Super3 - a supercapacitor LPS, by Farad Power Supplies

[crion]

I use Shunyata Alpha V2 power cable with a Super3/Furutech/OrangeFuse/DC 2 Silver cable to a modded Meridian 210 streamer with GX inlet.
I compared a bit with the Furutech DPS 4.1 cables but I settled on the DPS for the Meridian 861V8 digital preamp and the Shunyata Alpha v2 PC on digital sources.

 

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OK, it’s been a little over 50 hrs since I have been able to attach the Farad L2 Silver DC cable to the internal Lumin U2 Mini, attach that to the Farad Super 3 LPS, and power it all up. The Farad was ordered with the SR Purple fuse, so it has roughly 50 hrs on it, too. I know - way fewer hours than everything needs to really open up (I believe the average recommended time is 400-500hrs), but gotta start somewhere.

Very interesting. I've been running Lumin U2 mini with an Uptone JS-2 with a Farad L2 copper cable.

I have a Farad Super 3 L2 silver coming that I will have to try on the Lumin.

 

[jonstine]

Very interesting. I've been running Lumin U2 mini with an Uptone JS-2 with a Farad L2 copper cable.

I have a Farad Super 3 L2 silver coming that I will have to try on the Lumin.

Did you ever get a chance to A/B between the Farad silver and copper cables? I’d be curious to hear any insight you heard when possible.

Also, my Farad/L2 Silver/Lumin combo now has plenty of time on them (continuously powered on since my previous post), and the music is everything I could wish for. Of course there are always upgrade possibilities, but I am incredibly pleased with how this combo sounds right now.

 

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Did you ever get a chance to A/B between the Farad silver and copper cables? I’d be curious to hear any insight you heard when possible.

L2 silver is definitely brighter. I went back to L2 copper.

Copper is just more listenable for long periods for me.

 

[l_santista]

Hi, anyone tried the Super10 already? Been out for many months or a year now, iirc.
particularly interested to hear what the 10 brings to the table over the 3, and if the upgrade is more notable for say, a higher wattage small server than for a low power streamer..

 

[StreamFidelity]

Hi, anyone tried the Super10 already?

Yes I am very happy with the FARAD Super10 that powers my music server with an Intel Core i9-12900K. See my report on my homepage: Experience report fis Audio Server with FARAD Super10 – Grigg Audio Solutions

 

[l_santista]

great, tks
I always pay attention when I see your posts on the other forum. But til now I didnt know you sell your own servers IIUC
already looking into it, interesting you seem to prefer high TDP CPUs, that you probably undervolt/underclock..

Anyway I will look more into it when I have the time and leave that subject for another thread to not derail the farad3/10

 

[cosie]

Bought Farad Super 3 recently and happy with it compared to Fiio LP50.
But guys, how do you deal without power on-off switch?
And one more question please - where to buy the GX16? Looks like those in Ali have thinner pins then Farad has. I have a good silver-gold DC cable but need to replace GX12 to the proper GX16. I wish to compare it with level 2 copper one.

 

[Opabin]

Bought Farad Super 3 recently and happy with it compared to Fiio LP50.
But guys, how do deal without power on-off switch?
And one more question please - where to buy the GX16? Looks like those in Ali have thinner pins than Farad has. I have a good silver-gold DC cable but need to replace GX12 to the proper GX16. I wish to compare it with level 2 copper one.

My Super3 powers a network switch and is always left running, never powered off. Don’t know a good source for a GX16, sorry.

 

[kennyb123]

My Super3 powers a network switch and is always left running, never powered off.

Ditto.

 

[agisthos]

@cosie
I found it very difficult to find an 'audiophile' quality GX-16 connector as they are normally very cheaply produced.

Finally found 2/3/4 pin gold plated copper ones on Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003444685190.html
But as with everything on Aliexpress who knows if they are real copper pins and real gold plating.

 

[Gunnar]

@cosie
I found it very difficult to find an 'audiophile' quality GX-16 connector as they are normally very cheaply produced.

Finally found 2/3/4 pin gold plated copper ones on Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003444685190.html
But as with everything on Aliexpress who knows if they are real copper pins and real gold plating.

I think Farad sells cables with GX-16 connectors.
Myself, I just switch my Super3s off when I leave for a few days. Then I switch off everything. Who wants having all connected, being away, with possibilities of thunderstorms.

