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M12 Gold Switch
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How much the Power Consumption of M12 Gold Switch?
Will the LPS with 12V-2A be enough to power it?
How much the Power Consumption of M12 Gold Switch?
Will the LPS with 12V-2A be enough to power it?
From John Darko's review:
At one end of each cable, we note an MFP8 Gold RJ45 plug, as made by Telegärtner, which click-clip into downstream or upstream devices. At the other end, something different. An industrial-type ‘M12 X-coded’ plug which we take care to align its L-shaped quarter with that of the matching socket before pressing down firmly and screwing the plug into place. The accompanying 12V/2A ‘medical’ power supply’s umbilical screws into place in a similar fashion. Plastic dummy plugs are screwed into unused sockets. Once that’s all done, it’s done.
At one end of each cable, we note an MFP8 Gold RJ45 plug, as made by Telegärtner, which click-clip into downstream or upstream devices. At the other end, something different. An industrial-type ‘M12 X-coded’ plug which we take care to align its L-shaped quarter with that of the matching socket before pressing down firmly and screwing the plug into place. The accompanying 12V/2A ‘medical’ power supply’s umbilical screws into place in a similar fashion. Plastic dummy plugs are screwed into unused sockets. Once that’s all done, it’s done.
I also confirmed with our local Extreme dealer, that 12V 2A should be good for the M12.
James at Plixir recommends his 4a lps over the 2a model for better sound quality on the TG switch.
He tells me that the 6a version sounds marginally better still and - here’s the value proposition - you could likely drive two devices off that using a siamesed / co-joined dc cable. I like his stackable design also, which allows you to run multiple devices off a single power cord with a modest footprint.
My view too!
Here is the included smps of M12 Gold switch :
It's labelled 12V 2.5A.
SMPS has higher efficiency than LPS.
Also, it's preferable for a LPS to have a 2-3X capacity as headroom/buffer.
A LPS of 4A or more is the right choice.
12V/2A is OK.
My Optimo 3 Duo has 12V/3A per output. The overall design and components of the PSU are more important than higher current for the m12 switch imho.
This is the setup to beat:
I am using plixir elite 12V/2A. When I demo the switch with 12V/6A plixir, personally I didn’t notice any big difference.
Fellow audiophiles that have experience with the TG M12 Gold switch,
I currently connect my fiber cable modem (powered by a good LPS) directly to the Innuos Zenith Statement, and it sounds great. I have never tested an audiophile switch (and it would be difficult to test before purchasing because I live in Brazil).
What do you expect would be the sonic changes if I insert a TG M12 Gold Switch (with LPS and good cable) between the cable modem and the Innuos? Feel free to send me a private message if you prefer.
Thanks,
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I currently connect my fiber cable modem (powered by a good LPS) directly to the Innuos Zenith Statement, and it sounds great. I have never tested an audiophile switch (and it would be difficult to test before purchasing because I live in Brazil).
What do you expect would be the sonic changes if I insert a TG M12 Gold Switch (with LPS and good cable) between the cable modem and the Innuos? Feel free to send me a private message if you prefer.
Thanks,
VPN
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We have customers requesting to use both our 1.1A UltraCap LPS-1.2 and our big choke-filtered, dual-output, 5~7.4A JS-2 with the M12 Gold/TG switch. Can someone please post a link to exact/correct circular screw-on plug for the DC power connection?
(Would even be nice to know the pin-out/polarity, but I'll be happy to start just with the connector spec.)
Thanks very much!
--Alex C.
UpTone Audio
(Would even be nice to know the pin-out/polarity, but I'll be happy to start just with the connector spec.)
Thanks very much!
--Alex C.
UpTone Audio
Good PSU is important for M12 to shine . Inserted JCAT OPTIMO PSU to the system with a pair of beautifully made DC cable. What a transformation in SQ !!! The improvement is much more compared to double M12 in series
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Very nice set up, thank you for sharing the pictures. Couple of questions: what brand of the DC cables and could you share where you got them from? Secondly what is the equipment next to the power supply unit? Thanks