Power supplies and cables - observations, considerations & commentary

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Those with both Regen and uRendu, have anyone tried the Meanwell PSU for the Regen on the uRendu and compared this against the iFi one for uRendu?

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Thanks Doak for stating your impressions.

I was thinking of switching those PS' however the Regen cannot take 9VDC from the iFi (8V max) so I hope I reach the same conclusion.

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Seems quite similar to the company making mine:

https://www.xtpower.de/MP-32000-Ultra-High-Capacity-Power-Bank-with-32000mAh-Multi-Voltage-Charger-5-20V-60W

I have seen at least 3 different variations of the same unit.

Good to hear that you are happy with it

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What kind of runtime are you guys getting with that battery?

I get >24h with mine when powering the uRendu alone.

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Can you shut down that battery using it's on/off switch, or must you physically disconnect it from the load for it to turn off?

 

I ask because I have an older Anker Astro with a 9/12vdc output that refuses to shut down unless physically disconnected from the load, despite the manufacturer assuring me it will turn off using the switch. I find that annoying, I would prefer not to have to unplug the umbilical cable when I want to shut it down, but there is no way to do that.

This is confirmed and I also find it a bit annoying.

The cable must be pulled out at the battery end to not discharge the battery. There is no Off button. I think there is a reasoning behind this way of working.

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I have 50000mAh to my disposal so if 32000 lasts for 24h for the uRendu I guess I have some extras

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Interesting PSU alternative:

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f20-buy-and-sell-audio-and-computer-components/handcrafted-audiophile-linear-power-supply-kenneth-lau-19040/index7.html#post555350

I have the KL PSU for Lumin A1.

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https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/custom-units/products/sonictransporter-roon-server-hqplayer

Nice, but I would prefer if it came with ripping possibilities for a one-box solution.

I wonder how the uR (NAA) and this one works (SQ) compared with the MGS.