which seems a bit much compared to the cost difference when manufacturing the LPS board versus the SMP one.Just the component $cost (not including enclosure) can be more than double for linear v smp.
Cheers George
How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one?
I recently purchased a used Sutherland Insight phono stage to replace the built in one in my Plinius8200 MK II integrates amp. I was amazed at the improvement in openness and presence. It comes with a switched power supply but there is an option for a Linear Supply for about 35% of what I paid for the Insight ($350). I have a Van den Hul One Special cartridge (if that matters). Is it worth it?
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sokogear OP $350 sound fair SMP (switchmode) https://ibb.co/syZLpCj Linear LMP https://ibb.co/xGQVK29 Cheers George |
Most of these small audio manufacturers have commensurate small volume. To that end, they are paying quite a bit for components, and an arm and a leg for assembly. What you can build 100,000 of for $10/each, can cost $100(or more)/each, to build 100. I wonder what that represents in actual dollars. Double sounds high, but if its $20 versus $10, does that justify $350? |
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