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== Power supplies ==
== Power supplies ==
A good clean power supply unit (PSU) is the most important part of a modular system. A proper [[Power supply (linear)|linear power supply]] and good distribution makes a big difference to the stability and sound quality of the system.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1470018 Best Eurorack Power Supply (PSU) for your buck?], Muff Wiggler forum, 23 Feb 2014</ref> [[Power supply (switching)|Switch-mode power supplies]] are smaller, lighter, and much more efficient than linear power supplies but produce more noise on their output.<!-- ref/expand -->
A good clean power supply unit (PSU) is the most important part of a modular system. A proper [[Power supply (linear)|linear power supply]] and good distribution makes a big difference to the stability and sound quality of the system.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1470018 Best Eurorack Power Supply (PSU) for your buck?], Muff Wiggler forum, 23 Feb 2014</ref> [[Power supply (switching)|Switch-mode power supplies]] are smaller, lighter, and much more efficient than linear power supplies but produce more noise on their output.<ref>[http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-3242EN.pdf Understanding the Importance of Low-Noise Linear Power Supplies]</ref>


For safety ready made PSUs are included in this comparison of available PSUs.
For safety ready made PSUs are included in this comparison of available PSUs.
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| Synthrotek||[http://www.synthrotek.com/products/modular-circuits/eurorack-power-distribution-boards/ Eurorack 5A Power Supply]||2.2||1.3||1.5||||||||||||
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