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Post by brettj on Dec 13, 2022 9:15:12 GMT
Hard to say, Matt, as the 01-A (with single output) has supercaps and sounds special. The one you link to doesn't appear to have the same circuit. I can’t seem to find a dual output with the supercaps. I might as the question on AliExpress. I couldn't either when I bought a dual lps last year |
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Post by mattspl on Jan 2, 2023 10:59:33 GMT
I’m surprised and impressed at how much better YouTube and Spotify sound with the Zero Zone lps. I wish more of my gear could accept external power supplies.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 2, 2023 16:38:12 GMT
I wonder how much benefit these PSUs would bring to a streaming transport.
Might be worth a try since voltage can be adjusted for other uses if it doesn't work out ...
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Post by mattspl on Jan 2, 2023 16:40:52 GMT
I’d say they’d be great for a streamer or Dac.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 2, 2023 16:41:06 GMT
Definitely worth a punt Jules
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 2, 2023 16:59:03 GMT
Maybe, am currently using a 'budget' Audiophonics lpsu so potential gains difficult to assess.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 2, 2023 17:11:02 GMT
MartinT may have a thought on the Audiophonics He recommended the Zero Zone as being top notch
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Post by MartinT on Jan 2, 2023 17:35:42 GMT
I think I already commented some time ago? The Zero Zone 01-A gets my vote as best inexpensive supercap LPSU.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 2, 2023 22:28:04 GMT
There's 5v and 12v Super Capacitor boxes. Have a C Type input. The 5v is 8F and the 12v is 3F, I think. About £23. a.aliexpress.com/_Ez3jzYLI can never the links to work. Always get a 429 error. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 2, 2023 22:50:18 GMT
There's no end to the gadgets available on AliExpress. I sometimes find myself having browsed for 40 mins or more!
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 2, 2023 23:35:42 GMT
There is a You Tube channel that looks at some stuff that's available, electronic wise. Thinking about built a CAT SL-1 valve preamp clone; the case is available and it looks reasonable. Still hanker after an Audio Research SP8 look. Here's one for you: ￡67.71 32%OFF | 1pcs High-end HIFI Gold Silver Nano Oil Immersion Fuse CD Audio Amplifier Tube Amp Fuse Slow Blow Fuse a.aliexpress.com/_EwZSuWj￡85.67 10%OFF | CAT SL-1 SL1 Tube Pre-amplifier Preamp aluminium panel + iron body DIY chassis a.aliexpress.com/_EzMrCW7 |
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Post by orange55 on Jan 9, 2023 11:45:59 GMT
At the weekend I swapped out the Zero Zero power supply with the SoTM sPS-500 which is powering the last switch in my chain before the streamer.
Interesting is that the SoTM has more body, you sound closer to the music with more realism than the Zero Zero power supply. However, the Zero Zero does a very good job in removing noise, not quite as good as the SoTM, but the SoTM is £550 compared with the £180 for the Zero Zero, makes the Zero Zero very good value for money.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 13, 2023 17:37:40 GMT
One more test
Zero Zone v's ZTE router's supplied SMPS
No competition
Swapping from ZZ to SMPS the music is lacking, missing parts of the music
Back to the ZZ gives a fuller, smoother, nicer sound. More detail and bass
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Post by mattspl on Jan 13, 2023 18:46:14 GMT
One more test Zero Zone v's ZTE router's supplied SMPS No competition Swapping from ZZ to SMPS the music is lacking, missing parts of the music Back to the ZZ gives a fuller, smoother, nicer sound. More detail and bass They really are a great upgrade. I’m glad this forum introduced me to them. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 13, 2023 21:05:58 GMT
One more test Zero Zone v's ZTE router's supplied SMPS No competition Swapping from ZZ to SMPS the music is lacking, missing parts of the music Back to the ZZ gives a fuller, smoother, nicer sound. More detail and bass They really are a great upgrade. I’m glad this forum introduced me to them. You do realise you can only ever talk about this here don't you ? Anywhere else and you will be locked up  |
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Post by mattspl on Jan 13, 2023 21:14:36 GMT
They really are a great upgrade. I’m glad this forum introduced me to them. You do realise you can only ever talk about this here don't you ? Anywhere else and you will be locked up 😂 Good point Mike, remember there was nearly a world war on that other forum when I got into a fuse debate. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 13, 2023 21:24:45 GMT
You do realise you can only ever talk about this here don't you ? Anywhere else and you will be locked up 😂 Good point Mike, remember there was nearly a world war on that other forum when I got into a fuse debate. This is the place where you can try anything Mains cables do make a difference There is burn in or whatever we call it No, the manufacturer doesn't include the best interconnect, mains cable, feet etc Cleaning up mains, fuses (!), isolating make the sound better Weights on top of kit improves the sound I remember the discussion, 70's I think, when it was said that speaker cables improved the sound Mid 80s my LP12 was installed on a previously unheard of special Sound Organisation table which I did not want, until I heard the sound improve |
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Post by mattspl on Jan 13, 2023 21:32:30 GMT
I think some people struggle to get past what they learnt in physics and measurements. Obviously these things have their place, but I’ve always been of the mind of trying things myself to see what works.
I’ve a big roll of sound deadening mat used for lining the doors etc in car audio installations. I used it to line my sub cabinets.
I cut two pieces for the underside of the lid of the zero zone, either side of the vent. I also did the same for my fidelity Audio filter. It worked wonders on the light weight plastic case of the noise filter.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 13, 2023 21:39:44 GMT
I've got loads more sound deadening mat. I keep meaning to do the inside casework of my AfterDark clocks. I could do the Zero Zone at the same time.
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Post by mattspl on Jan 13, 2023 21:49:28 GMT
I forgot to take a picture of the deadening mat, but took this one of the inside. The rubber washer was a bit out of place on the transformer, but it moved back easily enough.  Untitled by , on Flickr |
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