{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"deco-audio-governor-ac-turntable-power-supply","title":"Deco Audio Products GOVERNOR Evolution AC turntable power supply","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GOVERNOR\u003cem\u003e Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a turntable power supply suitable for a wide variety of turntables that use AC motors that do not feature their own electronic power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Governor \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e has been used with many turntables to date, a list of models it either has been used with or will work with is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decoaudio.myshopify.com\/pages\/governor-evolution-compatibility-list\" title=\"Governor Evolution Compatibility List\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy use a turntable power supply? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rotational speed of an AC (Alternating Current) turntable motor is dictated by the frequency of the AC waveform that it is supplied with. Whilst the mains supply has to average 50Hz over a 24 hour period (so that clocks keep correct time), it can and does vary slightly throughout the day. It also not a pure sine wave, it has distortion and noise too which causes motors to vibrate more than they should. Added to this, not all turntables run perfectly to speed due to manufacturing tolerances, drive system slip, wear and tear. So a power supply can bring three main benefits, consistent speed, accurate speed adjustment and much reduced motor vibration and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the design of the \u003c\/em\u003eGOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in reference to the famous James Watt Governor (a mechanical speed regulator), our turntable power supply is suitable for use with almost all turntables that use AC motors that are normally fed from the mains 220v-240v in Europe (or 110v in some other countries) power supply that do not have their own electronic power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a ‘mains regenerative’ power supply that converts the incoming AC (Alternating Current) mains is rectified and smoothed into DC (Direct Current) via a large capacity conventional linear power supply, stripping away the noise and distortion. Then an entirely new adjustable analogue AC waveform is generated. This generated waveform is a very accurate sine wave, with low distortion and noise, the benefits this brings include improved speed stability as well as reduced motor vibration (noise = vibration to a motor). The waveform is amplified by an audio grade amplification circuit (and yes, you can hear the component quality used, which is why we have carefully selected key components) with final step up for the output provided by a substantial output transformer. The overall design has large power capability making it suitable for almost all turntable motors regardless of size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, as I’d hope you’d expect from us, there’s no digital waveform generation, switching power supplies or switching amplification used in the design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprovements will vary from turntable to turntable and location to location, but the reduction in distortion and noise is likely to bring blacker backgrounds, improved low level resolution and overall sound quality. The consistent speed stability will help with musical timing, and the adjustable speed allows for correction of pitch as required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design has been made to be as universal as possible - naturally we cannot foresee every possible combination, but we have engineered this product with tremendous flexibility and a large power capability, so it should work with almost any AC motor turntable. Simply plug the turntable into the mains outlet socket on the rear of the power supply and you’re ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine speed adjustment* and variable output voltage are included, enabling you to tweak it to get the best performance in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Strobe disc or other speed measuring device required, not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made with a long intended life expectancy, with over rated components and the key parts are produced within the UK (casework, transformers etc), and the unit is hand built in our facility in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst not labelled as such, this original GOVERNOR is effectively an \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e level product within our range hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-18\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eDimensions: (excluding connectors) 345mm Deep, 230mm wide, 95mm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eWeight unpacked: 5.5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eWeight packed: 6.7kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUK\/EU Version \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eInput Voltage: 220v-\u003cwbr\u003e240v\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUK\/EU Output Voltage: Approximately 20v To 240v (for use with turntables intended for use with 220v-\u003cwbr\u003e250v 50Hz mains only)\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUK Version features 13A UK mains output socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eEU Version features Schuko mains output socket (others may be available to special order)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUS Version Input Voltage 110v\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUS Version Output Voltage: Approx 20v to 110v (for use with turntables intended for use with 110v 60Hz mains only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUS Version features multi output socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eMax power output: conservatively rated at 30 watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003e*Specifications are subject to change without notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"decoaudio","offers":[{"title":"UK, 