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Linear Power Supply for a DAC

I’m looking for a recommendation for a Linear Power Supply for a Chord DAC. There are some units available in the UK, but I’d rather find one here in the USA.
The DAC is the Chord QuteHD DSD Dac and I’m currently using the stock wall-wart.

Power supply specs are: 12v, 1A, 2.1mm connector. The DAC has a grounding post if needed.

I found this Teddy Pardo model, and the specs say power output “up to 2A.” Would this be a good match for my DAC?
http://www.teddypardo.com/powersupplies/teddy12-2.html

Looking for quality, but wouldn’t mind finding something less expensive than the Pardo.
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georgehifi
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lowrider57
Power supply specs are: 12v, 1A, 2.1mm connector. The DAC has a grounding post if needed.

Great linear supply using "R" Core Transformer Panasonic caps ect, and not too expensive.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TeraDak-DC-30W-TOUCH-DC12V-1-8A-Hi-Fi-For-Audio-Linear-Power-Supply/1309128...

Cheers George
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1graber2
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what about Channel Islands? 
... maybe Modwright? 
... 
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lowrider57 OP
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I see that TeraDak is popular worldwide. It's mentioned on forums in the US, UK, and EU.
For digital use it's important to see specs listed for fast voltage regulation as Steve N. stated. Some TeraDak models on Ebay include this.
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grannyring
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I use several TeraDak LPS units and they are wonderful.  I would make or buy an upgraded DC power cord and not use the one that comes with the unit. I use Canare Quad bulk cable and  Oyaide DC connectors. 
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lowrider57 OP
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Regarding TeraDak, does anybody know if the unit with multiple voltages; 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V can be set by the user?

Is there an advantage to owning a single voltage TeraDak LPS, maybe a better design?

@grannyring, maybe you can answer?

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