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mVa or watt consumption of an external DAC?

post #1 of 4
11/21/10 at 2:38pm
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Hi there

 

Does anybody know how many mVa or watts a typical external DAC uses, particularly the 2006 HR microDAC? I need to know because I need to choose a stepdown transformer (220 -110v) capable of providing enough power. I also don't want to buy something too powerful as these things are expensive!

 

I have tried to find a number but can't find one anywhere.

 

Thanks in advance.

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post #2 of 4
11/23/10 at 1:22pm
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post #3 of 4
11/23/10 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by tarquin1234 View Post

Hi there

 

Does anybody know how many mVa or watts a typical external DAC uses, particularly the 2006 HR microDAC? I need to know because I need to choose a stepdown transformer (220 -110v) capable of providing enough power. I also don't want to buy something too powerful as these things are expensive!

 

I have tried to find a number but can't find one anywhere.

 

Thanks in advance.


All this info can be answered if you go to Headroom's site:

 

Manual:

 

http://www.headphone.com/pdfs/2007MicroDACManual.pdf

 

And if you want a simple solution for switching between countries:

 

http://www.headphone.com/accessories/power-supplies/astrodyne-switching-power-supply.php

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post #4 of 4
11/24/10 at 1:06pm
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Thanks Region2. Though the information wasn't in the manual I have found that the max output of the Astrodyne PSU is 44watts, so I will go for 100watt.

 

Thanks

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