[ZappaMan]

Not everyone is genius mod like you.

He’s doing a great job, and explaining everything, some fella.

 

[Reactcore]

@musicinmymind ,@ZappaMan Thanks!

I got great pleasure in sharing my findings and link design.. i just hope more would make one for themselves.. its why i posted the files and schematics.. ofc it needs some capable hands to solder it together.. but its sound will reward you

 

[alishafai]

This is the one:

https://www.bixpower.com/product-p/bat-bp90-12v.htm

"Output II has a nominal voltage of 10.8V (Range from 9V ~ 12.6V). This port's power comes directly from battery cells without voltage regulation. When the battery is fully charged, its voltage is 12.6V. Output voltage will then decrease gradually. Most of the time, the output voltage will be around 10V ~ 11V ( nominal voltage is 10.8V). When the voltage drops to 9V, the port will shut off and stop providing power. This port can be used to power portable DVD players and digital photo frames."

Mscaler can work at 9v. The Bixpower's output range works fine with Mscaler. It can last around 10 hrs with full charge. I plug in the AC adapter when I am not listening. It will still provide power to Mscaler and get charged at the same time. Only when I start my listen session, I unplug the AC.

On the website, there is an option to select connector tips, when purchasing. Which connector tip, if any, is needed?

Are there any other accessories from Bix or elsewhere needed in using this solution with the MS?

Can you please post pictures of how it is connected to your MS? Thank you!

 

[GuiltyRocker]

@musicinmymind ,@ZappaMan Thanks!

I got great pleasure in sharing my findings and link design.. i just hope more would make one for themselves.. its why i posted the files and schematics.. ofc it needs some capable hands to solder it together.. but its sound will reward you

You're amazing dude, you're also a gentleman as I've gathered from your answers, keep it up.

 

[Hiyono]

On the website, there is an option to select connector tips, when purchasing. Which connector tip, if any, is needed?

Are there any other accessories from Bix or elsewhere needed in using this solution with the MS?

Can you please post pictures of how it is connected to your MS? Thank you!

Need to order this adapter too.

H35 Connector Tip - 3.5 x 1.35mm Connector with 5.5x2.5mm Female Jack

Bixpower > 3.5x1.35mm adapter > 5.5x2.5cable > mscaler

 

[Hiyono]

Link to the adapter

https://www.bixpower.com/CNT-H35-p/cnt-h35.htm

 

[pkny]

On the website, there is an option to select connector tips, when purchasing. Which connector tip, if any, is needed?

Are there any other accessories from Bix or elsewhere needed in using this solution with the MS?

Can you please post pictures of how it is connected to your MS? Thank you!

I didn't order the tip from them. All you need is a 3.5 x 1.35mm Male to 5.5x2.5mm Female tip.

Edit: Hiyono beats me. The one he posted will work.

 

[dac64]

for those who are keen in medical graded switch power supply: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-qutest-dac-official-thread.869417/post-17436134

 

[Currawong]

Good to see how the Ifi graphs show I heard a difference. To me the IFI power X blows away the Chord stock Qutest power supply, I listened to them back and forth and after hearing the Ifi I just can't hear the Chord one, it sounds dead in comparison, and hollow. The Ifi sounds warmer but more dynamic, amazing.

A number of people went through the same thing with the Hugo 2, and swore blind that a linear PSU was improving it as well. Turned out that the stock PSU was injecting noise back into the ground plane of the power cables and that went through the power going to their amplifier. I haven't had the chance to experiment with the Qutest though, but I put all my PSUs on a power filter board so that they can't interfere with other equipment this way.

 

[GuiltyRocker]

A number of people went through the same thing with the Hugo 2, and swore blind that a linear PSU was improving it as well. Turned out that the stock PSU was injecting noise back into the ground plane of the power cables and that went through the power going to their amplifier. I haven't had the chance to experiment with the Qutest though, but I put all my PSUs on a power filter board so that they can't interfere with other equipment this way.

Thanks for sharing, I use a Furman Reference 20 I that isolates each component, I isolate analog components from Digital and further isolate digital components from each other as well even while using the Ifi power supply.

 

[Meridian7]

for those who are keen in medical graded switch power supply: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-qutest-dac-official-thread.869417/post-17436134

I wondered what "medical graded" means. Seems not related to RF interference/filtering , only safety against shock for persons.

 

[dac64]

I wondered what "medical graded" means. Seems not related to RF interference/filtering , only safety against shock for persons.

Well, it spells their specifications ultra clear, have a data sheet, and very much cheaper than those audiophiled external power supplies!

And solid built too!

Most importantly, it's medical graded certified. How about our dear audiophiled power supplies?

 

[alishafai]

A number of people went through the same thing with the Hugo 2, and swore blind that a linear PSU was improving it as well. Turned out that the stock PSU was injecting noise back into the ground plane of the power cables and that went through the power going to their amplifier. I haven't had the chance to experiment with the Qutest though, but I put all my PSUs on a power filter board so that they can't interfere with other equipment this way.

Thank you. When you say "Power Filter Board", what exactly are you using? Could you point to the product that you use and how you use it, so that those of us that lack experience can benefit?

 

[Mediahound]

Has anyone ever addressed why there is not a standby switch on the M Scaler or a way to at least turn off the one LED that remains constantly on? This is the one major annoyance about it for me. I use a power strip to turn it off at night when I'm done listening.

I'm someone who has the M Scaler in the same room I often sleep in and I like the room as dark as possible.

It's just strange there is no power switch or standby on it at all.

 

[ZappaMan]

is is a pain, and unusual, only Rob can answer this, lol, why….