I’m not an electrical engineer so I’m not an expert. Talking with people who are though I have learned that your focus should be on the power supply in your home. If that is stable and the outlet(s) you are using are supplying the power needed to properly power your equipment you should be set. Power supplies are one of the controversial issues in hi-fi. Some people swear by upgrades and others call it snake oil. Unless the manufacturer offers upgrades or tells you it’s okay I would not mess with it.
Power Supply Upgrade for Bluesound Nano
Just purchased a Bluesound Nano to use as a dedicated streamer/dac. Performance is outstanding, but am considering a outboard power supply upgrade.
My system is currently comprised as follows:
Belles Aria Two Integrated Amplifier
Bluesound Nano
Vandersteen VLR-CT speakers
Audioquest Cabling and Power Conditioning
Skylan Speaker Stands
Considering Sbooster or Ifi power supplies. Any recommends would be greatly appreciated.
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@kofibaffour wrote
Everything is built to a price point Power supplies are one of the most expensive component in an audio product. Upgrading an inexpensive power supply often results in improved performance.
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^^^^ this. Upgrading from a cheap wall wart is a no brainer on an evolved system. How much of a difference you'll notice is a variable, but it should be a step in the right direction. |
In my best Captain Renault voice I am shocked SHOCKED that people on this forum don’t know the power supply of the Nano is an external USB-C 5v2A rather than an internal one and would gatekeep the hobby in saying unless you can drop your monthly income for a power supply or a source component than don’t bother rather than actually helping the person with the original question seeking knowledge.
I went with the iFi Power X. I can't say how much it helped over the stock wall wart because I never used it. That said the Nano with it's built in DAC on it's own is fine, I'm just waiting for my new DAC to ship. |
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