[ClieOS]

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i jz got my stepdance this morning in the manual, "do not use an AC powersupply or an unregulated supply" --->what does this mean?

It means you should only use an regulated AC-to-DC transformer.

 

[cooperpwc]

Quote:

i jz got my stepdance this morning in the manual, "do not use an AC powersupply
 
The power supply ouput must be in DC (Direct Current) not AC (Alternating Current)
 
or an unregulated supply"
 
If you read through this thread, there has been much discussion of this. An unregulated power supply will likely fry the Stepdance since peak ouput will exceed 15 volts. It is essential therefore that any power supply you use be specified as "Regulated"
 
(Sorry, didn't see ClieOS' reply...)
 

 

[Guidostrunk]

I can say IMO the Stepdance in the bass, transparency, imaging and sounstage region, blows the Pico slim away. But that's my ears. I think the Stepdance is superior to the Slim in many ways SQ wise, but the size of the Stepdance is equal to at least 4 Slim's which i don't mind. Anything for the best SQ. Source used is Sansa Fuze with an average_joe custom LOD feeding my Sm3's. Once again this is JMO.

 

[ianmedium]

Just a quick question to stepdance owners who have the 300mAH powerex 9volt batteries.
I have read a few post of batteries not fitting in the stepdance, how is the powerex on that front?

 

[Guidostrunk]

Anyone have a high pitched sound coming from their Stepdance? I got this high pitched sound coming from my amp around the 12 o'clock position. It's faint but noticeable. I dunno.

 

[eugeneyou]

Quote:

Quote:

i jz got my stepdance this morning in the manual, "do not use an AC powersupply
 
The power supply ouput must be in DC (Direct Current) not AC (Alternating Current)
 
or an unregulated supply"
 
If you read through this thread, there has been much discussion of this. An unregulated power supply will likely fry the Stepdance since peak ouput will exceed 15 volts. It is essential therefore that any power supply you use be specified as "Regulated"
 
(Sorry, didn't see ClieOS' reply...)
 

IS this kind of power supply you meant?
 
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=96962

 

[jr41]

The Powerex 300 mAh 8.4v NiMH  fit in the STEPDANCE no problem at all, in fact if I recall correctly from comparing this battery to a Duracell 9v alkaline, the dimensions are identical.
 
The 9.6v rechareables may be a different story as I believe these contain more cells and thus are slightly longer, but I could be wrong.

 

[ianmedium]

Quote:

The Powerex 300 mAh 8.4v NiMH  fit in the STEPDANCE no problem at all, in fact if I recall correctly from comparing this battery to a Duracell 9v alkaline, the dimensions are identical.
 
The 9.6v rechareables may be a different story as I believe these contains more cells and thus are slightly longer, but I could be wrong.

That's great JR, thanks so much. I will pop to the store tomorrow and get them and a charger!

 

[eugeneyou]

 
 

[size=1.5em] DC Multi-Voltage 0.5A Regulated Power Supply[/size]

 

1. Ideal for small, portable appliances
2. 500mA max current output
3. Selectable output voltage - DC 1.5 - 3 - 4.5 - 6 - 7.5 - 9 - 12V
4. Interchangeable output plugs
5. LED power indicator

 
 

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Input Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

AC 230V, 50Hz​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Input Power Plug:​

[/td] [td]

UK 3 Pin Mains Plug​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

DC 1.5 - 3 - 4.5 - 6 - 7.5 - 9 and 12V​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Current:​

[/td] [td]

0.5A (500mA)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage Type:​

[/td] [td]

Variable​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Power (Max):​

[/td] [td]

6W​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Regulated Output:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Centre Positive​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Reversible Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr]

 
 
 

[size=1.5em] AC/DC Multi-Voltage 1200mA Regulated Power Supply[/size]

 

1. Selectable output voltages - DC 1.5 - 3 - 4.5 - 6 - 7.5 - 9 - 12V
2. Interchangeable output plugs
3. Automatic thermal cut-off
4. Short circuit and over voltage protection
5. LED power on indicator

 
 

[tr] [td]

Input Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

AC 230V, 50Hz​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Input Power Plug:​

