New HDPLEX 200W LPS

[rickca]

9 hours ago, rickca said:

I do use the 400W DC-ATX in conjunction with the 200W LPS, so I'm very interested in what's different about the new one.

Feedback from HDPLEX.  

 

The 400W DCATX on sale is the 2.0 latest version.

 

5VSB was increased from 2A to 4A. This is to support certain motherboards which has USB charging function during PC off state. This will also solve potential start up issues for certain server motherboards which require high 5VSB. 

ATX output connection PIN diagram has been changed to match silverstone ST series cable set. This is done to make it easier for customer who want to purchase third party cable set for HDPLEX.

[davide256]

 

So am done integrating the HDPLEX200W into my system

 

1) 19v to NUCi5BNH

2) 12V to LPS 1.2 power input

3) 5v to Lexar SDXC media stack

 

Some comparsions

HDPLEX 19V - only able to compare this versus the stock SMPS that came with NUC's but it helped quite a bit with glare/ edginess. Has me speculating

what a JS-2 or SR4 could add in improvement.

HDPLEX 12V -  quiet, good at low volumes as initially observed powering MZ2 preamp vs SoTM SPS500. However more extended listening

with classical music, loud passages showed a loss of clarity compared to the SPS500. I ended up preferring the SPS500 overall for pre power supply use.

Next tried versus the LPS 1.2 powering NUC7PJYH, the LPS 1.2 was much better for tone color and delicacy.

 

Net impression is that the HDPLEX200 is a good "swiss army knife" starter power supply but that it will not be the stopping point for serious hobbyists

[Vule]

Very interesting review.

I ordered one for my Nucleus + (19V), router (12V) and switch (5V).

Hope I haven't mistaken.

[davide256]

7 hours ago, Vule said:

Very interesting review.

I ordered one for my Nucleus + (19V), router (12V) and switch (5V).

Hope I haven't mistaken.

Sounds like a good use. The thing I like about the HDPLEX products is that for a reasonable cost you can dispense with up to 4 wallwarts/SMPS bricks,

replace with a DC PS that will make most connected products sound better. The only thing I don't like about it is that the cables come without labels,

its all too easy during equipment shuffles to reconnect the wrong voltage cable to a component. On my  "to do" list to get some labels to put at the

component plug in ends.

[lmitche]

On 7/6/2019 at 1:32 PM, davide256 said:

HDPLEX200 is a good "swiss army knife" starter power supply but that it will not be the stopping point for serious hobbyists 

Hmmm,  I consider myself a serious hobbyist and I am very happy with the Hdplex 200 watt in my system. Like most things, there are good applications and other applications where it doesn't work as well as other choices.

 

Based on your experience with the Hdplex 200 will you keep it in your system?  If so, how is it used?  Perhaps a diagram of your entire system would help.

 

Thanks,

 

Larry

[davide256]

I find that DC wallwarts and SMPS's are like Star Trek tribbles in my system. They multiply. I used an HDPLex 100W to make life simpler and now that its died,

the HDPlex 200W will perpetuate allowing me to always have better options than the "comes with" PS.  Having dabbled with different PS's over the past year,

I consider their contribution underappreciated, much as audiophile turntables were misunderstood/ridiculed during the heyday of vinyl.

 

Audio system updated to reflect current configuration/ PS's in use

 

Unfortunately the HDPlex 12V feeding the LPS 1.2 power input just died, looks like a warranty field trip is pending.

[Chopin75]

1 hour ago, davide256 said:

I find that DC wallwarts and SMPS's are like Star Trek tribbles in my system. They multiply. I used an HDPLex 100W to make life simpler and now that its died,

the HDPlex 200W will perpetuate allowing me to always have better options than the "comes with" PS.  Having dabbled with different PS's over the past year,

I consider their contribution underappreciated, much as audiophile turntables were misunderstood/ridiculed during the heyday of vinyl.

 

Audio system updated to reflect current configuration/ PS's in use

 

Unfortunately the HDPlex 12V feeding the LPS 1.2 power input just died, looks like a warranty field trip is pending.

Sorry to hear this. Is this the latest HDPlex 200W ? Did u talk to Larry about it? My latest HDPlex 200W upgrade works fine but I never used the 12V, only 19V and the 2 5 V

[lmitche]

2 hours ago, davide256 said:

Audio system updated to reflect current configuration/ PS's in use

  

Unfortunately the HDPlex 12V feeding the LPS 1.2 power input just died, looks like a warranty field trip is pending. 

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about the 12 volt tap. Good luck with that!

[Vule]

Hi All,

 

Any recommendation related to  DC cables aftermarket upgrade for HDPlex LPSU ???

Maker & Name.

 

Thx

 

[jcn3]

2 hours ago, Vule said:

Hi All,

 

Any recommendation related to  DC cables aftermarket upgrade for HDPlex LPSU ???

Maker & Name.

 

Thx

 

http://www.ghentaudio.com

[StreamFidelity]

2 hours ago, jcn3 said:

http://www.ghentaudio.com

 

Thanks for the link.

 

I am concerned with the internal power cabling upgrade:

1. DC input about 5-10cm
2. 24pin ATX about 20-30cm
3. CPU EPS approx. 40-50cm

 

 

Are there alternatives for that?

[jcn3]

4 minutes ago, StreamFidelity said:

 

Thanks for the link.

