hey, can I use a 1.5A Ac adapter instead of a 1A adapter for a MESA V-twin? both adapters are 12V... thanks.
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as long as the polarity of the plug is correct and the current type is the same, using an adapter of the same voltage capable of providing more current than needed is not a problem ... you can't use an AC adapter if DC is needed, and vice versa ...gear list in profile
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Originally posted by tone4daysas long as the polarity of the plug is correct and the current type is the same, using an adapter of the same voltage capable of providing more current than needed is not a problem ... you can't use an AC adapter if DC is needed, and vice versa ...Zerberus Industries: Where perfection just isn't good enough.
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So y'all are saying that I could just buy a few more multi-adaptors rated at about 1.2A and use them instead of the overpriced Boss and line6 adaptors?Marshall JVM 410C
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So y'all are saying that I could just buy a few more multi-adaptors rated at about 1.2A and use them instead of the overpriced Boss and line6 adaptors?
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I would NEVER use the wrong adapter on an amp. Sorry. Electronic devices are made with an amp and voltage rating for their input power for a reason. You might be able to get away with it, if the voltage matches and the polarity matches, but you could void warranties, break things, etc. It's not worth it. Get the right adapter. There are "universal" adapters out there that you can buy that should match.My Music PageOriginally posted by vinterlandI don't know how he made his guitar sound like a carnival ride but he managed to.
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Originally posted by neosadistI would NEVER use the wrong adapter on an amp. Sorry. Electronic devices are made with an amp and voltage rating for their input power for a reason. ....
Essentially, the Amperage tells you how fat the fuse on that wall line has to be to guarantee that enough current can flow for the device to function nominally.
And this is essentially the exact same principle: a power supply that can handle / Supply more current than needed will simply run cooler at the same draw, wheras an underdimensioned one can very possibly shoort out, melt , or cause a fire.
Amperage ratings are one of the few areas in electronics accessories where more is almost never worse. A higher voltage on the other hand can cause problems pretty quiick, and will likely even be an audible difference... much more care is needed here...Zerberus Industries: Where perfection just isn't good enough.
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as zerb said... though VA is not exactly Wattage on AC (coz of the phase).
Don't mix up what voltage and current is guys!RG 550 [JB | SingleSizedHole(TM) | V1 (to be replaced)]
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Originally posted by Marcelas zerb said... though VA is not exactly Wattage on AC (coz of the phase).
Don't mix up what voltage and current is guys!Zerberus Industries: Where perfection just isn't good enough.
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yeah we talked about the DC side I've just woken upRG 550 [JB | SingleSizedHole(TM) | V1 (to be replaced)]
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Well, there may actually be some truth to that.... as we all know battery is not = battery, some have a higher voltage potential than others, resulting in slightly a different tonal character, usually more voltage = more open, because the pedal has more headroom to work with.
Itīs not unthinkable that the PSUs have a similar "syndrome", in the sense of some stronger than others.
BTW, most ICs will handle up to 15 volts without issues, I ran my DOD Grunge at 12 Volts for the first year or so until I bought an amp... and then I still ran it at 12 volts becasue it sounded betterZerberus Industries: Where perfection just isn't good enough.
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Not to hijack the thread, but if i bought a european Mesa rectifier guys, would it be ok to use a normal crappy converter like you would use for your shaver to convert 2 pin european to the 3 pin UK plug? Its the same voltage and all that?PC: Windows XP/Vista, Intel Q6600 @ 3.6ghz, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 1TB HDD, M-Audio 1010lt
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If you use the 3-2 pin converter, you lose the safety feature of the ground... get the correct 3-3 pin adapter... or have a tech install teh proper plug for 10 quid..
Otherwise, UK and Euro mains are identical, you should be fine.Zerberus Industries: Where perfection just isn't good enough.
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A mesa recto should already have a three pin plug (Shucko)
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