi Mark, would it be possible for you to stock the SuperTeddyReg board on it's own for us DIY'ers?

[ccaks]

I have a TTouch attached to my SBTouch for the past couple of days and it's definitely a thumbs up. :)

I thought it would be a lot of money for a PS but decided to try and I am very happy with the results. A lot more detail, better bass and a great soundstage - Beethoven's 9th never sounded better ;)

Ordered direct from Teddy in Israel and he's been great - recommended!