Power Supply Recommendation

[Officer Bukowski]

Hey guys I have like 8 pedals on my board and I'm powering them all on a OneSpot adapter and I think it's time I upgrade to a nice power supply. I have a Pedaltrain so I'm looking for one that I can mount underneath my board.

I'm not really sure what to get. I don't really know which ones are better than others. It seems that the Voodoo Labs PP2 is pretty much the standard. Are there any better ones I should check out that are in the same price range?

I would like some sag controls for some of my fuzz pedals. I'm not really sure about anything other than that.

Thanks!

[Holy Schnikes]

The PP2+ is top notch. If you successfully run 8 pedals off a OneSpot, then it will definitely do everything you need and more. I use two of them and they're superb, no complaints at all. Obviously, research all your pedals and their power consumption and plan ahead but I think it's the best out there for the $$.

The Fuel Tank seems nice too, haven't really checked it out that thoroughly but the DC Brick is shit, avoid that one, basically an overpriced OneSpot, no isolation at all.

[Officer Bukowski]

Well my setup works with the onespot but I know it would be better with a nice power supply.

It's getting a little noisey with the onespot.

[CBA]

I second the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power. I've had mine for over a decade and have NEVER EVER had a problem with it. So yeah, if you're going to drop some cash on a power supply, get that... you don't want fried pedals or dying power supplies. Come to think of it, I've never even heard a second-hand complaint about the Pedal Power.

Mine is PP2 (before the "plus"), and it powers Line 6 pedals and has two sag controls.

A great purchase.

C

[hclapp219]

I've heard great things about the PP2+. It's basically the standard. I would also suggest the BBE Supa Charger, which is what I use. It has a couple fewer features (no sag control or courtesy outlet), but you can find it used for much cheaper than the PP2+ if you are patient.

[bubstance]

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[Officer Bukowski]

How do the Trex Fuel Tank and Modtone Power Plant compare to the PP2+? Are they any better?

[sevenSHARPnine]

Another vote for the BBE. Snagged mine off ebay for around $100.

[Holy Schnikes]

How do the Trex Fuel Tank and Modtone Power Plant compare to the PP2+? Are they any better?

I don't think any one is "better" per se, just different capabilities and features. I'd pick what works best for your particular setup at a price you can live with. Just get an isolated supply, that's the most important thing when it comes to noise/hum reduction and a well behaved board.

[Gunner Recall]

Be aware that the regular fuel tank is just like a dc brick. The fuel tank jr is the one with isolated outputs.

As far as bbe/pp2 alternatives, the new cioks DC10 has a ton of options/features. The CAE one looks pretty cool too.

[tashiattack]

I use a PP2+. I love it.

But I agree with Gunner, the the cioks DC10 and CAE seem promising.

[sylnau]

I use a PP2+. I love it.

But I agree with Gunner, the the cioks DC10 and CAE seem promising.

I just found a PP2+ used for 119$
I'm using a Carl Martin Powerjack (1670mA) right now.
I have more and more pedals... maybe I should go for that used PP2+.

Just not sure how it works?

They said:
1-4 9V 100mA
5-6 9V 250mA
7-8 9V 100mA

Is this 100mA total for 1 to 4 or it's 100mA X 4 for a total of 400mA?

SWANS rules

[tuffteef]

i can never bring myself to spend that much on something that supplys power even though need one
120 bucks is like a fuzz pedal

[sylnau]

i can never bring myself to spend that much on something that supplys power even though need one
120 bucks is like a fuzz pedal

Yeah I know... but it is 200$ new.
And what is worst with them... fuzz box sound better with cheap battery.

[Holy Schnikes]

I use a PP2+. I love it.

But I agree with Gunner, the the cioks DC10 and CAE seem promising.

I just found a PP2+ used for 119$
I'm using a Carl Martin Powerjack (1670mA) right now.
I have more and more pedals... maybe I should go for that used PP2+.

Just not sure how it works?

They said:
1-4 9V 100mA
5-6 9V 250mA
7-8 9V 100mA

Is this 100mA total for 1 to 4 or it's 100mA X 4 for a total of 400mA?

That's a great deal, I'd def jump on that!

1-4 9V/12V (dip switch on) 100mA per output
5-6 9V/Unreg(dip switch on Line 6) 250mA per output - I use these to power a POG2 at 9V and dip on for a DL4
7-8 9V/9V Sag (dip switch on) 100mA per output- there is a trim pot used to adjust voltage in Sag mode
AC outlet- use this to run any AC powered effect or something DC that the PP2+ can't run. I use it to connect my PP2+s together.

You can also use Y-cables to double output of 1-4 to 18/24V, however mA do not double, actually decrease a bit.