Sean Jacobs (Custom HiFi Cables) DC3/4

[Evo-No-Revo]

Curious if this is just temporary but I have been trying for two day to open Sean Jacobs website and I get 404.

 

www.custom-hifi-cables.co.uk

 

I looked through the thread but didn't see any reference to him actually shutting down the website.  Maybe I missed it..

 

 

[Davidny]

I know that Sean has been on vacation this week.

I suggest that you try after the holiday weekend.

[Evo-No-Revo]

Gotcha....

 

 

 

[Blackmorec]

According to his Out of Office message, Sean is on vacation until 8th September. Apparently he tried to update his website shortly before going on vacation and a Google update scuppered the attempt, leaving the website down until after vacation. 

[vutranchitam]

On 9/4/2020 at 1:22 PM, Blackmorec said:

According to his Out of Office message, Sean is on vacation until 8th September. Apparently he tried to update his website shortly before going on vacation and a Google update scuppered the attempt, leaving the website down until after vacation. 

Blackmorec, are you still using AQVOX SE + GIGAFOIL v4 power by DC3?

I’m using same combination as yours but without DC3 so i want to add LPS but Nenon advises me to change to M12 Switch + DC4 (remove Gigafoil v4 from the chain). How do think about this suggestion sir?

[Blackmorec]

5 hours ago, vutranchitam said:

Blackmorec, are you still using AQVOX SE + GIGAFOIL v4 power by DC3?

I’m using same combination as yours but without DC3 so i want to add LPS but Nenon advises me to change to M12 Switch + DC4 (remove Gigafoil v4 from the chain). How do think about this suggestion sir?

Hi Vutranchitam ,

 

Yes I’m still using an AQVox SE powered by DC3 but don’t have nor have ever used a Gigafoil V4, so I can’t really comment. However I’ve followed Nenon’s advice on a number of occasions and its always proven to be spot on. The M12 with DC4 sounds like a winning combination if you want the ultimate in network switches and power supplies. Nenon has a lot of experience in this regard so I’d have no reason to doubt the veracity of his advice.  In my experience a great switch combined with a great power supply can deliver stunningly good results, often beyond even very optimistic expectations. 

[adamaley]

I've added a DC3 with 4 rails to power my NAS, etherRegen, Arris modem, and edgerouter. It replaces 4 Farads in my system, and I was surprised to experience a decent increase in performance. Saved me a lot of clutter as a side effect.

[ASRMichael]

45 minutes ago, adamaley said:

I've added a DC3 with 4 rails to power my NAS, etherRegen, Arris modem, and edgerouter. It replaces 4 Farads in my system, and I was surprised to experience a decent increase in performance. Saved me a lot of clutter as a side effect.

That's what I done lately, I now have 11 DC3 rails. Cutter free, well in relative terms!! Enjoy

[auricgoldfinger]

3 hours ago, adamaley said:

I've added a DC3 with 4 rails to power my NAS, etherRegen, Arris modem, and edgerouter. It replaces 4 Farads in my system, and I was surprised to experience a decent increase in performance. Saved me a lot of clutter as a side effect.

 

Curious if you've bothered to determine which devices benefited most from the DC3.  Completely understand if you have no interest in doing those experiments.  I certainly wouldn't.  😉

[adamaley]

I had Farad Super3s on all the devices I've listed, so I simply replaced all four of them with the 4 rail DC3. No experimentation was necessary. I did some experimentation back when I was adding the Super3s to my system one at a time. Consistently, having it on the device closest to the endpoint yielded the best result. For streaming, however, the modem also seems to be more important than the distance away from endpoint, so it's worth experimenting there as well.

[Fourlegs]

This is interesting. I have a spare DC3 having replaced it with a DC4 and was wondering were to reallocate it to new duties . . . . .

[vutranchitam]

Could you provide more info? How many rail? Which voltage? And How much?

[adamaley]

My DC3 was converted by Sean Jacob's tech here in the US to 12V on an rails. I find 12V to be the most flexible power output for fixed voltage power supplies to be used on as many devices as possible. Two are at 5A and two are at 3A.

[vutranchitam]

Please check your inbox sir

[adamaley]

10 hours ago, vutranchitam said:

Could you provide more info? How many rail? Which voltage? And How much?

Sorry, I'm not trying to sell the DC3. I just got it and like what it brings to my system.

[adamaley]

17 hours ago, Fourlegs said:

This is interesting. I have a spare DC3 having replaced it with a DC4 and was wondering were to reallocate it to new duties . . . . .

It's worth a try.

[ASRMichael]

2 hours ago, vutranchitam said:

Please check your inbox sir

Hi speak to Sean direct, he is a great guy. He will help you with what your needs are. I knew nothing about rails/LPS before I spoke to him. 

