Upgrades are available (longer Burndy cable upon request), see our website for further details of this item, including A DISCOUNT, the range of optional upgrades, additional photos and detailed specification:
http://www.custom-hifi-cables.co.uk/home/power-supplies/chc-xps
Naim Audio XPS equivalent Power Supply Unit with high quality linear regulator boards
NOTE - WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING THE NEW VERSION OF THE CHC-XPS!
The
new version of the CHC-XPS uses a full-width case with a solid 10mm
thick anodised aluminium front panel, and a new internally suspended
chassis to reduce the effects of resonance. It also includes several
upgraded components on the regulator modules for improved performance. The CHC-XPS uses a
technologically and sonically superior circuit design to surpass the
performance of Naim Audio's own XPS and XPS2 PSU at a fraction of the cost!
The CHC-XPS uses a clever circuit layout to isolate the different
internal voltage regulators from each other as much as possible, which
means that the delicate analogue supply rails are not contaminated with
electrical noise from the motor drive supply rails, for example. This
translates into a cleaner power supply to all parts of the Naim Audio
equipment you are powering, and as a result you get a cleaner and purer
sound.We use nothing but the best components in our CHC-XPS. We use massive toroidal transformers (the same types as used in our CHC-cap but with a higher total power rating), high-speed Schottky rectifiers, large Nichicon KG capacitors and a modified version of our DC2 regulator modules. Housed in a smart brushed black case (with thick aluminium front, rear and side panels) and a simple central 'Naim green' LED, it is a perfect match for all Naim Audio equipment, old and new. The case measures 440mm wide, 280mm deep and 90mm high, making it a compact yet powerful upgrade for your equipment.
The CHC-XPS price includes our Black Burndy cable, to connect it to
all manner of Naim equipment (also available for purchase separately).
The CHC-XPS can power the Naim Audio CDX, CDX2, CDS2, CDS3, DAC, NDX and
ND5XS. If you are a HDX user, then please contact us to enquire about
our HDX version of the XPS (the hard drives draw a lot of current, so we
produce a special version of the XPS especially for you)
To power these units, we recommend the use of our PowerBlack IEC
cable; ideally, a Naim system should be powered with a star-Earth mains
sytem, as reommended by Naim themselves in fact, such as our PowerBlack Distribution Block or our PowerBlack Hydra.
An IEC cable is not supplied with the CHC-cap as standard, but we do
offer a wide range of cables to suit any installation anywhere in the
world. The CHC-XPS comes with a 1.0m long Black Burndy cable as standard
- we can make this longer on request, but we do not normally make
shorter ones as PSUs should be kept a good distance away from the
equipment they are powering.
This product comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with it (terms and conditions apply)
The photo below shows the new, full-width style case for the
CHC-XPS - it is a perfect match for all Naim Audio equipment, new and
old alike.
Customer Testimonials
"Well, you've done it yet again. The CHC-XPS is truly amazing, I was shocked by the improvement that it made to the CDX, which I thought sounded pretty good on its own before trying the CHC-XPS - now it just sounds crude and flat without it. I'm really happy with it (it looks flipping great too!), thank you so much for building it for me - i'll be sure to buy more of your stuff in the future when funds allow!"
Greg (UK)
"My system is made up of a Furutech Wall Socket, Copland CTA 305 (Pre-amplifier), Quad 606 (Power amplifier), Naim DAC, Sources (Oppo BDP-83 and Mac Mini). My Naim DAC is connected to my pre through Custom HiFi Cables' audio interconnect Blue DIN-RCA, and all the above components are plugged into Custom HiFi Cables' PowerBlack Distribution Block.
My system, as it is, is already quite revealing, detailed and controlled. With the addition of Custom HiFi Cables' XPS to my Naim DAC I wasn't expecting a world of a difference... Man, I was afraid I wouldn't find them, but they are there... The best way to describe what the CHC-XPS brought to my system, is to tell you it gave a little bit more of everything good I already had. It gave more detail, more depth, more stage/spatiality, more resolution, I 'm now listening to the "hidden music" inside the songs. Basically, the whole sound became fuller/richer. Both the instruments and voices now sound more real than ever. I think the voices, the instruments, the separation, the "hidden sounds", it all became even more detailled (on the resolution side of things). I'm listening to it right now, on low volume levels, and I feel lke it's "all there".
