Power Supply Upgrade for Bluesound Nano


Just purchased a Bluesound Nano to use as a dedicated streamer/dac.  Performance is outstanding, but am considering a outboard power supply upgrade.

My system is currently comprised as follows:

Belles Aria Two Integrated Amplifier

Bluesound Nano

Vandersteen VLR-CT speakers

Audioquest Cabling and Power Conditioning

Skylan Speaker Stands

Considering Sbooster or Ifi power supplies.  Any recommends would be greatly appreciated.

gcknapp

I installed a IFI power supply on my Roku and it made the picture much cleaner, less noise, colors looked brighter and more vivid...

A worthwhile $80 I think it was, I already have the whole system plugged into a Equitech Son of Q balanced power conditioner, but the cheap stock power supply was noisy 

I’m not an electrical engineer so I’m not an expert.  Talking with people who are though I have learned that your focus should be on the power supply in your home.  If that is stable and the outlet(s) you are using are supplying the power needed to properly power your equipment you should be set.  Power supplies are one of the controversial issues in hi-fi.  Some people swear by upgrades and others call it snake oil.  Unless the manufacturer offers upgrades or tells you it’s okay I would not mess with it.  

@kofibaffour wrote

Why? Are you saying Bluesound engineers don't know how to do the circuitry of their devices correctly?

It's an unnecessary thing to do unless you're having issues

Everything is built to a price point   Power supplies are one of the most expensive component in an audio product.  Upgrading an inexpensive power supply often results in improved performance.  

 

 

Power supplies are one of the most expensive component in an audio product.  Upgrading an inexpensive power supply often results in improved performance.  

^^^^ this.

Upgrading from a cheap wall wart is a no brainer on an evolved system. How much of a difference you'll notice is a variable, but it should be a step in the right direction.  

I don't have a specific recommendation on a brand, but have replaced the wall warts on my phono stage and DAC with DIY regulated linear power supplies, and offered lower noise floor and more refined overall performance in both cases.