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Squeezebox Power Supply Upgrade

Now available for the new Squeezebox DUET
 

Complete Kit with Enclosure

 


 


 
NEW SQUEEZEBOX DUET SQUEEZEBOX


The Squeezebox has become a very popular streaming music player however it is packaged with a very wimpy and noisy power supply that inhibits its true potential. 

Our upgrade design incorporates a tightly regulated linear power supply (our PSREGHC) featuring low noise Schottky diodes, low noise Linear Technology regulator chips, Elna cerafine and Nichicon Low impedance 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 by using all shielded cabling and a ceramic fuse.

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 a level you demand!
 


The upgrade is housed in an extruded aluminum enclosure measuring 6.5"W x 8"D x 2"H.

Assembly is straight forward with all components soldered to the circuit board.  Once the circuit board is assembled it is mounted inside the enclosure followed by attachment of the ac power cord and umbilical cable.  Following our step-by-step instruction manual results in an assembly time of approximately 2 hours.  If you would like us to build the kit for you, just add the SQUEEZEA option (Assembly and test fee) to your order.

The ac power cord is hardwired on the SQUEEZE1 option but a detachable cable with IEC connector is also available as option SQUEEZE2. 

Now available for the new Squeezebox DUET

You can now also order the Squeezebox power supply upgrade with one of our new Welborne Labs Power Cable kits.  Click on the picture for more details about the cable.  A four foot cable with outer jacket is provided with the upgrade. Cable pricing is below and is only applicable when purchased together with a power supply upgrade.

 

 

 

We've been getting quite a few questions on the upgrade
so I have started a FAQ (see below the Options and Pricing)



 

Options and Pricing for the Original Squeezebox
 
   

PRICE

 

SQUEEZE1R

Complete Power Supply Upgrade Kit (red chassis)

$195.00

SQUEEZE1B

Complete Power Supply Upgrade Kit (black chassis)

$195.00

SQUEEZE2R

Complete Upgrade Kit w/detachable ac cord (red)

$205.00

SQUEEZE2B

Complete Upgrade Kit w/detachable ac cord (black)

$205.00

SCORD1

WLabs Squeezebox Power Cord Kit  4 foot length

$69.00

SCORD2

WLabs Squeezebox Power Cord Assembled  4 foot

$119.00

       

SQUEEZEA

Assembly and Test fee for the power supply

$100.00

  (Please allow 7-14 days for assembled models)    

3 Year Warranty on Assembled Units
 

Options and Pricing for the New Squeezebox Duet

   

PRICE

 

SQUEEZE1RD

DUET Power Supply Upgrade Kit (red chassis)

$195.00

SQUEEZE1BD

DUET Power Supply Upgrade Kit (black chassis)

$195.00

SQUEEZE2RD

DUET Upgrade Kit w/detachable ac cord (red)

$205.00

SQUEEZE2BD

DUET Upgrade Kit w/detachable ac cord (black)

$205.00

SCORD1

WLabs Squeezebox Power Cord Kit  4 foot length

$69.00

SCORD2

WLabs Squeezebox Power Cord Assembled  4 foot

$119.00

       

SQUEEZEA

Assembly and Test fee for the power supply

$100.00

  (Please allow 7-14 days for assembled models)    
 


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 7-10 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 color.

How long is the umbilical cable?   The upgrade is shipped with 5 feet of umbilical cable.  If we are assembling the Squeezebox upgrade for you, please specify your preferred length up to 5 feet.

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 requires 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 the Newark 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.

"Wow,what an improvement"  Jerry - Iowa

"This is a tremendous product.  I can't believe my ears"  Alex - California

"Thanks Ron.  Another great product from you.  The power supply upgrade really tightened up the bass and the background is much blacker now."  Edward - Minnesota

"This is a great improvement to the Squeezebox.  The dynamics I was missing are back, the bass is better and it just sounds less 'digital' now.  Keep up the good work!"  Ted - California

"The PSU finally arrived a few days after your last e mail, following a long going back and forth from the post office to customs and back to post office (Greek Bureaucracy). I assembled it following the instructions and hooked it in my SB3. My system consists of magnepan mg12 sps and musical fidelity A3 amp driven by Sb3. First listening impressions wasn't quit satisfying, just a mild improvement in lower end volume and control.  After a 3 day job trip, while the PSU remained on, I had a second listening and WOW!!!!!! there was an overall improvement in  all aspects , I did a couple of A-B blind tests with the stock PSU and the difference was quite noticeable even for my 10 year old son. Thanks for this great product." Pantelis - Athens

"A beautiful power supply.  My Squeezebox is high-end now."  Dirk - Amsterdam

 

 

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