Linear Power supplies for DACs...?


Is there real SQ benefits or is it placebo snake oil?
i have a Chord Qutest and it has a wall wart. Lots of people say there’s real benefit to adding an external LPS. 
Plenty of choices ranging from $50 - $500.
Sure, a home audition is ideal.

but, what do you guys think?

Not just for the Qutest, but in general for DACs.
ianrmack

Showing 1 response by david_ten

+1 @steakster 

Every LPS I've had experience with has improved upon the supplied stock SMPS. 

As I've moved up the LPS ladder: improved outcomes.

Moving from stock DC cables to custom DC cables: improved outcomes.

Isolating the LPS: improved outcomes.

Changing power cables to the LPS: changes in results and when paired with the right power cable > improved outcomes.

Feeding the LPS via a custom power supply / power conditioner: improved outcomes.

I'm afflicted with a preponderance of misfortune in improved outcomes. I should read more and listen less.