Favorite Linear power supply


I have a couple of walwart power supplies in my system which I’d like to replace with a linear supply. It’s mostly computer related such as my router, etc ( I have a Belkin). Can anyone recommend a good choice(s) at a reasonable price point ( under $200 or so?) preferably one unit which could accommodate at least 2 items, as above. I don’t have a tremendous amount of space behind my rack but if it’s not especially big I’ll be able to find it a spot. Thanks in advance.  
lissnr

Showing 1 response by millercarbon

Open the wall warts and have a look at the absolute crap they use inside. They are mostly a transformer, with a couple dirt cheap diodes and an even cheaper cap. Usually on some POC circuit board. So for like $10, maybe $20 tops, you replace the crap with quality diodes and caps. Then for bonus points you solder it back together point to point with actual wire, eliminating the thing circuit board trace altogether. 

This makes a huge improvement. Takes up almost no extra space. Guaranteed to perform better than any power supply under $500, and for peanuts. 

The Synergistic Research Active Shielding wall warts in my system are modified this way. Huge improvement. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367

The reason you see no wall warts is after doing the mods they are all hard wired to power and mounted inside the conditioner.