StingRayBoy42 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) Hi all I'm returning to the wonderful world of owning pedals, so I need a power supply. I'd like about eight 9V outputs, one 12V output, a kettle lead power input and something small enough to mount under my pedaltrain classic JR. I'm prepared to compromise on the 12V and kettle lead. Which one do you use? Which ones should I avoid? Are the Harley Benton ones any good? I used to use a really old Cioks, but they seem to be silly money now. Thanks in advance. Edited March 7, 2023 by StingRayBoy42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I use this fella. It has everything i need and a USB port for my midi adapter. Works a treat. No issues so far. https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_10ac_pro.htm Also has the best feature set of any one i checked out in terms of flexibility. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I'm using the smaller hb version. Ticks all your boxes and so far has been flawless! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 The Fender Engine Room series is great for the cash. I personally would not cheap out on power. Fender, Cleartone, CIOKS and Strymon are all great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Harley Benton every time. I'm getting one that's built into the board itself, it replaces one of the bars of the pedal board. Amazing piece of kit 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDinsdale Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Love the Cioks 4, tiny and can be battery powered. Great for small boards like the nano where most others struggle, 660ma on all the outlets is a huge win if you wanna use multifx too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 Thanks for the input, folks. Turns out I don't want a 12V output (it was for the LEDs but they need too many mA) but keep the suggestions coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 £66.99 10 isolated output: 9V 300mA port x 7, 9V 500mA port x 1, 9/12/18V 500mA adjustable output port x 2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/CAMOLA-Station-Isolated-Outputs-Effects/dp/B08NXF5837/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2RD3LA1XP8C85&keywords=pedal+power+supply&qid=1678819417&sprefix=pedal+power+supply%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I use a T-Rex Fuel Tank Classic; not the cheapest but very reliable, solid as a rock, has no impact on tone or function of pedals, creates no interference or anything like that. They can be had for about a hundred pounds new, and supply 1.5a of current, so you can run plenty of pedals simultaneously without sucking it dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I'm into nice PCs, and one of the maxims there is to not skimp on the power supply. I've had great unit from Harley Benton, Strymon and Cioks, with my Helix board currently using a DC7 and the Sansamp board currently on an Adam. Both are excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 14/03/2023 at 18:47, fleabag said: £66.99 10 isolated output: 9V 300mA port x 7, 9V 500mA port x 1, 9/12/18V 500mA adjustable output port x 2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/CAMOLA-Station-Isolated-Outputs-Effects/dp/B08NXF5837/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2RD3LA1XP8C85&keywords=pedal+power+supply&qid=1678819417&sprefix=pedal+power+supply%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-18 Looks good - have you used one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) I dont have the above but i have the Vitoos ISO 8 which is almost identical , it's just that when i searched for Vitoos for this thread, i couldn't find one. I 've had mine for a few years when you could buy them most places, but where are they now, i have no idea. The one above in the link has 2 more sockets than my Vitoos, so a bargain Edited March 17, 2023 by fleabag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, fleabag said: I dont have the above but i have the Vitoos ISO 8 which is identical , it's just that when i searched for Vitoos for this thread, i couldn't find one. I 've had mine for a few years when you could buy them most places, but where are they now, i have no idea Great stuff, thanks. There's a couple on ebay for a very decent price, so I'll probably be buying one soon. I'll report back! Thanks for all the input, folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 15:34, lidl e said: I use this fella. It has everything i need and a USB port for my midi adapter. Works a treat. No issues so far. https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_10ac_pro.htm Also has the best feature set of any one i checked out in terms of flexibility. Another +1 for the HB Iso Pros. Compact and good value. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassThing Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 17/03/2023 at 13:14, fleabag said: I dont have the above but i have the Vitoos ISO 8 which is almost identical , it's just that when i searched for Vitoos for this thread, i couldn't find one. I 've had mine for a few years when you could buy them most places, but where are they now, i have no idea. The one above in the link has 2 more sockets than my Vitoos, so a bargain I have one of these, works great. The switchable two 8/12/18v outputs are very handy. I also have the HB Powerplant and Powerplant Junior, both very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaff Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I've just added a Voodoo Labs 4x4 to my board and I'm really impressed with it! Having 4 9v 100ma and 4 9v 400ma outputs just futureproofs me against any impulse pedal purchases, plus you have the option of using two of those 9v outs as 12v instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ567 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_10ac_pro.htm @StingRayBoy42 This ticks all your boxes. You could even use a current doubler cable on two of the 12v outputs to proved extra juice for your leds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Thanks folks. I ended up getting a decent price on a used Voodoo Lab pedal power 2 from ebay so I went for that. Gotta say, the Harley Benton stuff looks amazing, is decently priced and no-one has a bad word to say about it... I've no doubt it's the business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmidget209 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Also have a Harley Benton iso pro (non AC version) and I've had very little issues with it. Only problem has been with a zoom ms60b that was very noisy with it. Seemed to be a known issue with zoom pedals being funny with power supplies. Anyways sorted it with a little Palmer power conditioner that sits under the board alongside the power supply and it has been silent ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Zombie thread alert! I bought a Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-5 Pro for my small pedalboard and it is a fantastic piece of kit. Completely silent, so small it fits under a Pedaltrain Nano, five outputs (two are switchable for 9/12/18 volts), tons of milliamps ... all for £42. Superb. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_5_pro.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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