Amps and AVR’s have internal power supplies that are sufficient to drive the component. They could be switch mode (SMPS) or some type of linear. On the back of these components most likely there’s a IEC connection, which you plug your power cable into.
The Chord Dac has a small internal SMPS power supply and is able to accept a larger linear PS thru the plug in the back. Typically a linear PS is less noisy and more robust which can improve SQ.
The Roon also accepts a LPS, but I've never used one. You need to ask other Roon owners.
The Chord Dac has a small internal SMPS power supply and is able to accept a larger linear PS thru the plug in the back. Typically a linear PS is less noisy and more robust which can improve SQ.
The Roon also accepts a LPS, but I've never used one. You need to ask other Roon owners.