Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread
Oct 1, 2020 at 3:11 PM Post #11,928 of 18,535
Has anyone tried an SOTM SMPS 500 with the M Scaler , high quality switch mode power supply? I’ve considered auditioning one, it’s a shame because I’ve had one when I had the 200 ultra neo se , might be an alternative to lps if Rob is leaning towards this approach, it will have “blanket” filtering ferrites etc etc in the design but it delivers great current output?
 
Oct 1, 2020 at 5:17 PM Post #11,929 of 18,535
Has anyone tried an SOTM SMPS 500 with the M Scaler , high quality switch mode power supply? I’ve considered auditioning one, it’s a shame because I’ve had one when I had the 200 ultra neo se , might be an alternative to lps if Rob is leaning towards this approach, it will have “blanket” filtering ferrites etc etc in the design but it delivers great current output?

Or a good supercapacitor power supply (like the ChordTT2 has internally), high current, lower noise than a battery, inherent high frequency filtering.....
;~)
 
Oct 1, 2020 at 5:56 PM Post #11,930 of 18,535
Guys today I ordered the M Scaler for the Chord Hugo tt2, and I will have the device in about 3 weeks. But I will always have the following question: If I had to buy a single device, which would be preferable, or buying MScaler, or innuos usb reckcloker, (https://www.google.com/amp/s/audiobacon.net/2020/09/08/innuos-phoenix-usb-reclocker-review/amp/), and why?

Do you have an opinion on this?
M-Scaler no doubt imho. An intel nuc and Intona 7055b make a great source
 
Oct 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM Post #11,932 of 18,535
I use intel NUC i7 8th gen as kernel and Auralic g1 as end point. Interesting this galvanic usb you showed ..
The Intona 7055b has not only galvanic isolation but also no capacitive coupling.
 
Oct 2, 2020 at 4:52 PM Post #11,935 of 18,535
You could always make some. I make all my cables. Other than usb .

https://www.mcru.co.uk/
I also made my own dual ferrited BNC cables using same parts as on the more expensive ready available ones but for a lot less money. 20200602_133800.jpg
 
Oct 2, 2020 at 5:23 PM Post #11,936 of 18,535
Oct 3, 2020 at 4:33 AM Post #11,938 of 18,535
Oct 3, 2020 at 7:52 AM Post #11,939 of 18,535
Sorry, I know I’ve seen the post but can’t place my hands on it, has anyone used a Paul Haynes sr 7t LPS with the m scaler, and what’s impressions? Cheers

I use a PH SR7 (single regulated) with my HMS. To me it gave a clear improvement over the stock power supply - in all the ways Rob often talks about: e.g. more depth and reduced brightness. Overall a more effortless and dynamic sound. I originally used a 15V rail, but later had to shuffle things round to accommodate other components, and now use a 13V rail (some say 15V sounds slightly better, but I haven't compared). Upgrading the DC cable to a DIY Mundorf silver/gold further improved SQ.

My SR7 is around 3 years old, and current ones have slightly different designs - in some ways for the better, such as protection circuitry, but are no longer fully customisable.
 

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