<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/tag/psu/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Muffsy Phono Kits - Articles #psu</title><description>Muffsy Phono Kits - Articles #psu</description><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/tag/psu</link><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 01:08:01 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Make Your Own Muffsy: IRM-05-5 PSU Breakout Board]]></title><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Make-Your-Own-Muffsy-IRM-05-5-PSU-Breakout-Board</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.muffsy.com/files/mw055-01.png"/>A very simple, but useful PCB. A power supply for the Muffsy Relay Input Selector (or anything else that can be powered by 5V DC/1A): ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_8v1bAnacQdSicOT1BplSyA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_0W9oM7ImSaKgDM3cgNSEag" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HzWuxcZyTD6CIIaJNlhJgA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WTje4ppjTKeQp81vDjGIoA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>A very simple, but useful PCB. A <a alt="power supply for the Muffsy Relay Input Selector" href="https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/New-Product-The-Muffsy-Relay-Input-Selector/" target="_blank" title="power supply for the Muffsy Relay Input Selector">power supply for the Muffsy Relay Input Selector</a> (or anything else that can be powered by 5V DC/1A):</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_DhdKofpuSlKFhPQ5RLXIQQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/mw055-01.png" size="original" alt="Muffsy Input Relay Selector - 5V" title="Muffsy Input Relay Selector - 5V" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Breakout Board for the MeanWell IRM-05-5 PSU</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_bVBcq0wKRyWZOcl8ZK15Kw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The <a alt="MeanWell IRM-05-5" href="https://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/IRM-05-5?qs=WkdRfq4wf1OdYoHS8Am9VA==" target="_blank" title="MeanWell IRM-05-5">MeanWell IRM-05-5</a> takes an AC input between 85 and 265 volts, or a DC input between 120 and 370 volts and converts it to 5 volts DC at a maximum of 1 ampere.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_X6Ri9cikRLCPjVyadp91cQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>This open source PCB project created in Eagle lets you add input and output cabling, as well as providing mounting holes for the PSU. Download it here:</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_qRzLqw-sTxGEx-1V0SH0Ew" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><h2 style="text-align:center;"><a alt="Github repository for the Eagle project files" href="https://github.com/skrodahl/IRM-05-5-PCB" target="_blank" title="Github repository for the Eagle project files">Github repository for the Eagle project files</a></h2></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_AkSITGFXTSGJ8zhFn-bOmQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The project contains the schematic, the board, and the gerber files (and also the .cam file to generate your own gerbers).</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 22:17:55 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Way of Powering the Muffsy Phono Kits]]></title><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Another-Way-of-Powering-the-Muffsy-Phono-Kits</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.muffsy.com/files/pnmini-2a.png"/>The instructions give you three alternatives for powering the Muffsy Phono Kits . Here's another one: This step-down power module is available on Tindie ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_qsJ6fOeNSMa3bzlLkrwc-Q" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_0Euk8LCtSkGoZKZJpegF6A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_sGWfRpInQVqoXuzLy4cM8g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_R13HDrolQrmgtwRe_d0jVA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The instructions give you three alternatives for <a alt="powering the Muffsy Phono Kits" href="/power-wiring.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="powering the Muffsy Phono Kits">powering the Muffsy Phono Kits</a>. Here's another one:</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Isv6SuP3RJW93HSlwA4jNg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_bk_ux_FfSc65gFgfDUZpww" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_rYugHeuNQxGwfDM_tJJAxw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Pnc4dIxjSUKKkBG-kieQNg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align- zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/pnmini-2a.png" size="original" alt="Step-down power converter - Dual power supply" title="Step-down power converter - Dual power supply" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content"></span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_b0NztBCDTlSXkjzt4_GR-w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_oB2R1vgeT4O1rXP_3yZeHA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align- zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/pnmini2a-size.png" size="original" alt="Step-down converter - Size comparison" title="Step-down converter - Size comparison" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content"></span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_fl23_CghRjGWIZo5hVJLOw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_kpQ-LaWNS-yMHARZAzOIbw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_9RUj45M-SmqoGiHL4ukjqg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Rw1PBRzZRROfGe2lUzI1_Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>This <a alt="step-down power module is available on Tindie" href="https://www.tindie.com/products/SpeedyLab/2a-positivenegative-output-step-down-power-module/" target="_blank" title="step-down power module is available on Tindie">step-down power module is available on Tindie</a>, and can provide up to two amperes of power. Use two of them and connect a 15V DC power supply at VIN/GND as shown in the picture above, and you will get a +/-12V output. This will provide sufficient headroom for the Muffsy Phono Kits.