UltraCap™ LPS-1 LISTENING IMPRESSIONS thread

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2 hours ago, Jay Tee said:

I'll be back when I plug up the IR

You won't want to unplug it.  I really liked your description of the LPS-1 sound quality benefits.

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13 hours ago, Superdad said:

 I hesitate to say it, but at this point, to me the USB REGEN sounds "broken" in comparison to the ISO REGEN.

That's intriguing.  In what way?

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6 minutes ago, buzzlulu said:

Thank you.  I had a look at the Uptone website however I did not see a link for this new SMPS.  Is it listed there?  Also available elsewhere?

 

Uptone has said the new SMPS (which comes with the LPS-1.2) will be separately orderable, but not until AFTER UltraCap LPS-1.2 production is rolling and all orders have been filled.  I'm sure @Superdad will post an update re availability fairly soon.

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7 minutes ago, buzzlulu said:

 

Ok thanks

What about this unit which I read about on another forum

 

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CUI/SDI30-12-UC-P5?qs=sGAEpiMZZMs1jjUfAXmXyqv86XjbjzLxpWuwymXjUM1WvLoTXq3UsA%3d%3d

 

 

Have a look at this post.  Alex C is Superdad.

https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/30376-a-novel-way-to-massively-improve-the-sq-of-computer-audio-streaming/?do=findComment&comment=786149

 

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12 minutes ago, buzzlulu said:

Perfect - thanks

So in conclusion if I end up purchasing a secund hand LPS1 to use with a MicroRendu then this SMPS should be purchased as a replacement for the originally supplied one

Yes.  I think you will be delighted with the LPS-1 even with the original Mean Well SMPS, but you may as well see whether the new supply results in even better sound quality in your system.