Linear power supply for Weiss DAC 204

https://teddypardo.com/power-supplies-for-other-brands/

No experience with Weiss or any of the power supplies you mentioned above but Teddy Pardo is well regarded and they make units for the 204. 

Linear power supplies from Small Green Computer

highly recommended 

 

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/linear-power-supplies

 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/linear-power-supply-for-a-weiss-dac-204

i lost count of the number of Pardo supplies i have… > 4

all in stellar service for years…

I use Teddy Pardo. Sounds great

I've had different power supplies for the 204. Really didn't notice a difference. Others will probably disagree. I would say the linear power supply is a necessity, but any of those mentioned would work just fine.

I had the 204 and it is definitely better with the upgraded power supply, I used the S-Booster with mine. Good luck, Merry Christmas…

I own the Weiss DAC 204 with the sbooster LPS and it's phenomenal.

I have my Weiss 204 dac connected to a Plixir Statement BDC, very happy with the sound.

Isn’t Modwright also making one?

Either the new Plixir BDC v2 with Statement DC Cable or the Statement DC power supply. These will be the top Linear power supplies on the market.

 

Linear Tube Audio by far the best build and price best LPS under #1200 

you can find on Audiogon $700 when on sale or their website $750

I have the Modwright. Big improvement plus it's footprint matches the Weiss.

System aesthetics matter, at least to me. (and to swmbo)

 

 

kjl1065

How do you like the LHY LPS for the Lumin U2 Mini? The internal kit looks like it may be the best option on the market. However, I don’t know if the DC power cable is of high quality like the Teddy or Statement cable. We have a distributor that is only a few miles away from me but he doesn’t have any units. I was hoping they drop shipped all the US orders. Are you pleased with the overall quality, including sound? On an improved percentile scale, did the LHY improve the overall performance by more than 40 percent or were there only minimal improvements in sound quality 10-20 percent? 

The LHY power supply is hooked up to the Lumin U2 mini and I would say that I hear a 20% difference. The noise floor was reduced which in turn allowed the mini to sound better than with the original equipment. The change over was not simple so my dealer took care of it.  I use the s booster linear power supply for my Chord Qutest Dac and the improvement in sound quality also about 20%. The S booster was and add on and was easier to install. I should add both products are quality.I purchased the S Booster from Upscale Audio and the LHY from Vinshine Audio. I have had both products for about 6 months.

Thank you for the feedback. I just started looking at LPS and considering the installation of one on a U2 Mini. I usually look for at least a 40 percent improvement when I’m upgrading something like the DAC or speakers. Obviously, this isn’t an expensive or total upgrade. Like moving from the Mini to the U2. I’d be courteous to know if adding a LPS to the Mini improves the sound quality equal to or close to the U2 without the dedicated USB or optical fiber input. If so, the LPS would be a worthwhile option. Any thoughts?

Can't speak about the U2, only the U2 mini, or your 40% rule. It really depends how resolving your system is. If your system is highly resolving then I believe you will hear a difference with a linear power supply. The linear power supply reduced the noise floor and in turn allow you to hear more of the music. I updated the U2 mini with the LHY power supply.  From what I have read the U2 costs substantially more than the U2 mini. I would not expect that the addition of a linear power supply to the U2 mini will get you close to the performance of the U2.  I am personally waiting for the next network transport to come out replacing the U2 mini.

@rubicon15 moving to U2 is a better approach than adding a linear PS to the Mini. U2 has more improvements than just the power supply. 
I was between the U2 and Aurender N200 and chose to go with the Aurender. I never heard the U2 but it’s supposed to be a solid machine. 
FWIW I used to own U1 Mini and it was ok but nothing special. 

+1 raesco and grammophone_canada

I agree, the U2 has a number of improvements over the Mini. I have not auditioned the U2. However, I don’t know if the improvement in overall sound quality is worth twice the price. This is wear I tend to look for a 30-40 percent improvement. In other words, a 20 percent improvement may be worth a $500 investment for a LPS. However, at twice the price for a U2, I would expect a 30-40 percent improvement. If not, I would consider a different streamer and increase the budget as needed. It’s simple not worth upgrading something if there isn’t a significant improvement in sound quality. I’m currently using a CJ Classic 62SE, ET3SE, and Lampizator Amber DAC. Nothing over the top but fairly revealing.

I struggle with assigning any kind of percent improvement to upgrades. I don’t know what 100% better sounds like as I just don’t have that baseline. 
I go as simple as are the improvements significant? Is what I’m hearing to my liking? Am I able to go back to the old setup and be happy? If not, is the improvement worth it to me? 
I suspect the power supply addition to the Mini will result in better sound - power supplies matter. But will it be a dramatic improvement? Probably not. Will going up to a better streamer give me more ROI? I would say yes. Also take into consideration the mods you will be making to the mini and the resale value.

So in my opinion it’s worth trying a better unit.  

Uptone Audio JS-2 Linear Poset Supply and it can power two devices.

I agree, it’s difficult to assign a number or percentage of improvement. I guess I look for the “wow” factor if I’m purchasing a new piece of equipment. In other words, is the difference in what I’m hearing worth the cost - ROI from a sonic perspective. 

I wouldn’t overthink this.  You’ve clearly heard significant benefits with your current LPS units so would spending double really get you that much more?  I don’t know but call me very skeptical.  I’d stick with Teddy Pardo, SBooster, or LHY as they’re all well-proven, high-value products where you really can’t go wrong.  Best of luck. 

I’m with @audphile1 

Teddy Pardo is the only company I have dealt with and I like the product and their service.

All the best.

Think about what a LPS does compared to most below average PSs. Although I have a 20 amp dedicated line and a CorePower 1800 PC. I got a huge leap when I added VeraFI Black Hole Vibration controls (I replaced the unstable cones with balls) and another huge leap when I added their Snubway into my Corepower. If you don’t already have HQ PLC consider their combination of Snubway, Mainstream Master class or ACE Power Package

HTH

I would wait for a month or two and get the new Uptone JS-4. I’m sure it’s better than Pardo/Modwright/certainly LHY, and can power two needing 2A or one 4A.