Which External Linear PSU Upgrade for my Router?
I'd like to upgrade the wall wart PSU on my Netgear Nighthawk RAX50v2 router to a linear PSU.
The output is 12v, 2.5A 30W
I'm looking at a LHY Audio one - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005350110413.html
But i'd like to know what else is out there. Would appreciate your thoughts.
W=VA 12V is your given and you need a power supply that provides "at least" 2.5A at 12V, so at least 30W. Sbooster power supplies are fairly well-respected and this one would work for your situation. The 12V model provides 3A, which is fine for your needs. Ifi power supplies are not linear supplies, but they are designed for low noise and many seem to like them. This 12V model provides 4A, which works for you. This model only provides 2A at 12V so wouldn't provide enough power for your needs. |
One consideration that might mitigate the need for LPS on modems, routers, etc. would be to use a separate music server and streamer, with the server located in a separate room (often with the network equipment) and away from your main system. Locate your streamer in your system room and connect the two through an optical cable. Even if you do not use a server, connecting your streamer using an optical cable could do as much to reduce noise as using LPSs. With a lot of this stuff, you need to try it for yourself, in your own system, to figure out what actually works best. |