240V 50Hz with 13A mains socket output","offer_id":39580682223682,"sku":"da_deco_governor_ttpsu_240UK","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Europe 230V 50Hz with Schuko output socket","offer_id":39805470212162,"sku":"da_governor_EU230sch","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US\/Canada 110V 60Hz with Nema compatible output socket","offer_id":39805473587266,"sku":"da_governor_US110N","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1583\/5145\/products\/deco_governor_1200_1.jpg?v=1634725383"},{"product_id":"deco-audio-transfer-digital-to-analogue-convertor","title":"Deco Audio TRANSFER Standard DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn today's world of increasingly high sampling rates, bit rates and buzz words like upsampling it is very unfashionable to launch a DAC that goes in the opposite direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever following extensive auditioning and experimentation over many years we have found that, within reason, how you process the digital audio signal is far more important to sound quality than what you process in terms of numbers on a data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us nothing gets close to the sound of a multi bit DAC chip when used correctly, so the heart of our DAC is the classic TDA1543 chip, a simple R2R (ladder resistor) DAC which allows us to run it without oversampling and upsampling. We carefully selected by listening and then bulk purchased this chip as they are not all created equal, enabling us to guarantee consistent supply for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unfiltered output is then fed through our switchable impedance valve output stage using ECC82 and ECC83 dual triodes, meaning it can drive both low and high impedance amplifiers without compromising performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple inputs means it has the flexibility to be used with a variety of sources, including four S\/PDIF Coaxial, one S\/PDIF Optical (Toslink) and one USB (USB-B). All inputs, including the USB, are galvanically isolated via a digital input transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output design is novel and via a switch on the rear panel there is the option to use either an Anode Follower or Cathode follower output stage. This means that the DAC can be used with any amplifier, for ones with an input impedance over approximately 47k Ohms then the Anode follower is recommend. For lower impedances we recommend the Cathode follower setting. This feature means that the TRANSFER solves the potential mismatch problem that can often be faced when using valve output sources into certain transistor amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decoaudio.myshopify.com\/pages\/switchable-output-stage-impedance-matching-amplifier-inputs\" title=\"Switchable Output Stage design\"\u003eFor more information on our switchable output stage design please see this page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts used in its construction were selected to offer a blend of high performance and reasonable cost, with natural sounding carbon film resistors and film capacitors used throughout the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Deco Audio Products are made with a long intended life expectancy, with over rated components and the key parts are produced or sourced within the UK wherever possible, and are hand built in our facility in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifipig.com\/deco-audio-tranfer-dac\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHifipig.com said \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexceptional value for a valve output-based, non-oversampling, R2R chip DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maverick-hifi.com\/post\/deco-audio-transfer-standard-dac-13193636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHi-Fi Maverick \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe DAC’s musical message capabilities are excellent and the audiophile capabilities are good. I have to agree this is a REAL bargain.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs S\/PDIF 4 x RCA and 1 x Optical (Toslink), 1 x USB-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling Rate: maximum 96kHz via S\/PDIF \u0026amp; 48kHz via USB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight unpacked 3kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Packed 4.2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: (excluding connectors) 345mm Deep, 230mm wide, 95mm high\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"decoaudio","offers":[{"title":"UK\/EU version 220-240v","offer_id":40043732172866,"sku":"dap_transfer_std_uk","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US\/Canada version 110-120v","offer_id":40043732238402,"sku":"dap_transfer_std_us","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1583\/5145\/files\/transfer_std_dac_front.jpg?v=1695912107"},{"product_id":"deco-audio-products-governor-standard-ac-turntable-power-supply","title":"Deco Audio Products GOVERNOR Standard AC turntable power supply (low power)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e is our entry level turntable power supply suitable for a many  turntables that use smaller AC motors that do not feature their own electronic power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e version of the Governor is a scaled down (low power) version of the original GOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e. It has been introduced due to the ever increasing costs to manufacture the \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e model. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e version uses the same basic circuit design in a lower output power form (less output devices, smaller power supply and transformers), this means it does work with a more limited range of turntables but helps reduce the complexity to build and the cost. To this end we have also removed the output voltage adjuster and the voltage meter.  