# Running linear and switching mode power supplies to the same regenerator **URL:** \ **Category:** Power Components\ **Created:** [October 15, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563 "2020-10-15T17:14:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/1 "2020-10-15T17:14:10Z")
I got a P15 and several rigs connected on it: BHK 250, S300, DSD Sr., a W4S STP-SE MK2, all use linear power supplies, as well as a Mac mini i5 I use with a Mojo Joule III power supply. However I have some switching mode power supplies too, as the sPS-500 from SOtM and some iFi iPower that I use with a lan switch and a MiniDSP U-DIO8 (4 in total). Would it be any noise contamination or regulation issues among rigs due this configuration? Is it better putting the rigs operating with SMPS in separate? Thanks in advance for the advices. ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/2 "2020-10-15T19:23:11Z")
You could try one of these. All the power sockets are isolated from each other so you get filtration and isolation from contamination. > **[Amazon.com: iFi Power Station Active Power Conditioner Mains Bar / Power Strip /...](https://www.amazon.com/iFi-Power-Station-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B07TB9VPWC)** > > Buy iFi Power Station Active Power Conditioner Mains Bar / Power Strip / Surge Protector - Home Audio Entertainment Upgrade: Power Strips - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/3 "2020-10-15T19:30:57Z")
Before spending money, put the smps on another circuit and listen to see if you can tell or not. ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/4 "2020-10-15T19:34:10Z")
> [@stevensegal](#): > > You could try one of these. All the power sockets are isolated from each other so you get filtration and isolation from contamination. > [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/iFi-Power-Station-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B07TB9VPWC) Hi, @stevensegal. Thanks for your opinion. Do you mean to plug this power strip to the P15 or to the wall outlet? ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/5 "2020-10-15T19:39:44Z")
> [@brett66](#): > > Before spending money, put the smps on another circuit and listen to see if you can tell or not. Hi, @brett66! What do you mean with putting the amps on a separate circuit since I have only one P15? I could take a different approach and put all the SMPS rigs connected on a simple power strip and so to a wall outlet. What about it? ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/6 "2020-10-15T19:43:21Z")
Not the amps just the smps on another electrical circuit not associated with the P15. ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/7 "2020-10-15T19:52:28Z")
Sorry! I thought you had mistaken the “a” to “s”. Yes, I did it for a (very) short time but got no conclusion at all. I think I’ll do it again. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/8 "2020-10-15T20:00:13Z")
Try it for a week before coming to any conclusion. Try not to listen for it just be aware of how you feel during and after listening. I find noise reduction manifests as fatigue reduction more than an audible change. ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/9 "2020-10-15T22:11:36Z")
I would just plug it into the wall. As you can get them on Amazon, you could try it for a few days and if it makes no difference send it back. There are lots of positive reviews, ifi make no-nonsense products, and at $500 there is nothing comparable at the price. ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/10 "2020-10-16T01:47:00Z")
Hi, Stevensegal. Yes but it seems that this Amazon feature just applies to the US territory. ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/11 "2020-10-16T01:57:26Z")
Applies in the UK as well. To be honest, iFi is widely distributed and there is a dealer 10 minutes from me who would loan me one. Availability does depend where you live and there seems to be consensus that power products are the most system dependent. The iFi unit is possibly the cheapest active conditioner with component isolation. PS Audio does a similar product called the Dectet, but it does not have individual output isolation. ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/12 "2020-10-16T20:52:41Z")
Ok, but do you know how this strip isolates the components? ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/13 "2020-10-16T22:29:53Z")
> **[PowerStation by iFi audio | Mains Audio Noise Eliminator](https://ifi-audio.com/products/powerstation/)** > > Clean power in a block The iFi PowerStation is an audiophile grade extension block with in-built active noise cancellation to bring super quiet mains power to your entire set-up. ---
**Author:** ![clive101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@clive101](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/clive101)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/14 "2021-01-17T10:26:12Z")
@Paul Could you please help as I have the same question. Are the power sockets isolated from each other so a cheap power supply is unable to pollute the other power sockets with noise ? Thank you for your help. ---
**Author:** ![jomal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jomal/32/62773_2.png) [@jomal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jomal)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/15 "2021-01-20T15:24:14Z")
It seems that @Paul doesn’t follow the Power Components section. 😄 Someone else? ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/running-linear-and-switching-mode-power-supplies-to-the-same-regenerator/19563/16 "2021-01-20T15:42:22Z")
It depends. Higher frequency tends to pass right through. It may or may not be audible. One must try in one’s environment and system etc to know if it matters