NOW - MAKE IT SING - like a much more expensive unit !!!!
Before I start - make sure you read the WARNING!
OK - Had this unit for a while now and been happy with it - especially streaming via an Apple TV - better sound than my CD!
But I had noticed that the unit and power supply runs a little warm - that usually means it's being taxed a little.
So I started looking at upgrading the power supply, which is not easy since all third party units are generally DC and this requires AC!
Then I had a moment of enlightenment - LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING!
They use a 12 volt supply - only thing is, the units you can buy (for the garden) have timer crap on them
WARNING: DO NOT - I repeat DO NOT use the latest "electronic transformers" being used in the lighting industry - because they may not produce a true SINE WAVE!
If you can find a proper electrical supply store you can buy IRON CORE lighting transformers - mine is rated 100VA and comes with a heavy steel enclosure approximately 3x6x2.5 inches.
You then need some 16 gauge copper wire and a DC connector (it;s what those little plugs are called). I also included an fuse in the 120v side
Whole thing cost about $50 + my time - but the difference in the details and soundstage was incredible.
Now I'm not sure why CA does not provide a larger power supply - it would cost them peanuts. guess they want to sell you higher end product
REPEAT WARNING: DO NOT - I repeat NO NOT use the latest "electronic transformers" being used in the lighting industry - because they may not produce a true SINE WAVE!
Torroidal transformers would be even better since they are more efficient and far less noisy
Yes, it hums a little, but once I placed some plastic foam under the cover and some rubber feet it was not detectable from my armchair.
This is by far the enhancement with the largest impact I have ever made - like stepping up to $5000 cd player.
Spacious sound, incredible imaging in 3D, amazing details never before heard
I used the power supply from the DACMAGIC on my CA 640p phono stage and guess what - similar improvements we attained!
Both these units needed... MORE POWER!
Before I start - make sure you read the WARNING!
OK - Had this unit for a while now and been happy with it - especially streaming via an Apple TV - better sound than my CD!
But I had noticed that the unit and power supply runs a little warm - that usually means it's being taxed a little.
So I started looking at upgrading the power supply, which is not easy since all third party units are generally DC and this requires AC!
Then I had a moment of enlightenment - LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING!
They use a 12 volt supply - only thing is, the units you can buy (for the garden) have timer crap on them
WARNING: DO NOT - I repeat DO NOT use the latest "electronic transformers" being used in the lighting industry - because they may not produce a true SINE WAVE!
If you can find a proper electrical supply store you can buy IRON CORE lighting transformers - mine is rated 100VA and comes with a heavy steel enclosure approximately 3x6x2.5 inches.
You then need some 16 gauge copper wire and a DC connector (it;s what those little plugs are called). I also included an fuse in the 120v side
Whole thing cost about $50 + my time - but the difference in the details and soundstage was incredible.
Now I'm not sure why CA does not provide a larger power supply - it would cost them peanuts. guess they want to sell you higher end product
REPEAT WARNING: DO NOT - I repeat NO NOT use the latest "electronic transformers" being used in the lighting industry - because they may not produce a true SINE WAVE!
Torroidal transformers would be even better since they are more efficient and far less noisy
Yes, it hums a little, but once I placed some plastic foam under the cover and some rubber feet it was not detectable from my armchair.
This is by far the enhancement with the largest impact I have ever made - like stepping up to $5000 cd player.
Spacious sound, incredible imaging in 3D, amazing details never before heard
I used the power supply from the DACMAGIC on my CA 640p phono stage and guess what - similar improvements we attained!
Both these units needed... MORE POWER!