Preamplifier power supply


Hi folks, should a preamplifier have a BIG (that is: an overkill power supply) to sound dynamic and authoritative? I'm asking this because some experts would say "yes" while others would say "no". Recently a well known audio journalist (Anthony Cordesmann?) said that the preamplifier doesn't have to have a big power supply because it doesn't have to deliver lots of energy (in the form of current). A preamplifier can sound "dynamic" even with very modest power supply --> for example the built in preamplifier in the Benchmark DAC. But some manufacturers rely on a truly overkill power supply in their reference preamplifiers: MBL, First Sound Audio, BAT, VTL, LAMM, Mark Levinson. So who is right?

Chris
dazzdax
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After 30+ years of listening I now feel that the size of a preamp power supply has no more to do with the sound of the music than the size of the woofer in a speaker.

This might be music to your ears but it is probably even more music to a manufacturer's ears.

Are you really suggesting (as a generalization) that a manufacturer can now use a small cheaper power supply and a small cheaper woofer with small cheaper motor and small cheaper voice coil (often no bigger than a tweeter): And in general it sounds better or just as good (in general no benefit from using better parts)?

I agree there is such as thing as diminishing returns and many reasonably sized but well designed power supplies are adequate for the job but please....this is audiophile heresey! LOL - Just Kidding ;-)
Must have been thinking about this interview.

http://www.stereophile.com/interviews/222/
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Actually, no, that is not what I'm suggesting at all.

We agree then on that aspect - good.

Do not mistake quantity for quality, they both start with the letter "Q", but are very different.

Sorry, my bad.

Don't confuse smaller with cheaper.

How silly of me.

Are you suggesting that all you can eat buffets offer the best quality food?

Huh? Are you offering to buy me lunch? ;-)