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The WADAX Reference Power Supply
Noise pollution is critical to the performance of any digital system, but it is super-critical when it comes to streamer and server performance. In creating the Reference Server, we built a single chassis unit with a sophisticated internal supply. We weren’t ready for the results…

The musical capabilities of the Reference Server not only surpassed those of all previous file-based sources, they revealed just how vulnerable file replay is to the noise artefacts generated by power supplies. The supply built into the Reference Server already delivers unprecedented performance compared to previous server designs. But if we ignore size, space and cost limitations, we can do even better!

The Reference Power Supply is the quietest power supply we have ever built. Its noise performance defeats even the most sophisticated measuring instruments. Sophisticated modelling and specially developed equipment have calculated that the RMS noise on its DC output, under full load, is less than 100nV (0.01Hz – 20kHz). That’s quiet! But that is just the steady-state noise level in the traditional sense. Other noise mechanisms exist, especially at these previously undetectable levels. The varying load conditions encountered in all audio applications are particularly problematic, generating both linear and non-linear distortion, the latter being particularly difficult to detect and measure, despite its insidious impact on musical performance.

In order to combat this erosion of DC and thus audio quality, we felt it necessary to take extraordinary steps. We built a dedicated design into our precision machined, segmented and mechanically damped, tripartite chassis in order to eliminate externally induced mechanical or electrical noise. Internal separation eliminated acoustic coupling and radiation between sections and components, while circuit design, active components and overall topology drew on the experience of the power supplies designed and built for the standard-setting Reference DAC. Component characteristics and quality were critical, specific performance criteria often eliminating the obvious choice. We paid particular attention to questions of ground quality, both inside AND outside the unit and engineered the reversal of electrical phase at the input.

The result is almost 1500 parts built into the most sophisticated and adaptable power supply available, a unit designed specifically to meet the demands of the Reference Server. Its contribution to musical performance is fundamental, helping to create the best performance from file replay (and according to experienced, critical commentators, the best performance from ANY digital source) ever experienced. The Reference Server already sets the standard for musical performance when it comes to streaming or playing locally stored files. Adding the Reference Power Supply redefines that performance, elevating digital replay to a whole new level.

  • Ultra-Low Noise Performance: The Reference Power Supply is designed to be incredibly quiet, with an RMS noise level on its DC output of less than 100nV (0.01Hz – 20kHz) under full load. This surpasses even the most sophisticated measuring instruments, addressing both steady-state and varying load noise mechanisms that can affect audio quality.
  • Advanced Chassis Design: It features a precision-machined, segmented, and mechanically damped tripartite chassis that isolates components and prevents external noise interference. This design eliminates acoustic coupling and radiation between sections, ensuring that the power supply remains clean and stable.
  • High Component Quality: With nearly 1500 parts, the power supply uses only high-quality components selected for their specific performance criteria. This meticulous component selection and engineering ensure minimal noise and distortion, contributing to superior audio performance.
  • Innovative Circuit Design: The power supply incorporates advanced circuit design and active components based on the experience of the power supplies used for the Reference DAC. Special attention was paid to ground quality and electrical phase reversal at the input to further reduce noise.
  • Enhanced Performance: The addition of the Reference Power Supply significantly elevates the performance of the Reference Server or Transport, achieving what many critics describe as the best digital replay performance they have ever experienced.
Wadax Atlantis Reference Power Supply for Reference Server / Transport Specifications
Voltage Input 100V/110V/220V
Output Connectors 1
Display 5 inch full colour
Dimensions 48 cm (18.90 inches) wide x 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) deep x 26.5 cm (10.43 inches) tall (including feet)
Weight 45 kg

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