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Title: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 12:11 am: Hi,

I just got my new Zen stream and want to upgrade the small stock wallmart to maybe a power elite but the rating say 12v 4 amps and I need 12v 1.8 amps. Is the elite Ifi still compatible?
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: JackD on 30 Dec 2022, 12:30 am: Yes the Elite is compatible. Don't think you need to spend that much though. A lot of the guys at Head-Fi have compared the Elite to the PowerX and preferred the PowerX on the Zen and the Elite on the Neo Stream. If your not comfortable buying the Teradak then I would look at the LHY LPS25VA from Todd a Tek Audio in Texas at $168. They are designed and built by the same people as the Jays Audio CD Transports.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 01:25 am: I found one similar to the stock with same pin but 15v and 2 amps is that ok?
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 01:31 am: Good tip I will stick with PowerX 12v 2 amps. I will assume the pin jack is perfect fit for Zen products.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: JackD on 30 Dec 2022, 01:33 am: They are
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 02:36 am: Ok thanks I will use the stock one still the PowerX comes in. I personally think it's good enough too!☺️
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: I.Greyhound Fan on 30 Dec 2022, 03:19 am: Quote from: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 02:36 am
Ok thanks I will use the stock one still the PowerX comes in. I personally think it's good enough too!☺️

We use the Power X with the Qutest DAC and it made a nice improvement. We also have a Teradak that sounds a little better but it is being used with an Uptone Regen and it really improves the sound of the Regen. I am going to buy another PowerX for my Zen Blue V2.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: JackD on 30 Dec 2022, 03:26 am: Those Teradak LPS's are quite a steal. The first one I bought for the Aries Mini in 2016 is still going strong and I expect the latest one with R-Core transformer will be the same way. With shipping from Ali still cheaper than the PowerX if you have the room for it.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 05:23 am: Quote from: I.Greyhound Fan on 30 Dec 2022, 03:19 am
We use the Power X with the Qutest DAC and it made a nice improvement. We also have a Teradak that sounds a little better but it is being used with an Uptone Regen and it really improves the sound of the Regen. I am going to buy another PowerX for my Zen Blue V2.

Ok thanks for sharing your experience with PowerX!
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 30 Dec 2022, 05:24 am: Quote from: JackD on 30 Dec 2022, 03:26 am
Those Teradak LPS's are quite a steal. The first one I bought for the Aries Mini in 2016 is still going strong and I expect the latest one with R-Core transformer will be the same way. With shipping from Ali still cheaper than the PowerX if you have the room for it.

Yeah did you see my photo for a LPS I posted on other thread?
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 31 Dec 2022, 07:49 pm: Hey guys,

The aftermarket power supply is 100-120 v 50/60 hz 1.5 amp input and output is 12v with 3 amp. So this is compatible with Zen

Zen stock is 100-120 v 50/60 hz .4 amp input and 12v & 1 amp output.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: I.Greyhound Fan on 31 Dec 2022, 11:00 pm: Quote from: Kw6 on 31 Dec 2022, 07:49 pm
Hey guys,

The aftermarket power supply is 100-120 v 50/60 hz 1.5 amp input and output is 12v with 3 amp. So this is compatible with Zen

Zen stock is 100-120 v 50/60 hz .4 amp input and 12v & 1 amp output.

Thanks!

It should be.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 31 Dec 2022, 11:07 pm: Thanks! I saw picture of a If i Elite which has similar specs. Mine is the black box on the ground.
Title: Re: Power supply for Zen stream
Post by: Kw6 on 31 Dec 2022, 11:08 pm: (https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248327)