Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-03 Thread Phil Leigh
bad.wolf;212248 Wrote: > Thanks guys, Russ Andrews made an error when recommending their power > supply, I did contact them and they do a 5v one specifically for the > SB3 which I’ve taken the plunge and ordered, together with their > PowerMax Cable. It works out at a cool £90 plus upgrade so I’m

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-03 Thread bad . wolf
Thanks guys, Russ Andrews made an error when recommending their power supply, I did contact them and they do a 5v one specifically for the SB3 which I’ve taken the plunge and ordered, together with their PowerMax Cable. It works out at a cool £90 plus upgrade so I’m expecting reasonable results. W

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-02 Thread Phil Leigh
zanash;211945 Wrote: > there seems to be a downer on RA .I can't understand why as there > are many other people doing far worse than makeing slightly over the > odds on there products. > > All the RA gear I've heared worked just like it says on the tin.. > > There service and return polic

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-02 Thread zanash
there seems to be a downer on RA .I can't understand why as there are many other people doing far worse than makeing slightly over the odds on there products. All the RA gear I've heared worked just like it says on the tin.. There service and return policy are very good too [I've not had ca

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-01 Thread Phil Leigh
valeite;211868 Wrote: > Russ Andrews seems to go hand in hand with snake oil Sorry to disagree but his cables and power conditioners are both good. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... ...SB3+TACT+Altmann+MF DACX

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-01 Thread valeite
Russ Andrews seems to go hand in hand with snake oil -- valeite valeite's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10755 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36511

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-01 Thread Simon
Actually RA do produce a version for the SB3, however when I tried it it was no improvement on stock. I replaced it with a home built linear, which was miles better, and cost me less than half the price. -- Simon Simon's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-01 Thread S-Man
NO!!! The SB3 needs a 5V not 12V. It also uses a 2.5mm connector not 2.1mm. Applying 12VDC will most likely result in pop, crackle and smoke. -- S-Man S-Man's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9593

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II

2007-07-01 Thread bad . wolf
Hello all, Looking to update the power supply, it has to be said I’m not technically minded, but loving the SB3 and want to get the best out of it, (DAC will have to wait for now..) have been advised by Russ Andrews in the UK to try their PowerPak II which they claim “is specifically for the Sque