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Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:59 am
by Ronnie Robinson
Hi , Ive looking to get another Power Supply for my Pedal Board .
Ive been using a Voodoo Labs ISO 5 for about 7 years and its been totally excellent but could do with a larger supply for at least 7 pedals, with at least one 18volt and I would like each power supply isolated. Is there any good but cheaper recommended Power Supplies ? .......I might still go with a larger Voodoo lab product ,they are expensive but Im sure wont let me down.
Im not interested in anything mega cheap.....I just want a good product, thats reliable, and at a decent price!!
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:47 pm
by Les Paul Lover
Now is not the time for me to recommend the 1-spot then....
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:45 pm
by Boy_Narf
Stick with Voodoo Labs. I suggest the 4X4. It's much more useful to me than the PP2+ ever was.
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:48 pm
by Jondog
I think Voodoo are one of the best values regarding power supplies. I had a Dunlop Brick...not near as good and I've read those Chinese Voodoo Lab copies aren't all that great in comparison. I think it's one of those things to not cheap out on if what you want is clean power to your pedals and signal chain. Really depends what you need too. Voltage, current, polarity etc...
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:25 pm
by Ronnie Robinson
Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:47 pm
Now is not the time for me to recommend the 1-spot then....
Eh? I don't understand !!!!
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
by Boy_Narf
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:46 pm
by Dark Helmet
Boy_Narf wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
1-Spot makes "real" power supplies too, and I have their entry-level unit. has switchable 9v/12v and an 18v outlet. pretty solid offering at the price.
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:07 am
by Ronnie Robinson
Boy_Narf wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
ah okay, thanks for explaining....I've not heard of them!
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:50 am
by johnnyblues
Boy_Narf wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
Admittedly, the small 1-spot adapter; when used with more than 2 pedals, will begin to introduce some sort of electrical noise that you may or may not notice, but it's there.
Having said that, their bigger "pro" power supplies are IMO the best value in the world of power supplies, to date. I have their Truetone CS12 and it works like a champ. I no longer have the noise issues and all types of pedals you can think of can and will be powered by this single PSU. Compare the specs to other top tier PSUs and they pale in comparison to this "1spot" (consider specs vs price; which is kinda the definition of value).
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotProCS12
Check them out. I reckon you'd be pleasantly surprised with their pro line of products.
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:18 am
by Ronnie Robinson
OK thanks ......I think I'll be sticking with Voodoo labs ...
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:45 pm
by Boy_Narf
Wow! That 1Spot pro is no joke! Didn't even know it existed!
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:32 pm
by Les Paul Lover
johnnyblues wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:50 am
Boy_Narf wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
Admittedly, the small 1-spot adapter; when used with more than 2 pedals, will begin to introduce some sort of electrical noise that you may or may not notice, but it's there.
Having said that, their bigger "pro" power supplies are IMO the best value in the world of power supplies, to date. I have their Truetone CS12 and it works like a champ. I no longer have the noise issues and all types of pedals you can think of can and will be powered by this single PSU. Compare the specs to other top tier PSUs and they pale in comparison to this "1spot" (consider specs vs price; which is kinda the definition of value).
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotProCS12
Check them out. I reckon you'd be pleasantly surprised with their pro line of products.
I didn't know they made those CS7 and CS12 - those 1 spot pro brick look really good.
I have the simple power adapter, the original basic 1 spot, and frankly cannot complain. I'm powering 5 or so pedals with it, and have no noise complaints.
It works very well for my purposes.
Re: Good value Pedal Power Supply suggestions
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:13 am
by johnnyblues
Les Paul Lover wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:32 pm
johnnyblues wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:50 am
Boy_Narf wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Because a 1spot kind of sucks
Admittedly, the small 1-spot adapter; when used with more than 2 pedals, will begin to introduce some sort of electrical noise that you may or may not notice, but it's there.
Having said that, their bigger "pro" power supplies are IMO the best value in the world of power supplies, to date. I have their Truetone CS12 and it works like a champ. I no longer have the noise issues and all types of pedals you can think of can and will be powered by this single PSU. Compare the specs to other top tier PSUs and they pale in comparison to this "1spot" (consider specs vs price; which is kinda the definition of value).
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SpotProCS12
Check them out. I reckon you'd be pleasantly surprised with their pro line of products.
I didn't know they made those CS7 and CS12 - those 1 spot pro brick look really good.
I have the simple power adapter, the original basic 1 spot, and frankly cannot complain. I'm powering 5 or so pedals with it, and have no noise complaints.
It works very well for my purposes.
Those 1-spot adapters are actually fine as long as the power condition is good. It's a headache for me specially on a stage with a lot of equipment competing for the power, and special mention to those darned strobe lights that really mess up the power.
Aside from the CS12, I also invested on a good auto-voltage regulator and an extension cord with surge protection. All in the name of protecting my amp and tubes.
