Thanks for taking the time to post that info steakster. I'd been interested in finding a quality-built and affordable linear power supply for my Aries Mini. I take it that if voltage is as required by the device to be powered, having available amps in excess of the device's design spec won't hurt anything.
Astron & older LPS’s
If you’re using an Astron or another older design LPS for digital, please read on.
My rig’s SQ for streaming Tidal was boosted substantially when my Astron 11A was replaced with this newer ultra-low noise LPS for powering my modem/router. The body/weight of the music became rock solid – I mean rock solid. The noise floor dropped significantly more - and my system was already extremely quiet. It appears that the modem/router needed a faster-acting delivery than the Astron could provide.
I was intrigued that this particular unit used an R-core transformer with bi-polar transistors to regulate the voltage. Even though the modem and router draw only 1 amp each, I wanted to provide an extra beefy power supply to see what would happen. I’m glad that I did. It was worth the extra $20. I have since purchased a 2nd one for my Empirical Audio Off-Ramp 5. I replaced the cheap 12v umbilical cord with high quality OCC copper wire – and installed a SR Black fuse. The circuit that the modem/router were on, already had a power conditioner - fed by a good quality power cord. A nice by-product is that my web-surfing is much faster, too.
This company has a smorgasboard of LPS’s with a variety of circuit designs. I can definitely vouch for the version that I got. Each unit arrived in the U.S. within one week of the order via DHL. The units are built like a tank. Top-notch in every respect - parts, assembly, functionality and cosmetics. No, I’m not affiliated with this company at all. Just a happy customer.
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