Guest Posted September 16, 2024 Posted September 16, 2024 (edited) Currently, there is a Kraftwerk II LPS and a Reinigen, each designed to improve a streamer but in separate boxes. I wonder whether there is any interest in having 1 box to do both? A "KraftGen" that can enhance the SQ of a streamer with LPS and improve the USB output. Maybe, use the Kraftwerk II Dual LPS as the foundation, one output with adjustable voltage (5, 7, 9, 12V, 12v can even power NUC). The 2nd output will be used to internally power the USB Regen, with 2 USB ports in the back panel. With no electronics knowledge, I will let Clay comment on whether this can work and a guess on the price. Assuming it is a goer, how many people will be interested in purchasing this? Edited September 16, 2024 by Snoopy8 Changed title
Raffinator Posted September 16, 2024 Posted September 16, 2024 Are you thinking Raspberry Pi, NUC, or Wiim in this instance? Or another good streamer? I’m no engineer, but might this create some ground loops?
Guest Posted September 16, 2024 Posted September 16, 2024 (edited) On 16/09/2024 at 1:48 PM, Raffinator said: Are you thinking Raspberry Pi, NUC, or Wiim in this instance? Or another good streamer? I’m no engineer, but might this create some ground loops? Expand Can be used for Pi, NUC, Wiim and all other DC powered USB streamers. This suggestion makes for a neater, and, likely cheaper solution ** than buying both Kraftwerk II and Reinigen**. Both existing devices are not grounded, so I would expect this to be the same. But Clay is the engineer... Edited September 16, 2024 by Snoopy8 Added **
Gieseler Audio Posted September 16, 2024 Posted September 16, 2024 Definitely possible & no I don't foresee any grounding issues. 1
Guest Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 This will be a killer combo. A Krafgen (mocked up below) powering a Pi5 running SnakeOil. I know it will beat many commercial USB streamers costing $$$$.
alex87 Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 I’m running a Kraftwerk II Dual & Reinigen. Both are killer additions to any streamer! 1
Guest Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 On 04/10/2024 at 4:25 AM, alex87 said: I’m running a Kraftwerk II Dual & Reinigen. Both are killer additions to any streamer! Expand If you started again, would you get the KrafGen?
alex87 Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 Yes I would! But I would also love the KraftGen to have 2 output rails, similar to the Kraftwerk II. But may only be for my use case. 1
chaddy Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 (edited) I've just installed a LHY power supply into my Node N130 with the LPS25VA. Can definitely vouch for the improvement of upgrading PSUs into these affordable streamers. My wife noticed the difference straight away ( I don't tell her beforehand)! Reinigen next upgrade on the list, just have to work out how I can slot it into the rack. A Kraftgen one box solution would certainly solve that problem. Edit: Node to K2 TDA1541A via Curious USB Edited October 4, 2024 by chaddy 1
Guest Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 On 04/10/2024 at 6:09 AM, alex87 said: Yes I would! But I would also love the KraftGen to have 2 output rails, similar to the Kraftwerk II. But may only be for my use case. Expand Not sure if this is possible because it means adding a third rail to a Kraftwerk II Dual to internally power Reinigen. And maybe getting too crowded? Clay?
Gieseler Audio Posted October 4, 2024 Posted October 4, 2024 The Reinigen only draws a very small amount of current so definitely possibility to retain the normal dual output of KW2 plus a internal Reinigen. Let me have a think about it. 3
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