[/td] [td]

UK 3 Pin Mains Plug​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Input/Output Power Cord Length​

[/td] [td]

1.65m / 1.8m​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

DC 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12V​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Current:​

[/td] [td]

1.2A (1200mA)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage Type:​

[/td] [td]

Variable​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Power (Max):​

[/td] [td]

14.4W​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Regulated Output:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Centre Positive​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Reversible Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Number of Tips or Sockets:​

[/td] [td]

8​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Tips/Socket Type:​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

2.35 x 0.7 x 10.5mm​

[/td] [td]

5.0 x 2.1 x 12mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

3.5 x 1.4 x 10mm​

[/td] [td]

5.5 x 2.1 x 12mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

4.0 x 1.7 x 9.5mm​

[/td] [td]

5.5 x 2.5 x 12mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

4.75 x 1.7 x 9.5mm​

[/td] [td]

6.3 x 3.0 x 14mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Switched Mode Supply:​

[/td] [td]

No​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Dimensions:​

[/td] [td]

154(l) x 79(w) x 64Wd) mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Weight:​

[/td] [td]

1190g​

[/td] [/tr]

 
 
 
 

[size=1.5em]  [/size]

 
 

 

[eugeneyou]

 

[size=1.5em]  [/size]

[size=1.5em]  [/size]

[size=1.5em] AC/DC Fixed Voltage 400mA Regulated Power Supplies[/size]

 
 

1. Interchangeable output plugs
2. Fixed output voltage
3. Robust black ABS housing
4. Thermal fuse protection
5. LED indicator

 

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Specifications:​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Input Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

AC 230V, 50Hz​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Input Power Plug:​

[/td] [td]

UK 3 Pin Mains Plug​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage:​

[/td] [td]

DC 3V (MG76H)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

 ​

[/td] [td]

DC 4.5V (MG77J)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

 ​

[/td] [td]

DC 12V (MG81C)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Current:​

[/td] [td]

0.4A (400mA)​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Voltage Type:​

[/td] [td]

Fixed​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Power (Max):​

[/td] [td]

1.2W​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Regulated Output:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Centre Positive​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Reversible Polarity:​

[/td] [td]

Yes​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Number of Tips or Sockets:​

[/td] [td]

6​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Tips/Socket Type:​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

3.0 x 1.0 x 8.0mm​

[/td] [td]

5.5 x 1.5 x 12mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

3.5 x 1.4 x 10mm​

[/td] [td]

5.5 x 2.5 x 12mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

5.0 x 2.1 x 12mm​

[/td] [td]

3.5mm mono jack plug​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Output Power Cord Length:​

[/td] [td]

1.8m​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Switched Mode Supply:​

[/td] [td]

No​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Dimensions:​

[/td] [td]

52(l) x 80(w) x 39(d) mm​

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]

Weight:​

[/td] [td]

267g
 
 
 
 
Which one is better? OR Power supply with 15V is the best for Stepdance?
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[Hellenback]

Quote:

Would love this amp, only if it had rechargeable battery...
anyone able to compare this to arrow amp?

I'd like to know the same thing. The Arrow is less money and it drives both full sized cans and IEMs very well. Form factor and battery time are definitely in the Arrow's favor but it would be great to get a SQ comparison of the two amps.

 

[cooperpwc]

Quote:

Anyone have a high pitched sound coming from their Stepdance? I got this high pitched sound coming from my amp around the 12 o'clock position. It's faint but noticeable. I dunno.

Jan posted on it here. You apparently have one of the defective 1054 chips, as did I, and it is worth sending it back to be fixed.

 

[ClieOS]

@eugeneyou, all three looks fine, but the middle one is a bit overkill for over 1KG. Just pick the one that is easiest for you to use.

 

[eugeneyou]

how many Ma Stepdance can take? 1200Ma?

 

[ClieOS]

Quote:

how many Ma Stepdance can take? 1200Ma?

What you need is minimum of 100mA (or else you might overload the transformer). Anything bigger is fine, but of course there is not need to really go 1.2A (that's what the transformer is capable of if required)