twheatley;578648 Wrote: 
> thanks as ever Phil. Yes, currently using the stock TACT PSU (didn't
> know it was that poor) - BUT I'm using a PS Audio Power Plant Premier
> to regenerate AC as the system front end. Would this avoid most of the
> drawbacks from the stock TACT PSU?
> 
> I read your other threads about AES/EBU implementation but assumed this
> was a TP problem primarily and that this was not the case for other
> equipment? The manual for the Perfectwave DAC suggests that AES/EBU XLR
> is the preferred digital connection for it - I'm lost!

Well, you know what I'm going to say about the cables/connections - try
it and see! 

As for the TACT PSU - yes your AC treatment will help a little but it
won't address the basic problems which are after your regenerated AC. 

Replacing the PSU is a tricky proposition - my TACT has a 5-0-5 + 12V
supply - the 12V being for the microphone phantom power...

I left the original PSU in place but unplugged internally, and
connected a high quality 5-0-5 linear via a wire that runs in through a
hole in the chassis. It's not pretty!. If I ever need to remeasure, I
have to reconnect the original supply.


A better but more expensive route would be to get a proper replacement
supply fitted internally, for which you'd need to go one of the
"modders".


-- 
Phil Leigh

You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
Touch(wired/XP) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF
Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x
LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Pekin Tuner, Townsend
Supertweeters, Blue Jeans Digital,Kimber Speaker & Chord Interconnect
cables
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