Chord Dave and lInear power supply

I preface this by saying that if you use an external power supply on your Chord products it will void any warranties you may have.  That said, I had a customer trade in a Dave, MScaler, and a Sean Jacobs DC4 for each item.  It did make a noticeable difference in the width of the soundstage.  The Sean Jacobs power supplies are large and they might have the worst packaging I have ever seen but they sound great and definitely don't run hot.  

@ricred1 

First I'll say that I'm not afraid to take on any project, am an "expert" with a solder iron, and am currently building upgraded crossovers on 6 separate boards.  

However, looking at the directions to upgrade on the Farad website, this looks about as simple as it gets.  Review the instructions and you may decide you can handle it.

Jerry 

carlsbad,

Years and years ago I repaired old vacuum tube televisions at my dad's store. I know replacing the Dave's power supply is rather simple to do, but for some reason I just don't want to. I'd rather change DACs than change the Dave's power supply.

@carlsbad

Hi Jerry

The improveemnt brough by Farad linear power supply is day and night.

The installation is not that difficult as most people feared.

No soldering is requied.

Just simple change of board after loosening some screws.

They are not warm at all  with little power compsumption less than 40 watts.

Good luck!

Thomas

Ok.  Signed up on their site.  Waiting for a coupon.  😁