Voltage? 120v US vs 240v UK??Originally Posted by MartinT
Pussy Man
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Voltage? 120v US vs 240v UK??
DaveK.
My System:
Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.
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Why is the US mains voltage an issue?
The Touch runs on 5vdc.
Chris
Common sense isn't anymore!
Did you miss the 'ditch the PSU' bit?
Pussy Man
Location: Sheffield
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I'm Confused.
If bought in USA the PSU that comes in the box will take 120v AC and give out 5v DC with a mains plug to suit US sockets. Replacing that with a UK suitable one may make a mess of the hoped for savings, and if you get stuck for duty and trying to avoid paying it on your return to UK the sums may look very different. I know thare are lots of 'may be' in there but perhaps they should be considered?
Apologies if I'm worrying unnecessarily.
Dave.
DaveK.
My System:
Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.
Pussy Man
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2,025
I'm Confused.
Oooops, yes chaps, I did - sorry, but it still may affect the sums?
DaveK.
My System:
Power: Belkin PF40, Custom.hifi.cables Hydra and DC PSUs.
Sources: Self built HTPC with Xonar ST sound card, NAD T585 multi disc player, Sony BDP-S350, Squeezebox Touch, Techncs SL1210 (mod'd) + Nagaoka MP30, Thomson Sky HD box.
Amps etc.: 2 x Mini-T amps, MF-X10D Valve buffer clone, StanDAC 7520/Caiman (mod'd).
Speakers: Mission 774s with added super tweeters
Cables: best I can afford and likely to change except Homar's RF attenuated co-ax's and Mark Grant USB and HDMI cables. I also like silver i/cs and speaker cable.
Yes, I appreciate that Dave. I will check prices at Best Buy et al and only buy one if the savings are large. Frankly, if the pricing is dollar-for-pound then it'll be worth buying. I don't care about chucking the PSU because I'll be buying a high quality UK spec PSU on my return.
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I'm Jay.
The stock PSU on the touch is 100/110/120/220/240v 50/60Hz. The only problem is the mains plug plate is US only. You'll have to source a plug plate with UK pins. Or buy the linear PSU.
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I'm AMusicFanNotAnAudiophile.
PC World have the Squeezebox Touch at £199.99, and that includes shipping and VAT.
Chris
Common sense isn't anymore!
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I'm Bernie.
I was at Ali's place yesterday afternoon and we tried my home made PSU on his touch. Mine uses an spower regulator and the usual other bits. David/Lurcher's PSU was easily better!
Bugger, now I have to get one...
Bernie.
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Aye, but at least you know there is better to be had from the Touch!
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