ismarketing;430397 Wrote: > Hi all, > > I'd like to see if a power supply update makes an audible difference on > my SB v3, but I don't want to pay $200 to experiment. > > It seems that the Elpac model that is plug and play with the SB is no > longer made. If anyone has links to an alternative, they would be > appreciated. > > Thanks.
Welcome to the Forum and the wonderful world of Squeezebox. There are tons of threads on this subject so do a quick forum search. In my opinion and from testing, its basically a waste of time. One of two things, either save up for a $500 plus DAC or buy a Transporter. Please see the following Threads: 'Read whole Thread, pay attention to Post #7' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63349) ' Another one' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50155&highlight=power+supply&page=2) Basically, there are internal switchers after the main DC input so upgrading or going to a linear power supply is a waste of time and money. The SB3 is already a good NMP and to make improvements worth paying for takes the money that makes a Transporter or a nice DAC the logical route to follow. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, Vandersteen Quatro, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: SB3, GFR-700HD, Thiel 2.3, Second Boom Home Office: SB3, NAD C370, two VSM-1 Home Gym: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, Thiel PowerPoint 1.2 House Portable: SB3, Audioengine A5 Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Expedition: SB3, ToughBook ------------------------------------------------------------------------ iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64278 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
