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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Power Supply Question

Hi,Does anyone who owns a DacMagic Plus upgrade the "Wall Wart" power supply to something more substantial? If you did, have you realized an improvement in SQ and can you explain the improvement? Additionally, where did you source the upgraded power supply and what was the cost? I really like this little overachiever and would like to squeeze the best possible performance out of it. The unit sounds great as it is, but would a better power supply improve it further? Just as a note, my interface cabling is of very good quality as is my power conditioning.

Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback!
grm

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david_ten
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Linear Power Supplies will make a difference. You do get what you pay for, as you move up in quality (and cost).

I recommend spending a bit more to cover yourself vis a vis quality as well as flexibility to use with multiple voltage and amperage.

Here is a good introduction and primer ’article’ from Jay Luong / Audio Bacon:

https://audiobacon.net/2018/06/29/linear-power-supplies-for-audiophiles-getting-closer-to-live/

I use Uptone Audio and HDPLEX LPSs.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@lowrider57  You are welcome. Nice to know that it's of use to you. Hopefully Jay will add additional supplies to his list, especially if he conducts a comparative evaluation.

There are quite a few options and hopefully the OP will find one that works well.
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