Chapter 2 Squeezebox Hardware

2.1. Are there any sonic differences between the SB2 and SB3?
2.2. What aftermarket modifications are available?
2.3. Is the stock power supply adequate?
2.4. What is the output impedance of the SB?
2.5. What is the output voltage of the SB?

2.1. Are there any sonic differences between the SB2 and SB3?

No, they use the same underlying hardware.

2.2. What aftermarket modifications are available?

The Bolder Cable Company and Red Wine Audio offer aftermarket modifications to the SB unit as well as alternate power supplies.

2.3. Is the stock power supply adequate?

The stock power supply is non-linear. There is general consensus that a linear power supply sounds better on high end systems. In addition to the vendors listed previously, this thread has sources for 3rd party power supplies.

2.4. What is the output impedance of the SB?

220 ohms (reference).

2.5. What is the output voltage of the SB?

2.12 VRMS without aftermarket modifications (reference).

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