plug and play SB3 PS recs

sts9fan · « **on:** 29 Dec 2005, 03:50 pm »

I am interested in getting a new PS for my SB3. I don't want to do anything but order it online. Nothing but plug it in. Suggestions? Also I am not interested in any of the stupid $200 ones.

Thanks a bunch!!

Carlman · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 Dec 2005, 04:05 pm »

The SB3 I own came with a power supply. I'm listening to it now.
I'm not sure of the intelligence of my power supply but I think it's smart enough.

-C

woodsyi · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 Dec 2005, 04:16 pm »

Quote from: sts9fan

I am interested in getting a new PS for my SB3. I don't want to do anything but order it online. Nothing but plug it in. Suggestions? Also I am not interested in any of the stupid $200 ones.

Thanks a bunch!!

Would you be interested in a smart $200 one?

sts9fan · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 Dec 2005, 04:22 pm »

It would have to be wicked smart.

woodsyi · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Dec 2005, 04:30 pm »

I use a HP/Agilent 6281A that I got on E-bay for 63% of $200. I think it is wicked smart.

Occam · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 Dec 2005, 04:42 pm »

Quote from: sts9fan

....Suggestions? Also I am not interested in any of the stupid $200 ones.

Yes, I've a suggestion, stay on point and keep your obvious issues to yourself. That qualifying adjective 'stupid' is unnecessary. Metrics are personal, and one man's foolish expenditure is another's bargain.

As to cheap SOB improvements (my fave) look at the Lab section and you'll find links to a table wart linear supply from Hosfelt @$7, as well as an unenclosed PowerOne linear supply $2.50, from Cascade Surplus, though you'll have to supply your own enclosure and cables for that PowerOne. Folks who've used them seem to think they're a reasonable expenditure.
If you've the requisite diy skillset, consider building a Felicia for the ps or for any and all source components.

Regards,
Occam

[edited for overstepping]