 

I am concerned with the internal power cabling upgrade:

1. DC input about 5-10cm
2. 24pin ATX about 20-30cm
3. CPU EPS approx. 40-50cm

 

 

Are there alternatives for that?

 

This thread is for the 200w version. If you're asking about the 400w version,  this isn't the right thread.

[thyname]

27 minutes ago, StreamFidelity said:

 

Thanks for the link.

 

I am concerned with the internal power cabling upgrade:

1. DC input about 5-10cm
2. 24pin ATX about 20-30cm
3. CPU EPS approx. 40-50cm

 

 

Are there alternatives for that?

 

‘Email him directly. His email address is in the website at the bottom. He is pretty good at responding and identifying correct cable

[StreamFidelity]

27 minutes ago, jcn3 said:

 

This thread is for the 200w version. If you're asking about the 400w version,  this isn't the right thread.

 

HDPLEX 400W HiFi DC-ATX:
"Low Ripple Noise / Perfect match for HDPLEX 200W Linear PSU"

 

Originally Posted by HDPLEX. 😉

 

The two devices together are a really good recommendation and so I use it as well.👍

[StreamFidelity]

34 minutes ago, thyname said:

 

‘Email him directly. His email address is in the website at the bottom. He is pretty good at responding and identifying correct cable

 

Thank you for the nice tip. I have sent an e-mail. I'm curious.😊

[Nay]

200W.linear.PSU.Guide.pdf

 

I have the older HDPLEX 200 Watt lps and I find the pdf guide is a little misleading see attachment.

 

It says the 19 volt default rail can be adjusted from 15v-19v by adjusting the screw the same way as you adjust the 9 volt default rail from 5v-19.5v however the 19 volt rail does not change voltage when screw is turned.

 

Can someone please confirm that the 19 volt rail can not be adjusted?

 

Thank you.

[StreamFidelity]

On 7/13/2019 at 6:23 PM, StreamFidelity said:

 

Thank you for the nice tip. I have sent an e-mail. I'm curious.😊

 

I have described my problem to Ghent (email: [email protected]). We quickly reached a deal.

 

HDPLEX 200W Linear Power Supply
On the left are the old cables, on the right the new ones:
2 x DC42 (B) --- XLR (female) to DC (7x5.0) Canare 4S6 cable (JSSG360) => 5V / 2A will go to JCAT USB / NET FEMTO cards
1 x XLR (Female) to Oyaide DC-2. 1G Neotech 7N 16AWG copper => 19V / 10A power supply for my AudioPC

 

HDPLEX 400W HiFi DC-ATX
The old cables have been replaced by much higher quality:
A. DC input --- 7. 4.5. 0 Female to Molex-6P with Neotech 7N 18awg wire
B. 24P-24P ATX --- Neotech 7N 18awg wires with Black sleeve
C. 8P-8P CPU EPS --- Neotech 7N 18awg wires with Black sleeve

Very good quality. Everything works.

[lmitche]

9 hours ago, StreamFidelity said:

 

I have described my problem to Ghent (email: [email protected]). We quickly reached a deal.

 

HDPLEX 200W Linear Power Supply
On the left are the old cables, on the right the new ones:
2 x DC42 (B) --- XLR (female) to DC (7x5.0) Canare 4S6 cable (JSSG360) => 5V / 2A will go to JCAT USB / NET FEMTO cards
1 x XLR (Female) to Oyaide DC-2. 1G Neotech 7N 16AWG copper => 19V / 10A power supply for my AudioPC

 

HDPLEX 400W HiFi DC-ATX
The old cables have been replaced by much higher quality:
A. DC input --- 7. 4.5. 0 Female to Molex-6P with Neotech 7N 18awg wire
B. 24P-24P ATX --- Neotech 7N 18awg wires with Black sleeve
C. 8P-8P CPU EPS --- Neotech 7N 18awg wires with Black sleeve

Very good quality. Everything works.

Very cool. Can you show us how you get the power into the case?

[StreamFidelity]

7 hours ago, lmitche said:

Can you show us how you get the power into the case?

 

I am not sure that I have understood your question correctly. Maybe more pictures will help. 😉

 

 

 

[Forehaven]

SF, I'm going to need to make some cables for this ps.  Can you tell me the wire/pin assignment on the XLR connectors please?
 

Thanks

Chris

[StreamFidelity]

14 minutes ago, Forehaven said:

SF, ich werde ein paar Kabel für diese PS machen müssen. Können Sie mir bitte die Kabel- / Pinbelegung der XLR-Anschlüsse mitteilen?
 

Vielen Dank

Chris

Looking the Rearside: Ground PIN1, Positive PIN 2, No Connected PIN3 😉

 

[elan120]

Here is another picture from their website:

 

[Vule]

Just received DC cables from Ghent. Labour well done. Very impressed!

[Forehaven]

Outstanding SF and Elan!  Thanks guys.  I totally missed that on their webpage

[davide256]

On 7/7/2019 at 11:20 PM, lmitche said:

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about the 12 volt tap. Good luck with that!

All is well now, have been running the repaired unit for about 2 weeks.  Latest power configuration

HDPlex 19v to i3 NUC

HDPlex 12v to Microzotl2 ( SPS500 will be going up for sale, preferred the low volume clarity of the HDPlex to the gutsiness of the SPS500)