Keces P3 linear power supply with modem and router

[Dth31]

I recently purchased a new Motorola MB8600 cable modem and MR2600 router. As soon as I put them in my system I noticed that my digital system sounded unpleasantly harsher and brighter. I hoped that with break in the sound might improve but it didn’t.

I therefore purchased a Keces P3 linear power supply from Suncoast Audio that could supply the 2 channels of 12V DC with 3A per channel that I needed for the modem and router.

The P3 just arrived here today and I suspect it will continue to break in over the next few days. However, the brightness and harshness are already GONE. The background is also noticeably blacker. Even if it doesn’t continue to improve, and I suspect it will, I am a happy camper.

A fair bit has been written about the Keces P3 with other digital devices such as music servers and DACs, but less so about modems and routers. Just wanted to share my experience and confirm that the types of benefits observed with servers and DACs are also observed with modems and routers. I would also add that the improvement was immediately observable and not subtle. Definitely a worthwhile investment for me!

 

[Dth31]

A 1 week update. Significant improvement since the Keces P3 was initially installed. I can’t think of anything that hasn’t improved significantly. It’s an order and type of improvement similar to going from an entry level interconnect to a top-of-the-line model. That’s how big the improvement is—huge! Pretty amazing that the power supply to a router and modem could make such a big improvement. I expected improvement but definitely not this much.

Thanks Mike!

 

[FDPDK]

It is really interesting what those things can do. i only upgraded my lps to my switch and then router to an IfI and it also made an noticeable improvement. So something even better than the Ifi i am sure it will make an even bigger difference.
Enjoy