The iQube Enigma (Review Updated)

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Originally Posted by musicmaker

I tend to agree. These should come with some kind of an AC adapter for the price. You can purchase an after market one. The tolerance range seems to be wide so shouldn't be too difficult to find one. For me, the USB cable isn't very useful and I didn't purchase. I'm not charging these from my laptop.

Any ideas where to get one ?, I agree, I would rather have an AC charger than USB. Maybe radio shack? Not looking forward to opening it

[slwiser]

There are AC to USB adapters which allow this cable to be used as a wall wart if you wanted to check them out. I have one myself and I saw somewhere else, I think it was Dex, that posted a picture of the AC wall to USB connector. With the cable that is being sold you have a wall connection as well as a computer connection for recharging the iQube. Below is the one shown in post 191 of this thread. I think this one is for the EU while mine is for the USA and is like the second one shown. I Googled this and found this one for 9.95$. You can find these on the Apple shop web site if you want.



Here is another: USB To AC Adapter - Microsoft Zune 80GB

[musicmaker]

Those should work just fine.

I googled "USB AC adapter" and there's plenty out there. The key is a regulated supply between 5v-25v per the iQube spec.

Zip-Link is another choice. Think I've seen them at Fry's electronics.

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Thanks guys, with the cable and the sanyo batteries I should be set for a while. It's so damn easy to spend money on this "hobbie".

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Since the iPhone comes with a USB AC adapter I'll have to look at the specs and see if that can be used Thanks guys!

[musicmaker]

I believe the iPhone adapter can be used.

I wish the iQube had a mini usb charge port so a standard cable USB to mini-usb cable may be used. Also, USB AC adapters are so common nowdays so one would just purchase that and use the same standard cable to charge via AC power.

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Yes, the iPhone USB AC adapter will work fine.

[shigzeo]

you could use your airport express - that charges all my electronics. or an ipod usb charger - but i like to have my router do the charging as i don't have a printer

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Hi Hans,
My compliments to the chefs. You have a wonderful portable amplifier here! I'm very pleased! Ok, getting the battery cover off wasn't too much fun, but other then that it is outstanding! Wonderful detail and excellent workmanship!

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After much practice and following Dex's excellent instructions, I have come to the conclusion that I would rather take the battery cover off my iQube than hunt for my screwdriver to remove the batteries from my other amps!