SOtM SMS-200

[Antoine]

I own an Emo System EN-70HD-K (K for keystone is technically identical to other variants 70HD variants but in keystone format) and coincidentally ordered it from Reichelt SwissBear links too. Direct link for that one is: https://www.reichelt.de/Network-Accessor...CLE=144021

Don't expect any large improvements from this type of tweak (network isolator). It's effects are relatively minor (in my opinion but I've read many similar opinions) and if not there's a real grounding issue in your system better solved in a different more structural way.

Thanks Antoine for saving me $150. The next upgrade for my SMS-200 will be either be a Uptone LPS-1 or a SOTM sPS-500. I think the sPS-500 might be released anytime in April. Having read many CA forum posts a good power supply with an SMS-200 can apparently raise its performance to an equivalent sonic level as an Auralic Aries (femto clock ver). Currently with the ifi ipower I am getting a taste of what might be possible, but a lot is to be desired. I might even consider a Sbooster 9v depending how much i want to dig into my pocket.

Using it with a high quality PSU in the right setup should take it beyond most everything. (even the most expensive Aurender W20 if some sources are to be believed)

Little is know about the sPS-500. It's going to be a hybrid of some sorts but no idea what. I think, considering the relatively high power output capabilities it's going to be hybrid linear-SMPS PSU.

You can't go wrong with the LPS-1. Keep in mind though that it will most likely not be powerful enough for the upcoming SMS-200 Ultra. A 12V SBooster BOTW is a nice affordable option. Best would no doubt be something like the Paul Hynes SR7 PSU. Based on user reviews I believe the higher power output capable Uptone JS-2 performs at or just little under the level of a LPS-1, at least on the microRendu.