Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Ben Asaro » Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:22 pm
I've been having increasing issues with noise using a 1-Spot for my pedals. Sooo ..
I am looking for a power supply for 5 pedals, all in the 200mA range. I am thinking of the strymon Ojai.
Does anyone here use one? Thoughts? Alternative recommendations?
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Dan LB » Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:25 pm
I haven't used the Styrmon, but I do have a few of their pedals and the quality is top notch. I'd imagine their power supplies are too. I doubt you'd go wrong by getting one.
I have a Palmer PWT 05 MkII which would seem to fit your needs. 5x 9V outputs @ 250mA each - costs about €80. Not sure of availability on your side of the pond though. I've had it for about 3 years now and it's never given any trouble.
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Ben Asaro » Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:28 pm
Thanks! Most of the pedals I will be using need more than 200mA each.
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by al_diablo » Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:39 pm
The one spot pro is fully isolated and well priced
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Wonks » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:01 am
Ben Asaro wrote: ↑ Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:28 pm
Thanks! Most of the pedals I will be using need more than 200mA each.
Maybe giving the full mA requirements per pedal will help, otherwise you’ll be looking up a lot of recommended PSUs that simply aren’t up to the job.
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Ben Asaro » Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:17 pm
I’m going to go with the Ojai or Zuma, was mostly curious to see if anyone else here used one, but then I saw some demos that convinced me.
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by Wonks » Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:35 pm
The separate PSU is a weak point for me. A shame they haven't got an integral IEC option.
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by Ben Asaro » Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:40 pm
I agree, but it’s not a deal breaker for me.
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by ore_terra » Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:58 am
I have an Ojai. What can I say about it… it’s a power supply: if you can’t notice it it’s doing its job well. I dont notice it at all
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Arpangel » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:37 am
I use an MXR Isobrick, works just fine, variable voltage outputs, lots of different loadings.
I’m running my Big Sky, vintage Boss stuff, and a couple more, no noise issues.
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Ben Asaro » Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:40 pm
ore_terra wrote: ↑ Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:58 am
I have an Ojai. What can I say about it… it’s a power supply: if you can’t notice it it’s doing its job well. I dont notice it at all
Thanks, that's precisely what I'm looking for!
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Re: Looking for a decent pedal power supply
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by Macca_25387 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:17 pm
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