[Toonartist]

Remember that the TT2 has no battery to charge. It has supercapacitors which hold 20s of charge.

Exactly… I presumed they meant the JS2 as a power supply rather than to charge the TT2.

 

[mitch751]

Exactly… I presumed they meant the JS2 as a power supply rather than to charge the TT2.

I am charing with the stock SMPS, since I have a spare non-used JS2, I was not sure whether 12v can replace the stock of 15v. Yes, I heard that since TT2 is supercap. it would not bring any SQ by replacing the stock PSU. I just want to make sure it is safe by replacing with a 12v. Thank you

 

[ZappaMan]

I am charing with the stock SMPS, since I have a spare non-used JS2, I was not sure whether 12v can replace the stock of 15v. Yes, I heard that since TT2 is supercap. it would not bring any SQ by replacing the stock PSU. I just want to make sure it is safe by replacing with a 12v. Thank you

12v is a good voltage for tt2. I think the supplier psu can do 3 or 4 amps, so if the other charger can do that then, at least that’s a kind of equivalance.

 

[silversurfer616]

I am charing with the stock SMPS, since I have a spare non-used JS2, I was not sure whether 12v can replace the stock of 15v. Yes, I heard that since TT2 is supercap. it would not bring any SQ by replacing the stock PSU. I just want to make sure it is safe by replacing with a 12v. Thank you

Although repeating myself, I changed to a linear power supply and it made a bigger positive difference than the Mscaler…which I have sold subsequently.

 

[barbz127]

Although repeating myself, I changed to a linear power supply and it made a bigger positive difference than the Mscaler…which I have sold subsequently.

Would you mind sharing which linear supply you are using?

 

[mitch751]

Would you mind sharing which linear supply you are using?

The M Scaler I am charging with MRCU

 

[silversurfer616]

Would you mind sharing which linear supply you are using?

It’s the MCRU linear power supply for TT2 and it’s worth the money. But as always…to my ears.

 

[silversurfer616]

The M Scaler I am charging with MRCU

Did you try the MCRU with your TT2?

 

[mitch751]

Although repeating myself, I changed to a linear power supply and it made a bigger positive difference than the Mscaler…which I have sold subsequently.

Yes I do for my m scaler too

Did you try the MCRU with your TT2?

Yes I did ... its sound better with M Scaler than TT2 ...

 

[silversurfer616]

Yes I do for my m scaler too

Yes I did ... its sound better with M Scaler than TT2 ...

Have sold my Mscaler, so never tried it…bugger!

 

[zappazappazappa]

It’s the MCRU linear power supply for TT2 and it’s worth the money. But as always…to my ears.

Having been reading this thread for quite some time now I'm aware of the arguments for and against supplied charger and LPS, including RW's strong dislike of them. However I am open minded when it comes to 'mains' improvements, so in that spirit, does anyone else feel the MCRU LPS made a worthwhile improvement to the TT2's sound quality?

 

[HalloweenJack23]

I understand your reticence to try another TT2. Mine experienced the failure to initiate/clicking problem a couple of months ago…

The issue certainly was not the PSU; apparently (and I’m no expert for sure) it was the inrush limiter that failed which required the entire board to be replaced. I’m hopeful Chord has “solved” the problem by using a better limiter; they don’t want the bad PR generated by forums like this and don’t want to lose loyal customers who don’t want to deal with the annoyance of the repair process though I will say the US Texas repair facility was very helpful and made it as painless as possible. Unfortunately, Chord isn’t going to admit to a problem which might force a very expensive recall/potential class action litigation.

After a LOT of deliberation I’ve placed an order for a brand new TT2 from Nintronics. Really hoping the inrush limiter problem has been addressed by Chord’s QC dept. now, as it’s a good year after these issues with clicking & warm running units eventually failing to power up were being reported here.

Worries aside, really looking forward to owning a TT2 again after going round in circles & wasting money with various ‘upgrades’ and side-grades. There were/are aspects of the original TT I (subjectively) preferred to TT2 on certain recordings, but ultimately ended up missing that extra resolution of TT2 in the end plus the extra inputs, and extra info on the display screen and the potential for an upgrade with M-Scaler. I also know now to use optical to minimise any noise floor modulation possibilities (in the context of my system), and will be using a Mark Grant interconnect rather than any silver plated alternatives, as I prefer a slightly warmer/organic voicing, at the expense of a little detail. Fingers crossed, my third (!) TT2 should be arriving tomorrow

 

[MasterZen]

 

[frankensmurf]

add an M-scaler to make the TT2 slightly smoother and easier to listen to, althought to my ears its very smooth and warm already lol

Yes, a friend with a DAVE and others swear by the MS. I was upscaling with HQP to PCM 384, but really only enjoyed the TT2 when HQP upscaling to DSD128.

Anyway different strokes / folks. My DAC is back and I'm happy.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I love the TT2/M-Scaler combo and since added the Riviera AIC-10 to the chain. Your talking about pure Musical Bliss