On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Andrew Packer <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mon, 2009-09-14 at 11:04 +1200, Nick Rout wrote: >> I need to replace a power supply for my squeezebox classic. The specs >> on the website say: >> >> >> * 5.0V DC, regulated >> * Center positive, sleeve ground >> * Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long >> * Min supply rating: 1000mA >> >> http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/squeezebox-classic.html#tab2 >> >> The old broken one says 2000 mA (or 2A) but the specs say only 1000mA >> is needed. It also has a symbol with two horizontal lines, the top one >> is continuous and the bottom is broken, like this: >> >> __________ >> - - - - - - - - - >> >> (Hope that comes out in other fonts) >> >> Can anyone see a problem using this Jaycar one? >> >> http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=MP3144 >> >> The Jaycar page does not mention the word "regulated". Should I be worried? >> >> Linux link: connects to open source server software (squeezecenter) on >> linux server :) > > I. The logo of a solid line atop a broken line means "DC". A sine wave > logo would mean "AC". > > II. On the same page of the paper Jaycar catalogue is the MP-3480 5 V, > 3.0 A switchmode power supply for AUD 4.00 more than the MP-3144. For > five (NZ) bucks difference, why take the risk? > > III. Both the MP-3480 and the MP-3144 are regulated. > > =====Andrew
Thanks, I went to sicom and got a TP3480, 5v 3A with a variety of plugs you can attach to fit different devices. $23.23 plus GST. Thanks everyone for the help, it gave me confidence to plug a third party power supply into my $400 squeezebox, which is now working sweetly :)
