News

The latest news about Farad power supplies, our products and further bits and pieces…

 

Super3 voted for best accessory 2024-2025 in Audio Video magazine!
Holy moly, the Super3 has received another award. This time for being the best accessory 2024-2025 according to Polish Audio Video magazine. According to us as well, let that be clear to everyone. What did strike us deeply was the fact the Super3 still receives awards since its launch 5 years ago. Again, we understand it does, but one has to think competition saw an exceptional growth during those 5 years. We’re happy reviewers recognize the sound and build quality of the Super3 as outstanding compared to others. To this, we would like to add the element of price – performance, making a Super3 the best value for money for your musical enjoyment! Read, in Polish, the verdict of Audio Video magazine here.

 

Super6 is launched!
Some time ago we started working on a power supply that would be the pinnacle of what we know about power supplies, positioned snugly between the Super3 and Super10 without being a scaled up Super3 or a scaled down Super10. And, of course: at a very competitive price level without compromising on build or sound quality. We’re very happy and proud to inform you we have surpassed ourselves in what we initially perceived as somewhat of a tall order – here’s the Super6!

As the name suggests, the Super6 has a maximum output current of 6A, driving the most difficult loads with ease. With its relative modest footprint of 215x265x52mm (8.5×10.4×2.1”) yet a hefty 4 KG (8.5lbs) it will easily find a place in every audio set-up. Available in 100, 115, 127 and 230 VAC with a factory set output of 5 to 24 VDC. Standard delivered with a 50cm Level 1 DC power cable terminated with a 5.5/2.1 or 5.5/2.5mm barrel connector. Unlike previous models, the Super6 is not upgradable by means of audiophile fuses. We have chosen to use a thermal magnetic circuit breaker as electronic protection. Sound wise, the performance comes close to no protection at all, beating many very, very expensive fuses. Both seductive and addictive, the sound is very natural with an immense flow… hearing is believing!

By way of showing our gratitude to you as a loyal ‘faradteer’ we offer an introductory promotion of 250 euro discount to those who wish to upgrade from a Super3 to a Super6. This offer is valid to december 31th 2024!

The first Super6 reviews have been published! Read them over here!

 

Thermal magnetic circuit breakers (TMCB) in the Super6 and upgrade for the Super3
As mentioned before, a thermal magnetic circuit breaker (TMCB) is standard fitted in the Super6. Impressed as we were during trials, we decided to also standard fit the Super10 with a TMCB with immediate effect. For any previously sold Super10s we’re developing an upgrade module so it’s possible to retrofit a TMCB.

For the Super3 we’re also working on a similar upgrade module for (retro)fitting a TMCB, however the Super3 will remain standardly fitted with a conventional fuse to keep the price the same for now. You will receive an update when the modules become available. For further information about the TMCB, please click.

 

Super3 6V and 7V
Due to popular demand we decided to reintroduce the 6V and 7V output voltages as a standard option for the Super3 power supply. No longer a custom build, we hope the choice for a Farad Super3 will be so much easier to make.

 

Super3 is included for the 2023 Stereo Times Most Wanted Components selection
We are very happy to announce the Super3 has been selected by Stereo Times for their 2023 Most Wanted Components selection! Here you can see the complete selection. Not knowing about you, but we always get a warm fuzzy feeling when we see our little and ‘humble’ Super3 in such a fabulous line-up…

 

New Level2 Copper DC power cable
‘The more expensive, the better the sound’, we all know this mindset too well. We noticed many customers chosing the more expensive Level 2 silver DC cable over the Level 2 copper thinking they bought the ‘better one’ due to the difference in price. In terms of quality and performance these cabels are alike, it’s the sound signature that sets them apart. This made us think…

To emphasise this similar quality we decided to level the price for both cables. With the extra budget gained for the new Level 2 copper cable we were able to improve in the fields of material, materials and layout. This has resulted in an extended range on the sound extremes and more lively and foremost open mids.

The new cable is called the L2-C, the silver will be the L2-S from now on and the current Level 2 copper cable will be named the L2 Classic. The Level 1 cable will be called the L1 from now on.

At this moment, the L2-C can only be delivered with a 5.5/2.1 mm and 5.5/2.5 mm Oyaide output connector and as a Lumin modification assembly. It will be sold next to the current L2 Classic cable.

 

SuperATX
It has been long… almost too long. Two advanced prototypes have been running for a year without any problems, but suddenly computer stability issues start showing end of last year with our testers. These issues gravitate around the latest generation of motherboards asking for a slightly different approach of power management. We have re-worked the SuperATX design for this and new prototypes are up and running without any problems so far. The coming time we’ve asked our Beta-testers to give the SuperATX some real good ‘spanking’ to ensure its ableness in terms of durability. You can start holding your breath for the SuperATX!

 

Website redesign
In a few weeks’ time our website will be undergoing a transformation. The navigation will be reconstructed to offer a more accessible portal to all the information you need. We will be adding some additional pages offering insights in Farad power supplies as a company and as a team, design philosophies, and a comparison table of our power supplies. Also with this new layout we can present news and reviews better and we will add a blog, focussing both on technical as social issues. We hope you’ll enjoy all the added extra’s.