Voltage conversion in Wyred4 Sound DAC

Not only that Benchmark DAC2 has switching power supply but also
has many of them inside. It uses main +12V switcher and then
DC/DC converters to create +/-18V. I don't know of linear power
supply that can operate from 88 to 264 VAC without any switch and
at the same time to be able to operate up to 373VDC.

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Look at the picture - perforated metal box in front is Switch Mode
Power Supply.

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I had asked W4S along time ago for the DAC2 which i bought.
The DAC-2 requires a power supply pin configuration change. Contact W4S directly. I was told that they can supply a power jumper that can be used to reconfigure it for one of the voltages, and be left out for the other. I have not done this but best bet is to double check with them. At least those designs were changeable if you open the cover and get the new jumper.

Thanks a lot for your kind opinions

If you email W4S chances are EJ will respond personally. Can't get any more direct than that

Also recommend contacting EJ at Wyred. Wyred has a much smoother sound than the Benchmark which can sound very bright.