Who makes power supplies for audio use?

jack d ii -- Sat, 05/30/2009 - 17:45

 For turntables, tape decks, cd players, even amps and preamps.  Are there power supplies made for most any piece of stereo equipment?

Steven Stone -- Sun, 05/31/2009 - 12:59

 Yes, there are after-market power supplies available that can be used with audio devices.
 
The trick is finding the right one.
 
Using an over or under spec'd power supply can damage a component. If you do damage a piece of gear it will most likely NOT be repaired under warranty. And yes, most manufacturers will be able to tell if the power supply deep-sixed your gear.
 
If you know what you are doing and find the right supply you can see performance improvements especially if you go from a digital switching supply to a regulated analog one.
 
But you'd best know what you are doing or don't try this at home...
 
 

Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications

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