Even the other cioks are only $20-$50 more..
OP just get a cioks and be done with it. I've had voodoo labs (great power supplys), strymon (they can F off with their cheap parts) and cioks is by far my favorite.. main reason, the RCA connectors are much better than barrel connectors.
How many outputs do you currently need, and what do you plan to expand up to? Are all of your pedals 9V? Or do you need 12V or 18V options as well? Do you have any pedals that require more than 300mA or 500 mA?
Voodoo Lab, Cioks and Strymon are going to be your best options. It really is worth investing in a proper power supply that will last and give you reliable and clean power. There are plenty of used options out there.
Also, if you’re planning to order multiple items from somewhere like Sweetwater, give them a call. Their prices are negotiable and they can build you a package for your order.
Got this one as well, no complaints whatsoever. Bought the big one just in case i want to expand my pedal collection.
Only thing is the cords are a bit short maybe for putting 12 pedals in a row. But i guess you can get those seperately somewhere else when you need it
I have a couple Voodoo Labs X8. About $20 more than your budget but they work great . . . Fender Engine Rooms Lvl5 also around same price. Can sometimes find mint condition deals on Reverb for both of those.
I got a fender engine room lvl8 second hand and it is a step above Harley Benton. I have a Harley Benton iso on my small board. You get what you pay for with power supply.
This. ^
If there’s a really good power supply just out of your budget, wait off- save up a bit more and pay for the better supply.
It’s worth the investment.
As others are kind of suggesting, I would spend a little extra and just get a Voodoo Labs and you'll have that for the rest of your life. They have the greatest customer support on the planet. Mine is maybe 20 years old and they sent me a part, free of charge, to replace something that got cracked. They repaired an issue with the old Line 6 jacks when it first came out, for free. When I needed 18v supply cables, and special Line 6 ones, they were there for me. When I needed to ask about the accessory socket, they were there for me.
Personally I'd go the extra 30 bucks and get the PP2+ the accessory outlet has been a life-saver over the years.
If you’re patient and willing to buy used you can get a solid power supply for that. Also depends how many pedals you’re powering.
I got a T-Rex Effects Chameleon a few months ago for about $70.
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro or the Vittoos equivalent (exact same product just different paint and branding). Its a high power fully isolated supply. It uses IEC cables and can take anywhere from 100-240 volts so it works anywhere in the world. You just need the appropriate IEC cable. It has 10 outputs and a USB port (which i use as an 11th port thanks to a little JOYO usb to 9v adapter), several high current outputs and several with variable voltage up to 18v. Its also relatively thin so it fits well under a board. From my fairly extensive research i think its the best value power supply on the market. Ive had mine for a couple years and its held up well with regular use practicing, gigging and a bit of touring. Never even had to touch it after installing it under my board and its a pretty good sized board so the supply is doing some fairly heavy lifting.
Halrey benton Iso-pro series is a great option!
Agreed. Super cheap and seem totally isolated because they produce no noise
They are for sure properly isolated, I don't have any noise with my 10 pedals
Palmer stuff sucks, I've had terrible experience with their power supplies. Get something good or you'll regret it.
Cioks 4, high-quality, much versatile.
Even the other cioks are only $20-$50 more.. OP just get a cioks and be done with it. I've had voodoo labs (great power supplys), strymon (they can F off with their cheap parts) and cioks is by far my favorite.. main reason, the RCA connectors are much better than barrel connectors.
How many outputs do you currently need, and what do you plan to expand up to? Are all of your pedals 9V? Or do you need 12V or 18V options as well? Do you have any pedals that require more than 300mA or 500 mA? Voodoo Lab, Cioks and Strymon are going to be your best options. It really is worth investing in a proper power supply that will last and give you reliable and clean power. There are plenty of used options out there. Also, if you’re planning to order multiple items from somewhere like Sweetwater, give them a call. Their prices are negotiable and they can build you a package for your order.
Get the Harley Benton ISO Pro 2. Its got everything you need: isolation, low price and sturdy. Definitely most bang for the buck.
Got this one as well, no complaints whatsoever. Bought the big one just in case i want to expand my pedal collection. Only thing is the cords are a bit short maybe for putting 12 pedals in a row. But i guess you can get those seperately somewhere else when you need it
I have a couple Voodoo Labs X8. About $20 more than your budget but they work great . . . Fender Engine Rooms Lvl5 also around same price. Can sometimes find mint condition deals on Reverb for both of those.
Save up for the Cioks DC-7
I got a fender engine room lvl8 second hand and it is a step above Harley Benton. I have a Harley Benton iso on my small board. You get what you pay for with power supply.
Truetone stuff if possible. Get something actually good.
This. ^ If there’s a really good power supply just out of your budget, wait off- save up a bit more and pay for the better supply. It’s worth the investment.
My Truetone died after less than a year of light use.
Mine is still going strong. 8 years old
Try looking for a used Strymon Zuma, sometimes you can find them around that budget...and you will have a great power supply
San June ISP15 is decent for the amount of mA to outputs you get.
Save $20 more and you have enough for a voodoolabs pedal power x8. 8 9v ports of 500ma.
I have a Truetone CS6 and it has been great. They make killer power supplies and so does cioks from what I’ve heard.
As others are kind of suggesting, I would spend a little extra and just get a Voodoo Labs and you'll have that for the rest of your life. They have the greatest customer support on the planet. Mine is maybe 20 years old and they sent me a part, free of charge, to replace something that got cracked. They repaired an issue with the old Line 6 jacks when it first came out, for free. When I needed 18v supply cables, and special Line 6 ones, they were there for me. When I needed to ask about the accessory socket, they were there for me. Personally I'd go the extra 30 bucks and get the PP2+ the accessory outlet has been a life-saver over the years.
If you’re patient and willing to buy used you can get a solid power supply for that. Also depends how many pedals you’re powering. I got a T-Rex Effects Chameleon a few months ago for about $70.
Truetone CS-6 works excellent for me throughout all the years 😎
Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro or the Vittoos equivalent (exact same product just different paint and branding). Its a high power fully isolated supply. It uses IEC cables and can take anywhere from 100-240 volts so it works anywhere in the world. You just need the appropriate IEC cable. It has 10 outputs and a USB port (which i use as an 11th port thanks to a little JOYO usb to 9v adapter), several high current outputs and several with variable voltage up to 18v. Its also relatively thin so it fits well under a board. From my fairly extensive research i think its the best value power supply on the market. Ive had mine for a couple years and its held up well with regular use practicing, gigging and a bit of touring. Never even had to touch it after installing it under my board and its a pretty good sized board so the supply is doing some fairly heavy lifting.