Zen 3 now $3k? needs a DAC. Good solution.
Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2?
I am currently using a Naim Unitiserve streaming from a Western Digital NAS, then using coaxial to a APL DSD-S DAC. I am considering to spend several hundred dollars to add some tweaks rather than spending $2000+ to buy a new streamer/server. I am considering replacing the switch mode power supply with a linear power supply, or the iFi SPDIF Purifier2.
For the LPS, since I am not planning to spend a lot of money, I am going to try one of those from China which the quality is a bit of an unknown. But I think it should still be better than the original power supply.
For the I Purifier2, I read it reclock the signal going into the DAC. However, the APL convert the signal to DSD first. I am guess that conversion should do some clean up or reclocking, so I am not sure if the iPurifier will be beneficial.
Which one do you think will offer a bigger improvement?
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How many volts ? Please keep in mind you have to know the amp output also go to small green computer . Ijust put anice lps on my new modem router combo the power supply made a Big difference the music has much better image densitt and focus. My new 8702 Motorola has a much better 4 core processor andBig memory buffer and verygood wifi ionlyuse for control ofthe tablet , a huge upgrade alsoistheSonore Ethernet toFiberoptic the Sonore deluxe is $500 each , for now youcan get one and just add LPS to them noise cannot travel over fiber optic much cleaner then wire , |
If looking for an LPS, LHY Audio is a decent brand from China. I used one for many years and it works very well. Quite a lot of tech inside too. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001795236295.html Yes, Alvin of Vinshine (Denafrips), also brings in this brand of LPS.
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+1 @audioman58. Although I do not use the Sonore, I use the same principle in breaking the Ethernet connection with fiber using a tx and rcvr just before the streamer. This has probably been one of the biggest noticeable upgrade tweaks I’ve ever done and it’s under $100. You can get the parts on Amazon and it’s simple to install. Really! I highly recommend this along with your power supply. This should make you forget about a new streamer for a long time. Good luck. |
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