[arcsine]

Howdy
I was hoping to get peoples thoughts about changes/upgrades to the external 12-volt power supply on some DAC's. Is it good/bad/indifferent? What parts & pieces do we have experience with?

I've heard from 'no effect' to 'acts as a reclocker'.

Thanks for your time

[FullRangeMan]

Howdy
I was hoping to get peoples thoughts about changes/upgrades to the external 12-volt power supply on some DAC's. Is it good/bad/indifferent? What parts & pieces do we have experience with?

I've heard from 'no effect' to 'acts as a reclocker'.

Thanks for your time

I will move this topic to the Discless Circle.

I would suggest a battery power supply.

[Phil A]

Welcome!  After a couple of more posts, you should be able to access the 'Search' function and find things like -  https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=181288.msg1905158#msg1905158

[newzooreview]

Yes, power supply makes a measurable and audible difference. A very simple benchtop demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaBKqpw9M3Y

The simplest way to check for the possible benefits in your system is to get an iFi Power Elite. If it doesn't sound better, you can return it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08S5T4DNY

If you could specify the DAC you are using and the system it is being used in then it will help people make recommendations. If the DAC is connected by USB to a gaming PC streaming Spotify then the power supply on the DAC is not likely a concern, for example.

[arcsine]

You are correct, knowing what we re talking about is helpful to all.

Cambridge Audio DAC Magic 200 with power supplied by a 12V, 1000mA Golden Profit Electronics wall-wart.

Thanks for your time

[arcsine]

Forgot your request for the whole system, sorry.

The DAC gets optical and/or USB feeds from the MacG5 music server or the TV. Next is a Parasound P5 preamp to a Krell KAV-5 amp. There is a Merril Thor amp fr the sub. Speakers are Daedalus SR-823 and SR-1203 pairs.

[Letitroll98]

Yes, as previously mentioned a hefty battery supply works great.  For me it transforms the lowly Topping E30 from something I don't like to a lovely sounding DAC.  I haven't tried an improved supply like the iFi unit mentioned, but wouldn't be surprised with similar improvements.

[rollo]

Howdy
I was hoping to get peoples thoughts about changes/upgrades to the external 12-volt power supply on some DAC's. Is it good/bad/indifferent? What parts & pieces do we have experience with?

I've heard from 'no effect' to 'acts as a reclocker'.

Thanks for your time

 Check out Angela.Gilbert Yeung. Formerly Blue Circle Audio. Absolutely amazing power supply mods.

charles

[Vincent Kars]

Have a look: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/do-you-need-linear-power-supply-for-dacs.7021/

[zoom25]

I replaced my switching power supply with an oversized and overkill Teradak 12V13A for my Dangerous Source. I prefer it with the LPS. Also like my gear plugged into the Torus isolation transformer. Same reason why I have Audioquest Jitterbug on my USB ports.