BaseStation One vs DPS - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

ert · #1 (**permalink**) 06-21-2009, 10:30 PM

I'm picking up a '06 Desktop with max amp/dac and am wondering if a BaseStation One PSU that I have can be used with it and how it will compare to the Astrodyne and DPS.

Tyll Hertsens · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 04:46 PM

It's a different design, but a good one. Not quite as good as a DPS, but close. I'd guess it's better than the Astrodyne.

TheSloth · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ert

I'm picking up a '06 Desktop with max amp/dac and am wondering if a BaseStation One PSU that I have can be used with it and how it will compare to the Astrodyne and DPS.

The BS1 is indeed a different design to the DPS, but is nonetheless a good linear regulated PSU and as such is definitely a class above the Astrodyne.

I did find the DPS to be the tiniest improvement over it, so if you need the very best, that's still it, but otherwise the BS1 is just fine.

ert · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 10:34 PM

Thanks guys, that really helps. Then I'll use the Astrodyne with my Supreme at work and the BS1/Desktop at home. And BTW, that Supreme/BS1 I've got has been plugging away since '96 almost daily and really speaks to the build quality. Thanks for making the listening so enjoyable!