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Linear Power Supply for a DAC

I’m looking for a recommendation for a Linear Power Supply for a Chord DAC. There are some units available in the UK, but I’d rather find one here in the USA.
The DAC is the Chord QuteHD DSD Dac and I’m currently using the stock wall-wart.

Power supply specs are: 12v, 1A, 2.1mm connector. The DAC has a grounding post if needed.

I found this Teddy Pardo model, and the specs say power output “up to 2A.” Would this be a good match for my DAC?
http://www.teddypardo.com/powersupplies/teddy12-2.html

Looking for quality, but wouldn’t mind finding something less expensive than the Pardo.
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elberoth2
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Go for the Teddy unit. It is amazing and well worth the extra. Much better than the el cheapo PSUs you can get from ebay. 

I certainly love mine.  The above mentioned Uptone Audio JS-2 is another great PSU, with the added bonus of variable output voltages option, but is much more expensive than the Teddy unit, and probably more than you want to spend.
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lowrider57 OP
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Thanks everybody.
@photonman, I see you did some research on power supplies as well, but the Uptone is beyond my budget.
I've seen many good units from the UK; MCRU, Paul Hynes, Sbooster, but so far I like the Teddy. He goes into detail about his filtering technology, but doesn't mention the transformer.
@elberoth2, @celtic66 ... do you know if the Teddy uses a toroidal transformer? Ever experience any hum?
johndoe21ro
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I am also interested in a response! :)
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lowrider57 OP
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I contacted Teddy and he does use a toroidal transformer. Another recommended LPS is from Swagman Labs (Hong Kong), found on Ebay or on their website.
What is most important about power supplies is to have good voltage regulation and strong ripple rejection.
I've since sold the Chord.
amir57bs
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Paul is not reliable
I lost my money 4500USD
after 8 month he not delivered my order and not refund my money
https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/38279-paul-hynes-excuses-to-deliver-the-power-supply...
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