CIOKS DC7 Power Supply

Easy to set up (just connect it). It's thin!, so it fits comfortably in any pedalboard, and the needed screws are supplied. Solved my signal AC noise issues. Powerful enough to connect my Quad Cortex using the Crux adaptor.

Rock solid power and very versatile

KNOW THIS: This unit has jacks for *RCA phono plugs*, not 2.1mm barrel-style plugs like other power supplies such as Voodoo Labs. This is important if you already have a variety of barrel plugs to work with your stuff, including current doublers and voltage doublers and 2.5mm plugs: you can't use them with this. It's not immediately evident or called out that I can see. Yes, once you know, you can plainly see the phono jacks in the pictures -- but if you haven't used phono plugs in years, or never have, you won't recognize them. That said, great unit! Plenty of power in a small size, with no bulky external power supply, no other "modules" to buy, just a regular IEC power cord. It comes with a good selection of cables with phono plug on one end and barrel plug on the other (plus a couple polarity reversers and even a 1/8" TS plug), and you can buy current doublers and whatnot, separately. I happen to have a bunch of phono cords that I no longer use, and good soldering skills, so I adapted my own current doubler to power an HX Stomp. I got one at a somewhat lower price, and it arrived previously opened and re-sealed, so I assume people are sending them back when they see the phono plugs.

This is an expensive power supply, but it puts out the amount of power I need for modern pedals and hasn't produced any hum that I was getting with my older Voodoo Labs Pedal Power Supply unit. It came with just enough cables for my needs, but I wish they included a few more. You can configure each output for different voltages, which is handy. The mounting screws are tiny, but they seem to hold well and the mounting holes line up nicely with my Temple Audio pedal board. The compact size is a plus, as it will fit onto or under most pedal boards. If you need more power there are "expander" options available.

I play guitar and the cheap power supplies add so much noise from not being properly isolated that it was causing issues. When you put an Overdrive Pedal in your chain, it’ll exacerbate any noise introduced by a cheap power supply. Buying this one fixed a lot of sound problems from cheap equipment and it’ll power almost anything.

I was having some noise issues with my Darkglass Anagram. One Anagram had more issues but my replacement still had some issues specifically with the single coil pickups. Initially I was going to go back and forth between the stock power cord and the Cioks and compare if there was a difference. There was no need to compare because there was no noise. Before I tried it, I thought I might return it because of the price. But it worked so perfectly I had to keep it. And it's small to boot!

I wanted a smaller, more powerful power supply with more options and no noise for my pedalboard. This Cioks power supply fits that description perfectly. Loads of power with variable power options. Came with all the cords needed to get everything hooked up and powered on. Super quiet, totally isolated and the power is stable. If you're in need of a powerful, durable, safe and quiet power supply... get a Cioks... you won't be disappointed.

What does it do well……just about everything! Plenty of power (amperage) on each of the 7 ports. 4 voltage choices on each of the 7 ports. However you already know all this if you have researched this power supply. My opinion for what it’s worth, if you need what it offers get it. If the price is a factor my next recommendation is the MXR ISO Mini, the 5 port one. MXR offers a 10 port version also. I liked the mini because it actually offered more power per port. Back to the Cioks DC7. I think it’s the best out there. I like the RCA connectors at the ports on the DC7. Much better holding and more stable with a solid electrical connection. It came with all the connectors I needed including a + center cable for my Radial loopbone pedal. As far as reliability…we shall see.