Quality power question #2


I do use quality power cords, so no questions about that.  But my Rega fono mini and one other item have wall warts, standard factory supplied.  My question is, are these getting in the way of the quality of sound?  Is there an easy upgrade?

boxcarman

+1 for what @audphile1 says.

Save your money for a much better phono stage - like those from Simaudio

  • they do repsond nicely to an upgraded power supply if you think you need one, but out of the box they are just much better across the board

Regads - Steve

I have upgraded my wall warts, mostly for fear of noise, but having taken apart some Rega mini accessories I have to agree, that needs to be replaced. For the same reasons, I recommend Pro-Ject electronics over anything made by Rega. Better value and better attention to power supply noise abatement:

https://amzn.to/3Drl1Ng

Still what most would call "entry-level" though, if you are serious about vinyl you'll probably want something even better.

If you do have other devices worth an upgrade, I recommend the iFi wall wart replacements:

https://amzn.to/3Drl1Ng

I use them mostly because I feel they prevent more noise from getting back-fed through the AC supply to other equipment. I use them on my streamer, DAC and Ethernet swtch.

Seriously though, if you are investing right now, a new phono stage is probably your better way to go.