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You have to go over 200USD with that one. I don't care about power supplies but I've come to the notion that I usually avoid a) switched power supplies b) daisy chaining. it takes up a lot of space to go torroidal transformer, and you have to buy a number of them to go ample power juice to drive your pedals. People don't think it matters when it comes to sound, because they say that either you drive them with enough power and current and they all sound the same. Until I connected and "heard" a Burkey Flatliner. CIOKS are among the best ones too, but they do have their caveats especially when it comes to the connection at the other end. Their dreaded RCA-plugs. Phono-plugs. Beats me.
Others you could consider are those that have power supplies with power supplies!!!
Strymon Ojai has external power adapter, and so have MXR. Which means you can stow away the power adapter so it doesn't contaminate with stray noises onto your pedalboard. MXR Isobrick M238 has the "floating ground" which is a cunning solution but may or may not be something of value on your pedals. It's one of the few pedals (if not even the only one) that has all outputs fully isolated, stabilized, and regulated...here it comes... individually. I don't think the price's too steep. Still switched though.
There aren't too many "switched" I can recommend although they're capable to provide lots of current. I thought too, that whatever current would be enough, as long as it is right voltage, right polarity, and right ground, isolated and yada yada.
You can always buy current and voltage double cables which will take up 2 holes for one pedal (H9) if you'd like.
As people have already said: If you spend that much on high quality pedals, don't skimp and be a cheapskate on ANY power supply.
Flatliner Pedalboard Powersupply
Others you could consider are those that have power supplies with power supplies!!!
Strymon Ojai has external power adapter, and so have MXR. Which means you can stow away the power adapter so it doesn't contaminate with stray noises onto your pedalboard. MXR Isobrick M238 has the "floating ground" which is a cunning solution but may or may not be something of value on your pedals. It's one of the few pedals (if not even the only one) that has all outputs fully isolated, stabilized, and regulated...here it comes... individually. I don't think the price's too steep. Still switched though.
There aren't too many "switched" I can recommend although they're capable to provide lots of current. I thought too, that whatever current would be enough, as long as it is right voltage, right polarity, and right ground, isolated and yada yada.
You can always buy current and voltage double cables which will take up 2 holes for one pedal (H9) if you'd like.
As people have already said: If you spend that much on high quality pedals, don't skimp and be a cheapskate on ANY power supply.
Flatliner Pedalboard Powersupply
This is where I think they're good. If the wall wart craps out, you can almost buy any other one provided it's the same specs. And you can decide to go pricey on that one, and keep the actual MXR. And on that power adapter you can choose if you want switched or torroidal power adapter. And if it's huge, you can stow it away and keep it off the pedal board. If that "wall wart" is built in to the PowerBrick it would take up ample real estate.
Here's a good page for you. A Swedish bloke made a pedal page some years ago. At the power supply page he lists all power that's out there.
Stinkfoot he calls himself, and much good food for thought. Andreas is his real name.
Power supplies | stinkfoot.se
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All you wanted to know about powering your pedal board but were afraid to ask. Like not ever mixing or daisy chaining digital pedals with analog dirt pedals and so on, on the same power line and bla bla...
Stinkfoot he calls himself, and much good food for thought. Andreas is his real name.
Power supplies | stinkfoot.se
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All you wanted to know about powering your pedal board but were afraid to ask. Like not ever mixing or daisy chaining digital pedals with analog dirt pedals and so on, on the same power line and bla bla...
If all you need is 12Vs the ISO Brick has two ports that are voltage variable from 6-15 volts.
I am currently running a Boss CS2 at 12Vs with the ISO Brick as well as two pedals at 18Vs and two high mA digital pedals.
I am extremely happy with the ISO Brick.
It has been mentioned a few times, but seems to be glossed over. @smperry All you need for your budget and power requirements in the Truetone CS12.
I currently have the Strymon stuff on my main board and, yes, it is nice, quiet and PRICEY. I have a CS7 on my flyrig and, honestly, it works just as well. The new Truetone stuff works great and is highly recommended by several pedal builders.
The CS12 will more than adequately power all your digital effects and it is very easy to isolate any of the noisy analog effects (though once you isolate your digital effects I would be surprised if any on your list actually give you problems), it would then be no issue to daisy chain a few of the analog effects WITH NO DETRIMENT TO YOUR NOISE LEVEL.
It's all you need and really all you should spend. Half of the higher priced stuff mentioned here won't even work with the OPs list based on the mA draws he's mentioned and many cost double the price of the CS12.
I currently have the Strymon stuff on my main board and, yes, it is nice, quiet and PRICEY. I have a CS7 on my flyrig and, honestly, it works just as well. The new Truetone stuff works great and is highly recommended by several pedal builders.
The CS12 will more than adequately power all your digital effects and it is very easy to isolate any of the noisy analog effects (though once you isolate your digital effects I would be surprised if any on your list actually give you problems), it would then be no issue to daisy chain a few of the analog effects WITH NO DETRIMENT TO YOUR NOISE LEVEL.
It's all you need and really all you should spend. Half of the higher priced stuff mentioned here won't even work with the OPs list based on the mA draws he's mentioned and many cost double the price of the CS12.
I'm at work so I haven't looked up that one yet, but if it'll work, I'll go that way. If I have to go up in price, I will. I started this thread because I knew of some of the more pricey options, but was wondering if I missed something. It sounds like I missed the CS12.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Yes, it has variable voltage options. Nice unit over all, no problems and I've had it for a month or so.
The CS12 is unique in that the ratings on the individual outlets are somewhat flexible and ultimately it is the total mA draw that matters. I have even been able to easily power some tube based pedals that require 2 to 3x the ratings on the outlet without issue.
From the Truetone website:
"Although we had to put power rating labels on each output to satisfy certification agencies (yes, we actually certified these, unlike most companies), the outputs can generally handle far more than the label shows. For example, you can connect a 300mA pedal to a 200mA output, without causing any problems."
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Yes, Truetone should hire me to do their marketing.
Seriously, I'm very happy with my CS7 and would definitely recommend the Truetone Pro series. Very good value for the money. These are also commonly for sale at many of the online retailers that routinely offer 15-20% off, so the price only gets better.
After some shipping delays, my CS12 finally arrived this afternoon. I don't think I'll have time to wire it up before practice tonight, but wanted to post in here for all of you that were sitting at the edge of your seats to see what I'd choose. 
