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Looking for a decent pedal power supply

Post by Ben Asaro »

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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Post by Dan LB »

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. :thumbup:

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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Thanks! Most of the pedals I will be using need more than 200mA each.
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The one spot pro is fully isolated and well priced
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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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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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The separate PSU is a weak point for me. A shame they haven't got an integral IEC option.
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I agree, but it’s not a deal breaker for me.
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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 :mrgreen:
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Post by Arpangel »

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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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 :mrgreen:

Thanks, that's precisely what I'm looking for! :D
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Ojai arrived yesterday. I am very impressed! The sequential power up is a nice touch and it fits really well under the pedal board even with the power supply mounted as well.
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Post by Wonks »

For those in the UK, Guitar Village have a sale on this week, with the Ojai R30 at £135.20 (Andertons currently have it for £179).

https://guitarvillage.co.uk/products/st ... wer-supply
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