If you told me I had to live without the CHC-XPS, I wouldn't tell you I couldn't do it, but I know I'd lose that final edge we're all looking for in the high-end audio business. So, congratulations Custom HiFi Cables, you've made another great piece of equipment that significantly improved my system."
Citro (Portugal)
Andrew (Australia)
"Well, you've done it yet again. The CHC-XPS is truly amazing, I was shocked by the improvement that it made to the CDX, which I thought sounded pretty good on its own before trying the CHC-XPS - now it just sounds crude and flat without it. I'm really happy with it (it looks flipping great too!), thank you so much for building it for me - i'll be sure to buy more of your stuff in the future when funds allow!"
Greg (UK)
"My system is made up of a Furutech Wall Socket, Copland CTA 305 (Pre-amplifier), Quad 606 (Power amplifier), Naim DAC, Sources (Oppo BDP-83 and Mac Mini). My Naim DAC is connected to my pre through Custom HiFi Cables' audio interconnect Blue DIN-RCA, and all the above components are plugged into Custom HiFi Cables' PowerBlack Distribution Block.
My system, as it is, is already quite revealing, detailed and controlled. With the addition of Custom HiFi Cables' XPS to my Naim DAC I wasn't expecting a world of a difference... Man, I was afraid I wouldn't find them, but they are there... The best way to describe what the CHC-XPS brought to my system, is to tell you it gave a little bit more of everything good I already had. It gave more detail, more depth, more stage/spatiality, more resolution, I 'm now listening to the "hidden music" inside the songs. Basically, the whole sound became fuller/richer. Both the instruments and voices now sound more real than ever. I think the voices, the instruments, the separation, the "hidden sounds", it all became even more detailled (on the resolution side of things). I'm listening to it right now, on low volume levels, and I feel lke it's "all there".
If you told me I had to live without the CHC-XPS, I wouldn't tell you I couldn't do it, but I know I'd lose that final edge we're all looking for in the high-end audio business. So, congratulations Custom HiFi Cables, you've made another great piece of equipment that significantly improved my system."
Citro (Portugal)
"I've been playing CD's flat out all weekend so far and have to
admit the improvement to my CDX-2.2 in every respect is pretty
dramatic. It's the peaches and cream scenario, one just doesn't go without the other once experienced.
I'm
getting a better sound stage, tighter deeper and more defined bass and a
lot more detail in the mid and upper ranges to the point where I'm
hearing things on very familiar pieces of music that I haven't noticed
before (and my Audio Physic Virgo's are an extremely detailed speaker to
begin with).
Additional, the XPS has added a
warmth to the sound of CD and this is obvious where there are albums I
have on vinyl that I never play on CD (although I have them) due to the
fact that they just sound better on vinyl.
I listened to the CD equivalents as a tester and found it very hard to tell them apart. There
are still areas of vinyl sound reproduction that I don't think CD will
ever replace but damn, the CDX2/XPS combo comes close!
Thanks
again, I'm very happy to have been one of the first to receive and use
your CHC-XPS PSU and reckon you have a loyal customer who is looking
forward to further developments on more Naim PSU's and other products."
Andrew (Australia)
Further Information
We have come up with our own in-house design for an extremely low
noise power regulator circuit board, which has been met with rave
reviews from all our customers and beta testers. Our high-quality mains
transformers are always specified far above the required power rating
which ensures that they run cool, extending their lifespan and also
meaning that they are much more capable of supplying large rushes of
current when required, giving your music a much more open and expressive
sound to it. This is all mounted inside an attractive case,
with a power indicator LED fitted as standard - you can even choose the
colour of the LED if you want.
PLEASE NOTE - shipping costs for outside the UK are only estimates, please contact us for an exact quote if desired.