PSU Options for 2 SCA pres in a 1 or 2ru diy rack

[filthyrich]

I think the title says it all. I want to rack 2 SCA C84 or T-15's into a diy chassis. I just need options for a power supply that will work and not break the bank. I know most transformers don't fit into a 1ru unit; but that would be ideal. Otherwise; a 2ru enclosure will have to do.

I know about JLM (not sure which to get)
I know about five fish
I know SCA (theirs is a bit pricey for 2 pres)


I'm sure there are countless other options.

Lil help?

BTW: I've got 8 SCA pres in a rack already. I know I can buy their chassis/psu/harness at a big discount. I just don't want to get stuck with 6 open slots.

Thanks,
-poor rich

[Matt Syson]

Hi
You could buy a suitable power one module and if you want it 'skinny' for 1U then replace the mains transformer with a torroidal and 'adjust' the metalwork.
Matt S

[Minion]

for most of my Preamp power supplies I use the PSU that is used for the "Green pre" as it is a Good regulated supply and you don"t need a seperate tap on the transformer for the +48v phantom power as the phantom power is created useing a Voltage tripler....

The PCB design is freely available on the net and can be easilly etched at home and the Parts for a whole supply is only a couple bucks becides the transformer which should also be cheap(I use small 2x15v 200mA EI core transformers that fit perfectly into a 1U case and can power about 4 channels).....

Cheers

[packagebear]

you mine as well get the SCA, you know yer gonna want more than just 2 more

plus tim has another preamp design coming out at some point for the ch01 style chassis.

I thought I only wanted 8. but now I have 13.. so much for only 8thumbsup

[dogma]

What's this about another preamp design?
I;ve heard he was going to do a DI thing but I'd not heard another pre was in the wings - very exiting.
Have you heard any rumors? Something tubey would be real nice!
I just started my SCA odyssey yesterday - bought the n72 with the 8 channel case etc. How do you find it (sorry not trying to hijack this thread)

[Nu-tra]

They released the T15 which is comparable to mediumto low priced units. Like the Trident S20 and RNP etc etc. It's only 75 bux. I have 8 A12's and 2 N72's. Looking to get a pair of J99's.

I luv em.