Which pedalboard power supply can I use with Le Preamp series ?
When assembling a pedalboard with one or several Le Preamp, choosing the right power supply is very important. There are lots of good pedalboard power supplies out there, but not many can deliver the amount of current the Le Preamp series require to work properly (this current is due to the use of a tube powered with high voltage).
You will find below a list of a few pedalboard power supplies that could be used to power one or more Le Preamp pedals, along with a Torpedo C.A.B., and other pedals. Please note this is only for indication purposes : this document can in no way replace the user manual of the mentioned power supplies (which can be submitted to change), and does not substitute to the Le Preamp series user manual and specifications.
The specifications of the Le Preamp series power supply are listed here.
| Product | Number of Le Preamps Or C.A.B. |
Price (Approx) |
Link | Note |
| Can be used : | ||||
| Harley Benton PowerPlant | 1 | 39 € | http://www.thomann.de/fr/harley_benton_powerplant.htm | |
| Palmer PWT 08 | 2 | 98 € | http://www.palmer-germany.com/mi/en/PWT-08-Universal-9V-Pedalboard-Power-Supply-8-Outputs-PWT08.htm | |
| 1 SPOT Pro CS7 | 3 | 145 € | http://truetone.com/power-supplies/1-spot-pro/1-spot-pro-cs7/ | 12V / 200mA outputs can deliver more than 200mA, and can be used to power the Le Preamp series, as long as the overall current consumption of the whole power supply is kept under its maximum. |
| 1 SPOT Pro CS12 | 4 | 210 € | http://truetone.com/power-supplies/1-spot-pro/1-spot-pro-cs12/ | 12V / 100mA outputs can deliver more than 200mA, and can be used to power the Le Preamp series, as long as the overall current consumption of the whole power supply is kept under its maximum. |
| Can be used, But needs an additionnal Y cable : |
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| Artec Power Brick CPB-12 | 1 | 58 € | http://www.artecsound.com/effect/cpb-12.htm | One Y (parallel) cable is needed to merge the two 12V / 300mA outputs (K and L) and form one 12V / 600mA output. THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. |
| Carl Martin Pro Power Version 2 | 1 | 135 € | https://carlmartin.com/propower-version-2 | One Y (parallel) cable is needed to merge the two 12V / 300mA outputs (7 and 8) and form one 12V / 600mA output. THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. |
| Cioks Link DC8 | 1 | 185 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=62 | One Y (parallel) cable is needed to merge the two 12V / 300mA outputs and form one 12V / 600mA output. THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. |
| Cioks Link DC5 | 1 | 166 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=90 | One Y (parallel) cable is needed to merge the two 12V / 300mA outputs and form one 12V / 600mA output. THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. |
| May be used, with caution : | ||||
| Voodoo Lab Pedal Power ISO 5 | 1 | 149 € | http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_iso-5.htm | 12V output is specified at 300mA in the manual but 400mA on the product. Even at 400mA, this may be too low. Should be tested and monitored : may depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital | 2 | 179 € | http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_digital.htm | 12V outputs are specified at 400mA, which may be too low. Should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 4x4 | 2 | 239 € | http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_4x4.htm | 12V outputs are specified at 400mA, which may be too low. Should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Mondo | 2 | 379 € | http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_mondo.htm | 12V outputs are specified at 400mA, which may be too low. Should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Cioks Link Ciokolate | 3 (or 4) | 422 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=86 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. Needs a Y (parallel) cable (Cioks ref. 8800). THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. This output + three other 12V outputs are specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. One 12V output is specified at 600mA and is fine for Le Preamp. |
| Cioks Link Big John | 2 | 134 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=77 | Two 12V are specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Cioks Link DC10 | 3 | 219 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=56 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. This output + two other 12V outputs are specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Cioks Link AC10 | 1 (or 2) | 219 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=57 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. Needs a Y (parallel) cable (Cioks ref. 8800). THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. This output is specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. One 12V output is specified at 600mA and is fine for Le Preamp. |
| Cioks Link Pussy Power | 2 (or 3) | 254 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=61 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. Needs a Y (parallel) cable (Cioks ref. 8800). THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. This output + two other 12V outputs are specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Cioks Link Eventide PowerFactor 2 | 4 (or 5) | 259 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=87 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. Needs a Y (parallel) cable (Cioks ref. 8800). THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. This output + four other 12V outputs are specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |
| Cioks Link Schizophrenic | 1 | 144 € | http://cioks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=76 | Two 12V / 200mA can be merged to form one 12V / 400mA output. Needs a Y (parallel) cable (Cioks ref. 8800). THIS CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. This output is specified at 400mA. Tested OK, but should be tested and monitored : May depend on the exact situation, and may overheat. |