What do you guys think of these power supplies?

[BrianG]

Those car audio PS units are usually linear, which means big, heavy, and inefficient. But if the price is right...

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Those car audio PS units are usually linear, which means big, heavy, and inefficient. But if the price is right...

What do the ones in the link look like to you, BG? Decent, crap??? I have no idea about this stuff...

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

What do the ones in the link look like to you, BG? Decent, crap??? I have no idea about this stuff...

Can't really say. Those are definitely switching PS units from the few pics I looked at, and they have decently sized components, but that doesn't necessarily mean a good PS. I'd have to hook it up under different loads and see how it performs to tell for sure. Can't see line/load regulation, ripple voltage, temperature, etc from pics.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Can't really say. Those are definitely switching PS units from the few pics I looked at, and they have decently sized components, but that doesn't necessarily mean a good PS. I'd have to hook it up under different loads and see how it performs to tell for sure. Can't see line/load regulation, ripple voltage, temperature, etc from pics.

Ok, was not sure if you were familiar with server P/S like that. You seem to be more knowledgeable about computers than I (my dog is more knowledgeable than I actually).

Would this pic help any? I am guessing that depending how it is wired it can provide different voltages?

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Those car audio PS units are usually linear, which means big, heavy, and inefficient.

I agree. I've got a big Astron 57A continuous PS sitting at home. It's only about 46lbs and about 14" x 14" x 8".