El Duderino;163144 Wrote: > Thanks for the rapid replies. I would like to give a linear power > supply a try at some point but I am not entirely convinced by the > arguments put forth in support of the Bolder modded Elpac. That is not > to say that no difference exists... > > Ideally, I'd like to test out any potential improvement for a low-cost > price. If there is any improvement, I would then consider purchasing > pricier options. So, with that in mind, any plug and play, > inexpensive, linear power supplies readily available these days? > > El Duderino/OtoDoc
I believe there is a substantial difference between the standard PSU and other alternatives for a SB3, at least on my system. I've tried linear supplies, batteries and a computer PSU. I wouldn't dismiss any particular topology because one example wasn't good. For example, my old $5 XT computer PSU sounds very good, as good or better than other options I have tried, but it does introduce hum and other very unusual background noises. Different regulators also seem to make a difference. Forget about argumnets, you need to try for yourself to see if you can hear a difference. BTW: I'm using my Transporter as a benchmark. regards Greg -- Greg Erskine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30703 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
