How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one?


I recently purchased a used Sutherland Insight phono stage to replace the built in one in my Plinius8200 MK II integrates amp. I was amazed at the improvement in openness and presence. It comes with a switched power supply but there is an option for a Linear Supply for about 35% of what I paid for the Insight ($350). I have a Van den Hul One Special cartridge (if that matters). Is it worth it?
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Showing 1 response by noromance

I've not heard it but linear supplies generally don't have some of the noise associated with SMPS. If Sutherland deem it an improvement, it most likely will sound a fair bit better.