STACK AUDIO VOLT LINEAR POWER SUPPLIES RELEASED
Following the introduction last year of the linear power supply for the LINK II streamer, Stack Audio is now launching an expanded range of audiophile linear power supplies called Stack Audio Volt.
The Stack Audio Volt Linear Power Supplies provide an alternative to the standard external DC adapters supplied with digital source components.
CHORD AND ROON NUCLEUS
The first power supplies are for the Stack Audio LINK and the Stack Audio LINK II streamers which we reviewed here, the Chord Qutest, HugoTT/M Scaler and the Roon Nucleus, with others to follow. The Stack Audio Volt power supply is designed and manufactured in the UK.
STACK AUDIO VOLT
Stack Audio believes a pure, smooth power supply is essential for the best listening experience. Great attention to detail has been taken in every aspect of the design from the component selection and circuit design, through to eliminating physical vibrations. The Volt is a linear design built specifically for high quality audio systems that benefit from smooth, clean, DC supply. Stack Audio says that the Volt helps “eliminate background noise revealing subtle details and nuances revealed for more engaging music listening”.
STACK AUDIO VOLT KEY FEATURES
The Stack Audio Volt is optimised for the specific component it’s powering and features a UK made, precision wound toroidal transformer and Nichicon audio grade capacitors. It has two-way filtering with noise suppressors on both the input and output stages and a rigid and vibration-free precision machined aluminium case. The transformer is mounted on an isolation plate with Stack Audio’s Advanced Vibration Dissipation Compound (AVDC). High-quality star-quad geometry connecting cable provides further protection against EMI and mains borne interference. The Stack Audio Volt is available in black or silver anodised aluminium to match partnering equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICES
VOLT – LINK II/Chord Qutest
AC Input/DC Output
100-120V or 120-240V AC 50-60hz 50va
18V DC x 1.6A (LINK)
5V DC x 2A (Chord Qutest)
Dimensions: H x W x D: 60 x 120 x 200mm
Weight: 2.0 Kg
Price £400 (inc. VAT) /$472/€387
VOLT – Roon Nucleus/Chord TT/Mscaler
AC Input/DC Output
100-120V or 120-240V AC 50-60hz 50va
15C DC x 4A (Chord HugoTT/M Scaler)
19V DC x 5A (Roon Nucleus/Nucleus+)
Dimensions: H x W x D: 60 x 120 x 260 mm
Weight: 2.7 Kg
Price £500 (inc. VAT)/ $590/484€