FAQ > MK.4.23 > IF I get the standard MK.4.23 (9V) is the Pedal Power 2 a clean enough supply to use 2 outputs in series for 18V? I’m assuming that the higher voltage is the only difference.
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The MK.4.23 48V Pro and the Standard MK.4.23 are not the same inside.
The standard MK.4.23 uses a 9V supply but the internal circuit is stepped up to +/- 18V (i.e. 36V peak to peak swings). You cannot use an 18V supply because this will burn out the potted core.
The MK.4.23 48V Pro uses a dedicated 48V supply but the internal circuit is stepped up to +/- 48V (i.e. 96V peak to peak swings) - most amps will run out of headroom before this pedal. We did this so you could skip the pre-amp and insert directly into your output tubes.
I think you would be happy no matter which you choose - if having a dedicated 48V supply doesn't throw you, I would absolutely go with the Pro. We were about to can the 9V altogether, but the world just isn't ready for that. 48V opens up a whole new realm for future pedal innovations...
