Originally Posted by
Bonky
I wonder if an iFi PS would make any difference?
It does, not night and day but definite audible improvement. Yes its half the cost of the (cheap-ish) DAC but it is better than with a 'linear' power supply. The IfI is actually a well engineered switching supply and does drop the noise floor allowing more detail through.
Likewise the E30 is for a second (ish) system and for its purpose (to be left on all the time along with a Class D amp) it seems perfect. A lot of the rest of my gear has tubes in the chain and I fancied having an SS low power consumption system I can just press play on. Also less buttons for the Mrs to have to turn on if she wants to listen to a 'proper' system rather than just a soundbar/headphones.
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -