How to Modify SMPS Output Voltage

DIYaudio is a better source for these types of questions.

What exactly are the devices you are trying to power? They may be OK with slightly higher input voltages.

Of course a cheap solution is a resistive voltage divider. I’m sure you can find calculators online that let you take into account the device current.

If you are willing to take things apart then build your own linear power supply.

I’m trying to power a Sony PlayStation 1. The 7.6V is for the motor and the 3.6V is for the chips. I tried using 5V on the chips but the PS1 wouldn’t boot properly. 
 

Concerning using a simple resistive voltage divider, I have learned that there are a number of issues with it such as poor voltage regulation under load. However, if I have a decent power supply directly upstream of that, does that issue go away?

Why are you getting so expensive / exotic with these supplies?  An off the shelf wall wart would be $30 or less.  You don't need super low noise supplies.

You are right.  A VR would be a much better solution than a R divider, but depends on current draws. 

Erik - I have had excellent results upgrading the power supplies for my digital sources. Both my CD player and my DAC love these iFi low-noise, switch mode power supplies with active noise cancellation. Unlike the cheap wall warts, these were designed specifically for audio with attention paid to where it matters - low noise, low ripple, adequate capacitance, etc. My latest adventures have seen the version 2 iPowerX paired with a dedicated pure sine wave inverter powered by large SLA batteries. I have found power upgrades done right to provide massive payback and these iFi power supplies punch way above their weight class, doubly so when fed low noise pure sine wave 120V AC isolated from all the other components and the grid.

I guess my big question was why a PS1 needed to be upgraded. :-)

As a hobbyist though you may have a lot more fun/success if you built your own linear power supplies.  A good pi filter and regulators can do marvels for noise.

That’s a good question. I definitely enjoy DIY and tweaking things. I am somewhat on the fence about upgrading the PS1 power supply as a long term solution. Right now I am comparing the stock power supply vs. my DIY SMPS dual power supply solution. While I can clearly hear areas of improvement with my solution, I think the stock power supply might be more “musical.” I am wondering if the “magic” of the PS1 sound is partly caused by the stock power supply. The PS1 doesn’t measure that well yet many people will say it sounds great. Perhaps it’s shortcomings just so happen to be psychologically pleasing and I should leave it be.