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cmac · 08.20.2011, 08:57 AM

I have the Super 40 power supply, and it's the best power supply that I have ever owned. I can't imagine ever needing something like that. It's over kill for me.

JERRY2KONE · **Buy what you need -** 08.20.2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cmac

I have the Super 40 power supply, and it's the best power supply that I have ever owned. I can't imagine ever needing something like that. It's over kill for me.

Some buy what they need right now, and some buy what they think they might need down the road (insurance), and it covers what is needed for today. Overkill is not always a bad thing either. Especially when it comes to electronics. When you acquire a PSU that may be somewhat larger than you need today it gives you two things for piece of mind. First it gives you enough power to take care of your required needs without the worry of overloading it. The second thing is that it allows you some flexability for using more power down the road as things progress and more power is needed, without having to go out and purchase another PSU and spending even more money. Like anything it is a matter of personal choice, and of course available funds.

padrino · 08.20.2011, 09:07 AM

I have the 40A version from A Main and I can say it's surprisingly good and very high quality. I'm sure they are OEMing something with a partner but the result is solid. I would buy this one in a second even at a premium over other 80A options but I stop considering this long before the current price.

cmac · 08.20.2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Some buy what they need right now, and some buy what they think they might need down the road (insurance), and it covers what is needed for today. Overkill is not always a bad thing either. Especially when it comes to electronics. When you acquire a PSU that may be somewhat larger than you need today it gives you two things for piece of mind. First it gives you enough power to take care of your required needs without the worry of overloading it. The second thing is that it allows you some flexability for using more power down the road as things progress and more power is needed, without having to go out and purchase another PSU and spending even more money. Like anything it is a matter of personal choice, and of course available funds.

You are right. I just sold a Futaba 4pl for 150$ and bought a 4 PKS. Love the old radio, but it's no comparison to the the 4PKS. In the long run I would have saved money if I just got the 4PKS. Hopefully I won't need a power supply that big any time soon.