SQUEEZEBOX POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE
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The Logitech Squeezebox has become a very popular streaming music player however it is packaged with a very wimpy and noisy switching power supply that inhibits its true potential.
Our upgrade design incorporates a tightly regulated linear power supply featuring low noise Schottky rectifier diodes, low noise, low drop-out voltage regulator chips, Ultra low impedance Nichicon capacitors and a high-current-low-noise-split-bobbin transformer (get it? it's designed for very low noise). Our power supply measures less than 50 microvolts of ripple under full load resulting in very quiet operation with plenty of reserve current for good dynamics. Additional benefits are obtained with the use of a ceramic fuse, Vishay/Dale 1% metal film resistors, Wima polypropylene bypass cap, heavier gauge dc power cable and a detachable ac power cord.
The sonic results achieved include a blacker background with excellent low level resolution and detail, an expanded soundstage along with deeper and tighter bass. The Squeezebox sounds pretty good stock, but our power supply will raise the performance to the level you demand. We're confident you will hear the improvement!
The aluminum chassis measures just: 4.25"W(108mm) x 7"D(178mm) x1.8"H(46mm) and is available in red or black anodized finish. All versions accept detachable AC power cords however the cord is NOT included and must be purchased separately.
We have Power Supply Upgrades for the Squeezebox Classic, Squeezebox 2 & 3, Duet and the new Touch. Please specify below when ordering. Available factory assembled for $260.00 or kit for $205.00. The factory assembled version is warranted for a period of three years.
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Factory Assembled Power Supplies are warranted for 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are other enclosure colors available? Our stocked colors currently are red and black. Clear anodized aluminum is also available with an extra 5-7 day lead time but no extra charge. So if you don't mind the wait, we will be more than happy to provide this color.
Do you offer an upgrade to the umbilical cable? Our new umbilical cable uses 18ga. teflon insulated conductors. Because the Squeezebox products use the miniature dc power plugs it's nearly impossible to use a larger diameter wire. I guess you could get really creative and use big-wire with little-wire pigtails soldered to the end, but we'll let you do that mod on your own.
How long is the umbilical cable? The upgrade is shipped with 3 feet of umbilical cable. If we are assembling the Squeezebox upgrade for you, please specify your preferred length up to 5 feet. Longer than 5 feet is not recommended.
Will the Squeezebox Power Supply Upgrade work on international voltages? Yes, 115V and 230V operation are available.
What is the amperage rating of the supply? Our power supply can provide up to 3.5 amperes of current. I believe the Squeezebox 3 and Duet require 1 amp, earlier versions may have been spec'd 1.5 amps so our upgrade has plenty of headroom.
Seems like a lot of money for a linear supply, how come so much? Well our upgrade is not a typical linear power supply. From the circuit topology, circuit board layout and parts selection it has been designed for super low noise operation. Plus, you get a nice enclosure that is pre-punched, all shielded cabling and a step-by-step assembly manual... that's worth a little extra don't you think? You can find an off-the-shelf linear supply at your local surplus house or in many electronics catalog for $100 or less but it won't have the features our supply possesses, it won't necessarily be low noise nor will it sound as good. Read what our customers think.
