Best affordable Linear Power Stage
Looking into a purchase per the Title. The Allo Shanti looks to be a good piece, with favorable reviews and pricing. However I can’t find any place selling a new one and allo.com won’t load up. Is the company still around and has anyone tried one of these, I’m looking to use it with my LAIV uDDC. Appreciate any insights anyone can provide.
Same power supply tyray. The only difference is the 2nd output connection on one is USB A versus the standard barrel connector. You can purchase power supplies with both outputs barrel connectors or both USB as well if you search. Different Ali sellers will have different prices (and often slightly different descriptions). You simply need to shop around on the site for the same product. |
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@hdm, ok I see that now. The $87US version does give you the option of the double barrel version and the USB version with free shipping. Thanks for clearing that up. |
@ghdprentice I'd agree for major streaming components like streamers and dacs shouldn't be any need for outboard power supplies. When I'm speaking of the need for outboard lps this pertains to the myriad network devices available for streaming.
As to discussion of DDC, I'm content my choice of going with Denafrips Gaia along with top quality I2S cable was best for both near and long term enjoyment. With the Gaia no need for outboard power supply, has top notch internal lps, great usb input optimization, best quality OXCO clock with top quality power supply for clock. Certainly the Gaia relatively high cost but keeping in mind both short and long term I believe it provides best value for a highly resolving streaming and system setup. |
Good point here, even the Iris and the Hermes have no need for a outboard power supply and are very price competitive. I just wonder do we want to mix brands? Or do we want to stay with the same brand to get the ’house’ sound? Keep in mind I have NO idea what I’m talking about here, I’m just spitballing... |
