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Any SB Owners Using Channel Islands Power Supply

Look Here to see what I am referring to. Since my server has become my main source for listening to music, I want to maximize its performance (sound familiar) – this looks like an interesting tweak. I’ve read good reviews about the various CI High Current Power Supplies – I’ve even read some highly positive reviews about the Duet/VDC-9.0 combination. That said, I have also read several threads on the Logitech site that are emphatic that an aftermarket power supply cannot improve the sound quality of any SB device (this coming from several senior members, including the Logitech top honcho). I know we’ve all thrown a meager $279 to the audio Gods to no avail, so this isn’t that big a deal. Then again…$279 will buy all my little cherubs new shoes. What say those in the know? I do prefer unabashed knowledge, but I will certainly welcome sarcasm, cynicism and mildly offensive humor.
2chnlben
2chnlben OP
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Is anyone using these mods with digital out to external DAC, or is everyone using analogue out to preamp/receiver?

I am using digital to DAC - I'm assuming the others are too, as that is the optimal option. If I read your thoughts correctly, you may be wondering if the inclusion of an aftermarket PS will actually improve upon the digital output. I am wondering the same thing – since I’ve read that replacing the stock PS will have greater affect on the analog outs (albeit still not a match for the digital out to DAC methodology). I'll be able to provide an unbiased review once I add the power supply this weekend.
cruz123
586 posts
 
I have an SB3 with the Bolder "Enthusiast" digital mods, which significantly upgrades the SB3's internal power supply, replaces the voltage regulator and removes the analog outputs. I also use a BPT "BAT" battery power supply. Seems like overkill I suppose, but I listen a LOT to my squeezebox, so I wanted to maximize its performance. The sound quality of this setup is amazingly good.
ecruz
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Digital out to a DAC.
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cerrot
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I have yhe CI power supply for my sb3 and it was a most notable improvement. No more rf interferance from fm tuner, blacker background, wider, deeper soundstage, better retrieval of low level details - improvement all around. A must. (get the upgraded power umbilical also).
2chnlben OP
595 posts
 
(get the upgraded power umbilical also).

Where did you get yours? Did you get the Revelation Audio Lab Silver umbilical, or one from CI? What are you using for the AC Power cable?
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