[davide256]

On 9/3/2020 at 11:17 PM, Evo-No-Revo said:

Curious if this is just temporary but I have been trying for two day to open Sean Jacobs website and I get 404.

 

www.custom-hifi-cables.co.uk

 

I looked through the thread but didn't see any reference to him actually shutting down the website.  Maybe I missed it..

 

 

 

Not quite the site I'm trying to get back to. Was able to get a few weeks ago to what appeared to be Sean Jacobs direct website discussing 4, 4t, 5, 5t and 7 power

supply options and purchase but now am unable to find it, wish I'd bookmarked it. Anyone know what that link is?

[RickyV]

4 minutes ago, davide256 said:

 

Not quite the site I'm trying to get back to. Was able to get a few weeks ago to what appeared to be Sean Jacobs direct website discussing 4, 4t, 5, 5t and 7 power

supply options and purchase but now am unable to find it, wish I'd bookmarked it. Anyone know what that link is?

 

?? I wouldn’t talk to Sean Jacobs about sr4,4t, 5, 5t and 7 he won’t  like that, I think. 😀 for sr4 etc go to https://www.paulhynesdesign.com.

 

 

And for dc3 and DC4 power supplies contact Sean Jacobs at, https://www.custom-hifi-cables.co.uk/power-supplies. 

[davide256]

8 hours ago, RickyV said:

 

?? I wouldn’t talk to Sean Jacobs about sr4,4t, 5, 5t and 7 he won’t  like that, I think. 😀 for sr4 etc go to https://www.paulhynesdesign.com.

 

 

And for dc3 and DC4 power supplies contact Sean Jacobs at, https://www.custom-hifi-cables.co.uk/power-supplies. 

Thanks! I’ve obviously never purchased before from either.

[RickyV]

5 hours ago, davide256 said:

Thanks! I’ve obviously never purchased before from either.

No worries, 👍

[Ricardo007]

On 5/15/2020 at 8:07 AM, adamaley said:

@magnuska I'll definitely report back once everything burns in. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying your DC 3. I am thinking about going down that route eventually for the ancillary network components closest to the DAC. I was under the impression the DC 3 could only have a single output. It's always great when one component replaces two- you get to save on power cords.

 

@Blackmorec I've always enjoyed your writing - thanks for breaking down your journey and impressions of Sean's products. Thanks for making my wait more unbearable;-)

 

I myself have gone through a gamut of linear power supplies: LPS 1, LPS 1.2, JS-2, Sonore Signature Rendu LPS, and now Farad Super3s. Each step brought significant improvements and a realization that power is the most critical aspect of a networked digital chain. 

 

I must also add how responsive and accommodating Sean has been throughout my ordering/build process. 

Hello

How do you compare JS versus LPS1.2?

And with Farad super 3?

Best

Richard

[Ricardo007]

On 8/8/2020 at 10:39 AM, Fourlegs said:

 

I listened to Uptone LPS-1.2, MCRU, Ciunas (now defunct), SBooster + Ultra MkII and just for a laugh, a Sean Jacobs DC4. The DC4 was way in front as the best but it doesn't make sense to use a £3000 power supplky with a £1200 DAC so that is out of the equation. I found the MCRU to have a residual top end slight harshness, the Ciunas is not available and with the DC4 out of the running I ended up with the SBooster + Ultra MkII as my favourite.

 

However, I also have a Farad3 which was configured to 15v for the mscaler and I have just converted it to 5v by obtaining a replacement supercap board and transformer from the manufacturer so I will try that with the Qutest. I have also rebuilt the Ciunas to correct the rather lackadaisical build quality (I'm being generous with that assessment) and added a couple of further tweaks of my own I'm liking the sound of that as well. It is probably best if I let you know how I get on when I put the Farad3 in a group test of all those power supplies . . . .

Hello 4legs

Did you finally compared Farad super 3 to your other supplies? Interested by your feedback

regards

Richard

[Fourlegs]

On 1/26/2021 at 12:58 AM, Ricardo007 said:

Hello 4legs

Did you finally compared Farad super 3 to your other supplies? Interested by your feedback

regards

Richard

 

Hi, in the 'normal' price bracket I preferred the Farad Super3 with the SBooster + Ultra MkII a close second when used to power my Qutest and that is what I use for that now. The Sean Jacobs DC4 was way better than all else but substantially more and that is what I use to power my Dave. 

[Ricardo007]

3 hours ago, Fourlegs said:

 The Sean Jacobs DC4 was way better than all else but substantially more and that is what I use to power my Dave. 

Thanks for your answer. What kind of improvments could I expect if I replace my 4 Farads super 3 by a SJ DC4?