On the rear there's an IEC output socket (a suitable IEC plug is included to wire onto the end of your turntables power cable) this allows us to speed up assembly and pass the savings on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional IEC to UK mains socket adaptor cable is also available as a package from the drop down menu, which is ideal for anyone that doesn't want to have to remove the plug on their turntable or use it with a turntable that has a 'wall wart' type power supply (like the Rega 24v turntables, for example).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its lower power output it doesn't reduce the range of turntables it will power too dramatically, as most turntables have fairly small lower power motors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe list of turntables that it will suit is too large to cover here, but some examples include the Rega Planet, Planar 1, Planar 2 and Planar 3 (and its derivatives), many Systemdek models (excluding 900E), Audio Note TT1, some Acoustic Research models, older Pro-Ject models, Revolver and Revolver Rebel, Linn Basik, Linn Basik LP12 (and the earliest models with a basic rocker power switch), Nottingham Analogue turntables without external power supplies, Manticore, many Thorens models (TD150, TD160) and so on. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease note it is \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003esuitable for larger motor turntables (i.e. over 3 watts power consumption) like the Garrard 301, Garrard 401, Thorens TD124 and similar, for these we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decoaudio.myshopify.com\/collections\/turntable-power-supplies\/products\/deco-audio-governor-ac-turntable-power-supply\"\u003eGOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy use a turntable power supply? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rotational speed of an AC (Alternating Current) turntable motor is dictated by the frequency of the AC waveform that it is supplied with. Whilst the mains supply has to average 50Hz over a 24 hour period (so that clocks keep correct time), it can and does vary slightly throughout the day. It also not a pure sine wave, it has distortion and noise too which causes motors to vibrate more than they should. Added to this, not all turntables run perfectly to speed due to manufacturing tolerances, drive system slip, wear and tear. So a power supply can bring three main benefits, consistent speed, accurate speed adjustment and much reduced motor vibration and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the design of the \u003c\/em\u003eGOVERNOR\u003cem\u003e Standard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in reference to the famous James Watt Governor (a mechanical speed regulator), our turntable power supply is suitable for use with almost all turntables that use smaller AC motors (up to 3 watts) that are normally fed from the mains 220v-240v in Europe power supply that do not have their own electronic power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GOVERNOR \u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e is a ‘mains regenerative’ power supply that converts the incoming AC (Alternating Current) mains is rectified and smoothed into DC (Direct Current) via a conventional linear power supply, stripping away the noise and distortion. Then an entirely new adjustable analogue AC waveform is generated. This generated waveform is a very accurate sine wave, with low distortion and noise, the benefits this brings include improved speed stability as well as reduced motor vibration (noise = vibration to a motor). The waveform is amplified by an audio grade amplification circuit (and yes, you can hear the component quality used, which is why we have carefully selected key components) with final step up for the output provided by an output transformer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, as I’d hope you’d expect from us, there’s no digital waveform generation, switching power supplies or switching amplification used in the design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprovements will vary from turntable to turntable and location to location, but the reduction in distortion and noise is likely to bring blacker backgrounds, improved low level resolution and improved overall sound quality. The consistent speed stability will help with musical timing and 'drive', and the adjustable speed allows for correction of pitch as required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine speed adjustment* is possible, enabling you to tweak it to get the best performance in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Strobe disc or other speed measuring device required, not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made with a long intended life expectancy, with over rated components and the key parts are produced within the UK (casework, transformers etc), and the unit is hand built in our facility in Tring, Hertfordshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-18\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eDimensions: (excluding connectors) 345mm Deep, 230mm wide, 95mm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUK\/EU Version \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eInput Voltage: 220v-\u003cwbr\u003e240v\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eUK\/EU Output Voltage: 220v-\u003cwbr\u003e240v \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003eOutput Connector IEC C14 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003eMax power output: 3 watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C-14\"\u003e*Specifications are subject to change without notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"decoaudio","offers":[{"title":"Governor Standard Power Supply (UK\/EU)","offer_id":40646777536578,"sku":"dap_governor_standard_ukeu","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Governor Standard Power Supply (UK\/EU) including UK Socket output adaptor cable","offer_id":56196530274682,"sku":"dap_governor_standard_ukeu_inc_adaptcable","price":455.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1583\/5145\/files\/governor_std_2.jpg?v=1708166235"}],"url":"https:\/\/decoaudio.myshopify.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"Deco Audio Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}