Power Supply

[Alex Kenivel]

So I built a pedal and have no good means to power it. I usually run most of my little HX Stomp rig with a Boxking pedal power supply - unisolated outputs - and adding the pedal to that makes screechy noises. Also using a USB battery bank for my G10.

Time to put on the big boy pants and get a real power supply with isolated outputs enough to power my Stomp, DMC.micro, G10, Angry Charlie clone and whatever else I might want to build/buy.

Id want something slim enough to slide under a low profile pedalboard that I'm currently mocking up. Once upon a time I used a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2 so as of now I have a PPX8 in the cart but want to hear from others about their power supply mis/adventures.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Right now I'm using a Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-12 Pro with good success. Pretty cheap, isolated outs, HX Stomp connected using a Voodoo Lab current doubler cable.
Can't tell you about longevity, but so far everything is fine.
And it's powering this entire shebang:

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Right now I'm using a Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-12 Pro with good success. Pretty cheap, isolated outs, HX Stomp connected using a Voodoo Lab current doubler cable.
Can't tell you about longevity, but so far everything is fine.
And it's powering this entire shebang:
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That's impressive!

The Price is Right but the plug is wrong

 

[Mongillo19]

That's impressive!

The Price is Right but the plug is wrong

I can't recommend Cioks enough. Low profile and many different voltage/amp options

 

[Sascha Franck]

The Price is Right but the plug is wrong

Well, basically all you'd need is a different PSU for the mains. It's a rather typical 12V DC, 3A model that you should be able to get pretty much everywhere.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

I can't recommend Cioks enough. Low profile and many different voltage/amp options

DC7 is $239. PPX8 is $169. Is the Cioks really $70 - 1 output better?

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Well, basically all you'd need is a different PSU for the mains. It's a rather typical 12V DC, 3A model that you should be able to get pretty much everywhere.

I hava a large storage of "typical" PS' that don't work with anything else. Bout to bin the whole lot

 

[Mongillo19]

DC7 is $239. PPX8 is $169. Is the Cioks really $70 - 1 output better?

From what I can gather the PPX doesn't seem to have switchable Voltage for each output. The Cioks is much more flexible in what you can do with it. If you don't need flexibility then no it probably isn't worth it?

 

[Gearzilla]

Power Supplies

General power supply page


A couple of HX specific ones:

HX +3+2 Totally Isolated Power Supply - APPROVED BY LINE 6 -

HX Biggie 10 Outlet Totally Isolated Power Supply - APPROVED

Very customizable

 

[JiveTurkey]

TruTone CS6 for me. Or the big rectangular turd it ships with

 

[laxu]

Another fan of the CIOKS DC7. Also easily expandable with the 4 or 8 expander. If I have to find a complaint, I'd prefer if all the outlets were on the same side. Also CIOKS' website really, really sucks.

 

[Whizzinby]

I bought a Cioks DC7 as part of a starter pack for a device that shall go unnamed, and the Cioks has proven to be quite awesome. The form factor and flexibility is awesome.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

The Cioks is cool but I don't like the idea of rca cable adapters sticking out of all sides.

The Sweetfoot offerings are really cool and tempting.

The TruTone has a better price, form, and doesn't need a current doubler to handle the HX.

I think I like the TruTone the best.

 

[JiveTurkey]

The Cioks is cool but I don't like the idea of rca cable adapters sticking out of all sides.

The Sweetfoot offerings are really cool and tempting.

The TruTone has a better price, form, and doesn't need a current doubler to handle the HX.

I think I like the TruTone the best.

FYI it shouldn't but I find that I do need to use a doubler for reliable operation with the Stomp with the CS6, nonetheless. Not really sure why.

 

[jellodog]

Cioks recently released a new product called "Sol".

It's switching mode, so slimmer than some of their other offerings; also slightly more affordable. It also has all the adapter jack sockets on one side and offers 660 mA at 9v on each outlet.

I just bought one. I'm really liking it so far.

 

[Gearzilla]

The Cioks is cool but I don't like the idea of rca cable adapters sticking out of all sides.

I have a DC7, and once everything is plugged in I don’t really notice the cabling. A friend of mine has been considering the the Sweetfoot to go with an HX Stomp and some pedals so I was familiar with the option.

 

[Sascha Franck]

FYI it shouldn't but I find that I do need to use a doubler for reliable operation with the Stomp with the CS6, nonetheless. Not really sure why.

Are we talking about the Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS6?
If so, according to Thomanns specs, it's only got 500mA max. per outlet anyway. Might perhaps be enough to run the Stomp but not to start it up (booting is usually drawing more current).

 

[Alex Kenivel]

I have a DC7, and once everything is plugged in I don’t really notice the cabling.

As it should be. Wondering if it would be just as easy in a tight space with those long RCA jacks. And the price keeps me well away. I get paid less than a public school teacher in California.

Cioks recently released a new product called "Sol".

It's switching mode, so slimmer than some of their other offerings; also slightly more affordable. It also has all the adapter jack sockets on one side and offers 660 mA at 9v on each outlet.

I just bought one. I'm really liking it so far.

5 outputs for more $ than the sweetfoot pedals just doesn't do it for me.

FYI it shouldn't but I find that I do need to use a doubler for reliable operation with the Stomp with the CS6, nonetheless. Not really sure why.

Interesting. Product reps gush about how it only needs one output. What issues crop up?

Was leaning TruTone but now leaning back toward Sweetfoot. I can get a supply with 6 outputs (one for Stomp) for $162.25, no tax, free shipping.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Are we talking about the Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS6?
If so, according to Thomanns specs, it's only got 500mA max. per outlet anyway. Might perhaps be enough to run the Stomp but not to start it up (booting is usually drawing more current).

Yes. Thing with the 1 Spot pro is the whole line, each tap; is supposed to be limited only by total current limit.

 

[JiveTurkey]

@yeky83 was who tipped me to this when I was having issues when the other CS units I have owned worked as advertised on this.