Godlyke Power-All vs. power bricks

[Inconnu]

Hi!

I'm checking out solutions to power up my pedals (all 9 volts, some standard Boss style plugs, others using mini phono jack style plugs). 2 options seem available : Power-all or 1 spot style adaptors and power bricks. The first option is the most space and cost effective, but is there a real benefit in using brick-style power supplies?

[Chasarms]

Originally Posted by Inconnu

. . but is there a real benefit in using brick-style power supplies?

If you use a good one. Those that supply an isolated source to each pedal, like the Voodoo Labs, etc, can prevent noise problems.

Of course you MAY not have noise problems daisy chaining, but it is certainly more likely.

Those types of power supplies also typically have more functionality. My PP2+ is switchable to provide 12V+ on some outputs if needed. You can also combine two outputs to make 18V+. Further, it is equipped with potentiometers on two outputs to "sag" the voltage on those lines. Some effects actually behave in a desirable way when voltage starved.

Of course they are more expensive, and if you don't need any of that functionality, a wall wart is perfectly fine.

[Gomeztool]

I've never had noise problems with my 1Spot in any of the venues I played. It is "not likely" to have noise issues IME. I figure until I run into a situation that justifies a $170 power supply that can't even power my fanciest pedal then it's $15 well spent.

The biggest benefit to using the Pedal Power and its ilk is the cred you get when you post pictures of it here in the pedalboard thread.

[silky smoove]

Originally Posted by Gomeztool

The biggest benefit to using the Pedal Power and its ilk is the cred you get when you post pictures of it here in the pedalboard thread.

That and how nicely it mounts underneath my Pedaltrain PT-JR... and how it will power my Tronographic Rusty Box without the need for an external wall wart... and how it has a courtesy outlet on the front for powering my hair fan (required for proper rocking)... but yeah, the cred is cool too

[TN WOODMAN]

With a name like Godlyke its gotta be good.

[arsie]

Where I tend to have noise issues with the Godlyke Powerall is with buffered pedals, older ones in particular. So far no issues with TBP pedals. Could well be a coincedence though.

[BrandonBass]

I got my isolated power supply after hearing stories of power surge killing pedalboards. I got the isolated power more for 'insurance'