Upgrading DC Cables for Linear Power Supply


I have bought some Linear Power Supplies as upgrades.

Wondering the options to upgrade the cable from the LPS to component.

There appear a range of options, with some more expensive than the LPS purchase price.

jerrybj

Showing 8 responses by rtilden

I know this is an older thread, but I am seeking guidance from folks who have compared 'Upgraded' DC Power cables with the factory offerings.  Specifically, I just installed the Limited Edition Teddy Pardo LPS for my Bluesound Node N130, and I am VERY PLEASED with the result- highly recommended.

I had it in my mind that perhaps an alternate DC Power cable from Ghent Audio might improve it a tiny bit further, but I don't see much of anything posted on any forum to encourage me.  To those who have tried it, please offer your thoughts, and also advise if your alternate DC Power cable for your Teddy Pardo LPS is shielded or unshielded.  I have seen mixed recommendations on that.  I appreciate any experience.  Thanks.

Thanks for your reply, SNS.  These short DC cables are cheap enough, I will give them a try.  FYI:  I am using the Node N130 as a streamer only, to my Weiss 501 DAC.  Really quite good, IMO.  Let me ask another question:

I thought I would try adding Herbie's Audio Labs Baby Booties under the Node, and also adding some Tenderfoot isolators under the LPS.  I really don't think I'm getting much in the way of induced vibration, but these are also pretty cheap.  Any thoughts about using these or other isolators under streamer and LPS?  Thanks.

 

Thanks Jerry & Thompson.  This is a bit cartoonish to me, as my Node was about $450, as I recall.  Now, with the Teddy Pardo LPS and Triode Wire Labs power cable, I am waaaay upside down on this thing.  It really doesn't bother me too much, but it's funny.  I did order the Ghent DC power cable for about a hundred bucks.  And now considering these isolators, I'll be spending another small chunk. 

But I have to say I'm really happy with this direction, and it allows me to keep the Node, which has been my focus.  That little thing has been so good and so reliable, I don't feel the need to change it out for an expensive streamer.  Thanks again. 

I've been researching and thinking about your comments re: isolation in my system (after 40 years- ha!).  Based on your experiences, can you tell me if this is a good path for starters?  I am thinking tiny, microphonic vibrations might better be handled by Black Ravioli Pads, and larger ones by Auva EQ.  Is that good reasoning, or is this whole thing a crapshoot of trial and error?  Here goes:

Node N130 (light and plastic body).  Sits on sturdy steel equipment stand, with sturdy wooden shelves on Granite Floor.  Node's flat base area is only 3"x4"-  Try (4) BR Small Pads very close together under Node's flat base area in center.

Teddy Pardo LPS for Node (next to Node)-  Try (4) Black Ravioli Big Pad Plus 

Weiss 501 DAC.  This sits in a wooden studio equipment rack on coasters, on a shelf thinner and less sturdy than eqpt above.  I suspect more vibration here. - Try (4) Stack AUVA EQ  isolators. 

Tyler Woodmere Speakers (200 lbs each)- Try Large Stack AUVA speaker isolators

With this mix, I should be able to swap BR Pads and AUVA EQ between equipment to determine best scenario.  Then I need to think about Preamp, Amp and Phono Preamp.  Please let me know if you like this approach, or if you might offer a better one.  Thanks!

 

Thanks for the response, SNS.  Yes, I was asking you and Jerry, as you have been gracious with your advice.  And I appreciate your explanation of all the variables in your system/room.  I was drawn to the Black Ravioli and Stack AUVA products due to the numerous positive reviews.  Just FYI, those AUVA speaker isolators are available with felt pads instead of spikes, which I would need for my polished granite floor.  

I'm travelling for the month of July, but I think I'll start my experimentation when I return.  If I learn anything exciting, I'll share with this group.  Thanks again, from Winter Park, FL.

 

Many thanks, Jerry, for the specific tips.  I think I will need a variety of BR and  AUVA EQ to swap around for a proper evaluation.  My amplifier's legs sit higher than the thickness of the BR Big Pads+, which I suppose means I will need to stack BR pads or just try an AUVA EQ under the amp. 

Tell me what you think about my internet setup:  I have Spectrum Coax coming into the house and leading to an ARRIS Modem.  Directly adjacent to the Modem is an ASUS Wireless Mesh Router, connected via standard Ethernet cable.  My house is from 1964 and has thick plaster walls as well as a CMU wall, yet I stream wirelessly from that Mesh Router to 2 other Mesh Nodes, one of which carries the wireless signal to my Bluesound Node N130.  This wireless setup solves a couple significant problems for me, and it sounds really good.  Considering this setup, do you still think I should consider an LPS for my router?  How about for the Modem too?  And probably a high-end Ethernet cable to connect them as well?  I thought I had read that since I was wirelessly streaming, I didn't need those upgrades, but I value your opinion here.  Thanks again for responding.  

  

Thanks, Jerry.  My wireless setup is a bit different than yours, but I understand your points re: separate LPS units and cumulative gains.  I will continue down the road you and SNS have helped clarify and see where it takes me.  I'm travelling soon, until mid-August.  Hopefully, soon after my return, I'll have some results to share.  Thanks again to you and SNS.