Musical Surroundings Linear Charging Power Supply

A Cleaner Way to Power Your Phono Stage

The Musical Surroundings Linear Charging Power Supply replaces the standard wall-wart adapter on select Musical Surroundings phono stages. It uses a Tamura transformer instead of a switching design.

That matters because a phono stage amplifies a very small signal from your cartridge. Any noise on the power supply gets amplified right along with the music.

The LCPS works with the Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, and Nova III phono stages. A split-supply version also suits the Super Nova III.

It's available in black or silver, so it can match either finish of your existing phono stage. Musical Surroundings builds it in the United States, alongside the phono stages it's designed to power.

Built Around Linear Regulation, Not Switching

Inside, large filter and storage capacitors smooth the output before it reaches your phono stage. Linear Technology LT1965 and LT3015 regulators then hold that voltage steady.

Depending on which phono stage you own, the LCPS outputs a single +22.5V supply, or a split +/-11.25V supply. Musical Surroundings matches the output to what each model needs.

At 8.5 inches wide, 6 inches deep, and 2 inches tall, it's compact. It sits near your phono stage without taking over your rack.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Herb Reichert reviewed the LCPS paired with his Phonomena II+ for Stereophile's Gramophone Dreams column on October 4, 2018. His phono rig then cost "almost twice as much as before—$1400—but seemed at least four times as enjoyable," he wrote.

With his Hana SL cartridge and the LCPS in the chain, he described the sound through his Harbeth M30.2 speakers. It had "a kind of subtle 3D glow almost like a tube amp's."

Who Is This Power Supply Best For?

• Owners of a compatible Musical Surroundings phono stage. The LCPS is built specifically for the Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, Nova III, and Super Nova III.
• Vinyl listeners chasing a quieter, more detailed sound. A cleaner power supply can lower the noise floor feeding your phono stage's sensitive circuitry.
• Anyone who's happy with their phono stage but wants more from it. It's an upgrade path that doesn't require replacing gear you already like.
• Listeners who plan to keep their system for years. A 3-year warranty backs a genuinely serious piece of engineering.
• Not the right fit for other phono stages or brands. It's built for specific Musical Surroundings models, not as a universal power supply.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Confirm your phono stage model before ordering. The LCPS ships in single-supply and split-supply versions, and the single-supply version suits the Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, and Nova III.

The split-supply version is built for the Super Nova III. A dedicated cable connects the LCPS to your phono stage. It plugs in where the stock power adapter used to go.

Once connected, it simply replaces the wall-wart at the outlet. No other changes to your setup are needed. Your cables, cartridge, and turntable all stay exactly as they were.

Pairs Well With

Building your system? Here are some great companions for the Musical Surroundings Linear Charging Power Supply:

• Phono preamplifiers from Musical Surroundings that pair directly with the LCPS
• Phono cartridges to complete a quieter, more detailed vinyl front end
• Turntables to anchor the rest of your analog setup
• Power cables if you want to upgrade how it draws from the wall
• Audio racks to give it a stable, permanent home

Frequently Asked Questions

Which phono stages work with the LCPS?

The Phonomena 2, Phonomena 2+, and Nova III use the single-supply version. The Super Nova III uses the split-supply version.

Will it work with the Phonomena III?

No. The Phonomena III uses a different, newer optional power supply from Musical Surroundings, sold separately from the LCPS.

What's actually different from a stock wall-wart adapter?

The LCPS uses a linear transformer, large filter capacitors, and precision regulators instead of a switching design. That combination is meant to deliver a cleaner, quieter supply voltage.

Is it easy to install?

Yes. It connects with a dedicated cable in place of your phono stage's stock power adapter, with no other setup required.

What's the warranty?

Musical Surroundings covers the LCPS for three years against manufacturing defects, from the date of purchase.

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