 

[TooCool4]

cosie the Super 3 is designed to be left on all the time. Most of my kit have been left on for years, it's actually better for the equipment to not have it being turned off and on all the time. The initial power rush is not good for anything. The only things I turn off are the turntable motor and the tape deck, as motors will burn out.

 

[cosie]

Finally found 2/3/4 pin gold plated copper ones on
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003444685190.html

thank you, have ordered this one.

 

[jasond]

How was Super10 vs Super3 experiences?

 

[SARLAT]

Témoignage – Mon expérience avec les alimentations Farad

Dans ma quête permanente d'amélioration de la qualité de mon système haute-fidélité, je me suis récemment tourné vers les alimentations Farad Super3, que j'ai soigneusement installées sur mes deux commutateurs SOtM ainsi que sur ma Livebox Internet.
Dès la première écoute, les résultats ont dépassé toutes mes attentes :
la scène sonore s'est immédiatement élargie, les micro-détails sont devenus étonnamment raffinés et lisibles, et l'équilibre général de mon système a gagné en fluidité et en naturel.
La transparence du message musical s’est révélée avec une clarté saisissante.
Fort de cette première expérience et animé par l'envie de pousser encore plus loin vers la perfection, j'ai choisi de passer aux nouveaux modèles Farad Super6, en remplacement de mes trois unités Super3.
Le résultat était tout simplement magique : une transformation surréaliste du son, marquée par une dynamique accrue, un silence de fond abyssal, une précision chirurgicale dans l’articulation des notes et une expressivité émotionnelle sans précédent.
Chaque séance d'écoute devient une véritable immersion, où chaque instrument respire et chaque nuance ambiante prend vie.

Convaincu par les performances inégalées du Super6, j'ai décidé d'aller encore plus loin en acquérant un quatrième Farad Super6 pour alimenter mon horloge Cybershaft OP21.
Une fois de plus, le résultat a dépassé mes attentes :
l'horloge, désormais alimentée par le Super6, a élevé la précision temporelle de mon système à un niveau que je n'avais jamais atteint auparavant, apportant encore plus de cohérence et de vitalité à la musique.
Aujourd'hui, je peux affirmer que les alimentations Farad, qu'il s'agisse des Super3 ou des Super6, font partie des investissements les plus stratégiques et les plus révélateurs que j'ai réalisé pour mon système audiophile.
Ils incarnent l'aboutissement de l'excellence technique mise au service de l'émotion musicale.
Je tiens à exprimer mes sincères remerciements à l’équipe Farad pour avoir conçu des produits aussi exceptionnels, capables d’élever n’importe quelle configuration vers de nouveaux sommets d’authenticité et de musicalité.

Farad : l'art de donner vie à la musique.

 

[QuadDiffuser]

Was curious about Sarlat's impressions on the Farads, so here's a translation into English to share with everyone!

Testimonial – My Experience with Farad Power Supplies

In my ongoing quest to improve the quality of my hi-fi system, I recently turned to the Farad Super3 power supplies, which I carefully installed on my two SOtM switches as well as my Livebox Internet.
From the first listen, the results exceeded all my expectations:
the soundstage immediately expanded, micro-details became surprisingly refined and readable, and the overall balance of my system became more fluid and natural.
The transparency of the musical message was revealed with striking clarity.
Building on this initial experience and driven by the desire to push even further towards perfection, I chose to upgrade to the new Farad Super6 models, replacing my three Super3 units. The result was simply magical: a surreal transformation of sound, marked by increased dynamics, abysmal background silence, surgical precision in note articulation, and unprecedented emotional expressiveness.

Each listening session becomes a true immersion, where each instrument breathes and every ambient nuance comes to life.

Convinced by the Super6's unparalleled performance, I decided to go even further by acquiring a fourth Farad Super6 to power my Cybershaft OP21 clock.
Once again, the result exceeded my expectations:
The clock, now powered by the Super6, has elevated the timing accuracy of my system to a level I had never achieved before, bringing even more coherence and vitality to the music.
Today, I can say that Farad power supplies, whether Super3 or Super6, are among the most strategic and revealing investments I have made for my audiophile system. They embody the culmination of technical excellence dedicated to musical emotion.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Farad team for designing such exceptional products, capable of elevating any setup to new heights of authenticity and musicality.

Farad: the art of bringing music to life