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Mc1AfNZ9R3mFkHKEQZJAhg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The ripple is some 18-20 mV. This is waaaay higher than the Muffsy Power Supply, but should work reasonably well. Especially if you're strapped for space.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_iIczSXYBQf2AE2lazVig3w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p><b>A small word of caution</b>: The output voltage is set using very small surface mount resistors (included). You will have to do SMD soldering. It keeps the common ground though, so it should be able to work alongside other power supplies with all grounds connected.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_rPJt1oSMT4CKBNQbGx5PXA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>No complaints on the price either, <span>I paid $20 for five of these modules and international shipping is $3.</span></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:34:03 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make Your Own Muffsy Clone PCBs]]></title><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Make-Your-Own-Muffsy-Clone-PCBs</link><description><![CDATA[Hot on the heals of the official Muffsy PCB , here comes another option. Over at theslowdiyer's blog , you can now find the project files for the Muffsy ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Onbv4RJcSxuGjqYAvlOsVg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_9b43oOdnQXK37V6Hrh7h4w" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_GLTXb2zRRuCJH-Gh4Zpsjw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CN8DNZNvTMWJSu_vr7vC1Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>Hot on the heals of the <a alt="official Muffsy PCB" href="http://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Make-Your-Own-Muffsy-PCBs/" target="_blank" title="official Muffsy PCB">official Muffsy PCB</a>, here comes another option.</p><p><br></p><p>Over at <a alt="theslowdiyer's blog" href="https://theslowdiyer.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="theslowdiyer's blog">theslowdiyer's blog</a><a alt="slowdiyer's blog," href="https://theslowdiyer.wordpress.com" target="_blank" title="slowdiyer's blog,">,</a> you can now find the project files for the <a alt="Muffsy Clone" href="http://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/The-Muffsy-Clone/" target="_blank" title="Muffsy Clone">Muffsy Clone</a>.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_pUeNQEOLQhaCWl0x2f5ToA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/muffsywip-3.png" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">The Muffsy Clone PCB</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Qg1QZow1RRCaPR-oqakE3A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>Everything you need to build your own <a alt="Muffsy Clone" href="http://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/The-Muffsy-Clone/" target="_blank" title="Muffsy Clone">Muffsy Clone</a> is available at his site. There's an impressive lot of information about his design goals and on how you should go about building the project.</p><p><br></p><p>Go here to see all of it, and build your own Muffsy Clone: </p><p><a alt="Theslowdiyer - Muffsy Clone Project Files" href="https://theslowdiyer.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/project-files-the-muffsy-riaa-clone/" target="_blank" title="Theslowdiyer - Muffsy Clone Project Files">Theslowdiyer - Muffsy Clone Project Files</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you are looking for a suitable power supply, theslowdiyer's got you covered as well with his <a alt="GP-PSU v2" href="https://theslowdiyer.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/project-files-gp-psus-v2/" target="_blank" title="GP-PSU v2">GP-PSU v2</a>.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_K6nN-gqdTX2YPMZFrJIltw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/gp-psuv2-1.png" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">theslowdiyer's GP-PSU v2 - Silkscreen</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:41:23 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muffsy Product Upgrade!]]></title><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Muffsy-Product-Upgrade</link><description><![CDATA[After receiving quite a few requests, it's now time for an upgrade of both the Muffsy Phono Preamp and the Power Supply.  Both products are available o ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_oMYGzLB0RGy0OKour7pL4Q" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_0CMGaSh1RCWqlxeZXiYCwQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_FQk3Y2oyRI6x9YyjC1Fvtw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_2uyq8lZ7RE2EiRFTCY1mCg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>After receiving quite a few requests, it's now time for an upgrade of both the Muffsy Phono Preamp and the Power Supply. <span><span>Both products are available on </span><a alt="Tindie" href="http://tindie.muffsy.com" target="_blank" title="Tindie">Tindie</a><span>, right now!</span></span></p><p><br></p><p>You can finally build the complete Muffsy Phono Preamp, using the Muffsy Phono Preamp, the Hifi Power Supply and the Back Panel. Just add an enclosure and a wall adapter.