After launching StreamHub streaming router, we’ve been developing suitable power supply upgrade for StreamHub with the goal to offer completed network improvement solutions under $500 USD. Today, our dream has come true with Aura medical grade power supply.
You probably wonder why Aura is not linear power supply. It’s because good linear power supply designs have these requirements:
- Reliable transformer – We need transformer that meets our standards and good transformer that won’t break after years doesn’t come cheap
- All rounder regulator and design – Some affordable designs may work on limited current or voltage range. Good designs to cover all cost more
- Quality multiple diodes – Some products use one diode, and it’s not really linear. Nikola designs use 4 quality diodes to keep current linear
- Optimal capacitors – Some capacitors cost several times more, but they also bring sound design improvement as intended
To check all these boxes with good build quality makes it very challenging for us to build even more affordable than Nikola Classic. However, we can take advantage of massive volume in switching power supply demand and medical grade quality to improve price/performance to the next level.
From our research and development with various manufacturers, we found the lowest possible ripple with low leakage current and suitable parts quality for audiophiles. We tested a few prototypes and finalized the design from both objective and subjective data.
After testing finished products with audiophile friends and vendors, they were very impressed not just sound quality but also build quality of Aura. With StreamHub and Aura, completed network improvement is now possible under $500 USD with these features:
- Medical grade power supply – Very clean and transparent upgrade from bundled switching adapter with medical grade standards
- Nikola Classic’s level of build quality – From chassis, internal wiring, connectors and soldering quality, Aura can deliver with Nikola’s standards
- Mean Well’s reputation – Many audiophiles worldwide trust Mean Well as the most reliable switching power supply
- 2 outputs with high current – You can power up to two devices with 5A current which is more than enough for most applications
- 18 gauge DC cable – We use good quality 18 gauge DC cable which is the same gauge specs used in Nikola and sound wonderful
Aura can deliver performance closer to Nikola Classic at fraction of price that can work well in high-end audio systems. At the moment there’re 12V version and 5V version with 5.5mm x 2.5mm DC cables. For custom inquiry, please contact us for custom order.
The product price will be $219 USD with 30-day money back guaranteed and free shipping until 31st March 2025. You can read more about Aura medical grade power supply product in details before ordering and happy listening.
