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How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one?

I recently purchased a used Sutherland Insight phono stage to replace the built in one in my Plinius8200 MK II integrates amp. I was amazed at the improvement in openness and presence. It comes with a switched power supply but there is an option for a Linear Supply for about 35% of what I paid for the Insight ($350). I have a Van den Hul One Special cartridge (if that matters). Is it worth it?
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you know the answer... depends on what unit

some will see a drastic improvement, some slim to none, depends on how much internal filtering/noise isolation is happening inside the unit

but usually it matters and improves at least a teeny bit
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