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Linear Power Supply for a DAC

I’m looking for a recommendation for a Linear Power Supply for a Chord DAC. There are some units available in the UK, but I’d rather find one here in the USA.
The DAC is the Chord QuteHD DSD Dac and I’m currently using the stock wall-wart.

Power supply specs are: 12v, 1A, 2.1mm connector. The DAC has a grounding post if needed.

I found this Teddy Pardo model, and the specs say power output “up to 2A.” Would this be a good match for my DAC?
http://www.teddypardo.com/powersupplies/teddy12-2.html

Looking for quality, but wouldn’t mind finding something less expensive than the Pardo.
lowrider57
steakster
720 posts
 
For my Empirical Audio Off-Ramp, I’m using an Astron SL-11A. Made in Irvine, CA. Works great! Far superior to a wall-wart. Some units come with an IEC inlet instead of a captured PC. You can dial in 12dvc precisely by taking off the cover and turning a screw (multi-meter required). Only downside is that you need to make your own pin connector/cable (Radio Shack parts) - very easy to do. Astron was the premier manufacturer of power supplies for CB radios. Easily found on Ebay.

Here’s a smaller unit that does the same thing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Astron-RS-7A-Power-Supply-Amateur-Radio-/272254608547?hash=item3f63a3a4a3:g:YGIAAOSwoJZXRlxm
celtic66
990 posts
 
I run a Teddy Pardo for my Naim UnitiServe and it is ridiculous.  So good that the shop I purchased it from got one for themselves.  I would contact Pardo for a consult for your particular unit.
celtic66
990 posts
 
I run a Teddy Pardo for my Naim UnitiServe and it is ridiculous.  So good that the shop I purchased it from got one for themselves.  I would contact Pardo for a consult for your particular unit.
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