Where to buy isolated power supply?

skyn

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Where can I purchase an isolated power supply, eg T-Rex Fuel Tank Junior or a Voodoo Labs PP2+ or any other isolated power supply? I've searched almost the entire of Singapore, and everywhere is out of stock or something =/

Thanks!
 
Blackwood and Swee Lee may have the PP2+. I saw one unit at Blackwood Guitars last time.

As for the Fuel tank Jr, Davis stocks it. You may wanna put your name down to reserve it cos there is a waiting list. I was lucky enough to grab the last unit they had last year. Now its just too popular.
 
Thanks for the info! However upon reading nigellum's thread regarding issues between a Fuel Tank Jr and a DD20, I extremely hesitant to get the Junior. Any place else I can get the PP2+ or a similar power supply from?
 
No offense meant, but I don't think the incompatibility between a FT Jr and the DD20 should be factored in as an issue. The DD20 was designed to run on its own PSU. I'm sure most people of this forum run their DD20 on the default adapter or their 1-spot.

I mean after all, it's one of the cheapest commercial isolated PSU you can get. While $120 might be a huge sum to some, do note that PP2+ or the Flatliner Pro will cost 2 to 2.5 times more if you purchase overseas (US$170 onwards). The PP2+ will run you mid S$300s new here assuming there is even stock.

If you are willing to purchase overseas, I think you can look at the following offerings, I didn't include PP2+ since you can easily google the specs:

Modtone Power Plant
http://www.modtone-effects.com/Power-Plant-Variable-Voltage-En1.html

Pedal Gear Juice Box
http://www.pedalgear.net/page2/page7/page7.html

Burkey's offerings
http://www.burkey.nl/

BBE Supacharger
http://www.bbesound.com/products/stomp_boxes/SupaCharger/index.asp
 
Suggestion: read the specs of all the power supplies you are considering, make sure you know the capabilities and limitations of each. Then compare that with your requirements - what pedals you're using or intend to use in the near future with said power supply and whether each power supply can cope with it; whether you intend to use the power supply to power everything or are you content to plug in an extra wall wart; where are you placing and mounting the power supply (eg the PP2+ is a great pairing with Pedaltrain boards because of the design of the boards) etc.

Finally, factor in price. Is the price difference a huge deal? Which is more important to you, getting the functionality that suits your needs, or being thrifty and conserving every dollar? Is the S$150-200 difference going to be a dealbreaker for you? If so, can you take holding out on a new purchase in order to save up for what you require and how long will it take and what do you have to do in order to earn the necessary?

Then consider all the above and finally make your decision.

It's kinda simple when you think about it systematically.
 
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