Linear power via surge protector

[vonbonds]

Hello all,

This is my first post but so far I'm loving my RPI2 with a digi+ feeding my 2 channel audio setup. The only thing I think I'm missing from reading about advanced setups is linear power. I'm curious if powering an RPI2 from a outlet would do the trick regulating power to the RPI2 versus other DIY projects I've seen on the web which I'm not skilled enough to pull off.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Beelzebassie]

Why not plugging your Pi into a battery pack? It's a dirt cheap solution compared to UPS setups...

[vonbonds]

I never thought of battery power. How long would that last for? Does it matter if I use rechargeable baterries too?

[Beelzebassie]

I'm using a 10Ah pack that holds about 10 hours (Pi + Digi+) - and these packs are practically rechargeable batteries serial connected.

[vonbonds]

Just to close the loop on this I went with an "iFi Audio iPower 5V DC Power Adapter" that I purchased off of amazon.com. Delivery took 3 days even though it stated something like 10 when I clicked buy it now. So far so good although I didn't hear any issues before I just figured I'd try to have as "clean" and well built a DIY streamer as I was capable of doing which after all is half of the fun of DIY .