</p><p><br></p><p>The most visual change is that the boards are black, with gold plated solder pads. This also means that the boards are now completely lead free.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_r-WFLQbgTnebGF-Nbo7Zrw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><h3>Muffsy Phono Preamp PP-3 Rev A</h3></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_pEyRykDxRUO8a4epPLfxmw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>As the name suggests, this is only a revision of the board.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_kuxIPyxISnWett191dmFRQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/pp3reva-blog.jpg" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Muffsy Phono Preamp PP-3 Revision A</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_rTMvTL5cSOm2gjSQMkUXJw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>Apart from the change of color, it now has more space for audiophile resistors in the signal path <b><i>and</i></b> in the RIIA equalization filter.</p><p><br></p><p>There is one small functional change, the phono stage now has a 110k ohm output resistor. It's a pull-down resistor to make sure the circuit behaves correctly when the output's not connected to anything.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_R1xUgswrRF-tFIthE_qiXA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><h3><span>Muffsy Hifi Power Supply v3 - Now as a Kit!</span></h3></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_rEyZMQnyQZuGnjdHI5L6Ew" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The only change is in the AUX power circuit, which is now regulated as well. This provides the convenience of deciding the AUX power's output voltage.</p><p><br></p><p>Best of all, the power supply is <a alt="now available as a kit" href="https://www.tindie.com/products/skrodahl/muffsy-hifi-dual-power-supply-v3-kit/" rel="nofollow" target="_self" title="now available as a kit">now available as a kit</a>! No more hunting around for those components. As capacitors are important in power supplies,  Nichicon HE-series electrolytic capacitors are used for smoothing.</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_TaUSFoJPRMSvDSYTsChtmQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style></style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/files/PSU-black-blog.jpg" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Muffsy Hifi Power Supply v3</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_UXSuQUM2Q3e_jX7lLDKVkQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>The PSU matches the phono stage, with the same beautiful black and gold board.</p><p><br></p><p>The regulation of the AUX power is of course not as good as the main power. Its use is primarily to power components that don't need super-clean power, such as LEDs and relays. </p><p><br></p><p>The AUX power circuit uses the LM7815 voltage regulator, and has been tested for small loads down to 5 volts (LM7805). </p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_4aObiYncQxiP-Zan9Dv4PA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><h3>Documentation Updated</h3></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_rVwY5CSbSam6wzmSZP1uCA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>All the<a alt="documentation is now updated" href="/build-it.html" target="_self" title="documentation is now updated"> documentation is now updated</a> as well. I have received a lot of feedback from all of you, and the build instructions are now much clearer and easier to follow.</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:43:13 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muffsy is a Hackaday Prize 2015 Quarterfinalist]]></title><link>https://www.muffsy.com/blogs/post/Muffsy-is-a-Hackaday-Prize-2015-Quarterfinalist</link><description><![CDATA[Both the Muffsy Phono Preamp and the Muffsy Hifi Dual Power Supply were both quarterfinalists in the Hackaday Prize 2015 contest . ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_1BH3cGVMS1ekszdrZ__GRQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_EG8gU7-DR_OX8x1igWK4Kg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VWyr_6MWQ7ykgJDsS9RB-Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VupdjrqURVe8REhYJD2jBg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>Both the Muffsy Phono Preamp and the Muffsy Hifi Dual Power Supply were both <a alt="quarterfinalists in the Hackaday Prize 2015 contest" href="https://hackaday.io/list/7401-2015-hackaday-prize-quarterfinalists" target="_self" title="quarterfinalists in the Hackaday Prize 2015 contest">quarterfinalists in the Hackaday Prize 2015 contest</a>.</p></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_Wu9I-_nITzuRVnU3RR1hww" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align- " data-editor="true"><div><p>In addition to that, the Muffsy Phono Preamp won one of the weekly prizes for using Texas Instruments parts, and <a alt="was awarded TV-B-Gone kit" href="http://hackaday.com/2015/07/06/50-winners-using-texas-instruments-parts/" target="_self" title="was awarded TV-B-Gone kit">was awarded TV-B-Gone kit</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Muffsy Hifi Dual Power Supply was <a alt="awarded a Stickvise for solving a community problem" href="http://hackaday.com/2015/06/04/weekly-winners-stickvise/" target="_self" title="awarded a Stickvise for solving a community problem">awarded a Stickvise for solving a community problem</a>. The problem solved was of course that you don't need to work with mains power when using the Muffsy Hifi PSU.</p></div></div>
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