Spectracomp noise problem solved.

I just got the same compressor and have the noise problem. Since I'm ignorant on electronic stuff, would you mind providing a clarification for me -- how were you able to pull apart a power supply? And are you saying you bought a different power supply, one that is linear? If so, could you provide the brand name of the linear power supply that did the trick?

 

Zero noise on the stock preset from mine. It's the quietest compressor I've ever used, and it's a shame Ovnilabs refused to review it over noise issues, that as far as I can tell, don't exist.

 

There’s quite a weight difference between linear & switch mode supplies. Pick it up, if it feels like a hunk of iron/copper, it’s linear. If it feels like it’s an empty plastic shell, it’s switch mode.

 

Been using my spectracomp using several different psu. A cheap caline cp-02, vitoos dc8, until recently an isolated psu by strumelectronics, none gave any noise issues. An advice given to me to check with the electrical installation in the house/venue where you plug it in, most of the times those are the culprits

 

Wow -- them's a lot of compressors. I will read through. And also try other power supplies (like a portable rechargeable Volto battery pack I just got) and see if it's quieter. Thanks for the info.

 

Haven't yet read all the reviews and articles posted by scubaduba (thanks for posting them), but I did try the Spectracomp compressor plugged into my Volto portable 9V power pack, and the noise is still there. The only other pedal I have (an octave pedal) doesn't have noise issues at all, with any power supply. Disappointing about the Spectracomp. Oh well, live and learn. I will read scubaduba's articles, and keep searching for a solution, which I hope is out there. I suppose I could try the linear power supply thing; maybe that's next.