{"product_id":"fiio-pl50-linear-power-supply","title":"FiiO PL50 Regulated Linear Power Supply","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitching-mode power adapters are cheap and compact, but the high-frequency noise they generate can make its way into a connected DAC or amplifier's analog stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO PL50 is a regulated linear power supply built as an audiophile upgrade over a stock switching adapter. It's built around a customized 50W toroidal transformer using Nippon Steel iron core and oxygen-free copper windings, a Shindengen 25A\/600V bridge rectifier, and a Texas Instruments voltage regulator chip, outputting a switchable 12V or 15V at up to 3A with less than 20mV of ripple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3-digit digital display shows output status at a glance, and the whole unit is housed in an aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis for both durability and electromagnetic shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any linear power supply, confirm the target device accepts 12V or 15V DC power before purchasing — FiiO's own PL50 pages don't publish a specific compatible-model list, only the general voltage range the PL50 supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO PL50 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50W Audiophile-Grade Toroidal Transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with Nippon Steel iron core and oxygen-free copper windings for a clean power foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Rectification and Filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shindengen 25A\/600V bridge rectifier, a Texas Instruments regulator chip, and Nippon Chemi-Con\/Rubycon capacitors with multi-stage EMI filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable 12V\/15V Output at Up to 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single power supply can serve devices requiring either voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Low Ripple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated under 20mV of output ripple, with a 3-digit digital display for at-a-glance monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum-Magnesium Alloy Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for durability and electromagnetic shielding around the internal transformer and regulation circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe First-Time Linear Supply Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a meaningful step up from a stock switching adapter without moving to FiiO's higher-tier Darkside Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Noise-Conscious Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants lower ripple and premium rectification\/filtering feeding a compatible DAC or amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe System Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants one power supply that covers either a 12V or 15V device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PL50 sits below the Darkside Pro in FiiO's linear power supply lineup, with a 50W transformer and a Texas Instruments regulator chip, compared to the Darkside Pro's larger 75W transformer and fully discrete NMOS regulator design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390530695389,"sku":"LM-UKDW-BVRL","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-pl50-regulated-linear-power-supply-front-and-back.png?v=1787079279","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/fiio-pl50-linear-power-supply","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}