Powering the home-vibe in the UK

[doctorjuggles]

Hey all.
I'm going to be ordering a headsave home vibe from Norm soon (well, I've already ordered, waiting for him to get back to me.)
Anyway, Norm's given me a bit of advice on one place to buy a PSU, but I thought that if I understood what I need, I might be able to open my options up a little.
I know nothing about amps.

Anyway, I have one of those transformers that has a changeable jack, so it fits different appliances. It's also adjustable to 3; 4.5; 6; 7.5; 9 and 12Volts. Would this be sufficient? (No laughing at the back, I'm extremely new to amps.)

I know that even if I can use it, I won't be getting the 'cleanest possible power' or whatever, but it would be nice to know if I have the option.

Anyway advice will be much appreciated

Thanks very much

 

[fewtch]

If you can switch it to center-positive, it should work OK at the 12v setting if it has the right size plug. But not only will you not be getting the "cleanest possible power" but you will in fact be getting rather dirty power... and as simple as this amp is with (only two PS caps) that will likely translate to poor sound. I'd recommend putting together a rechargeable battery pack (around 16 cells) and wiring a male DC plug to it for best fidelity.

 

[Kurt]

I will quote Norm out of a email:

"The power supply has to be linear regulated. I'm not sure if the modem ps
will have this feature. Here is the link again
http://www.mascot.no/uk/nyeprodukter.asp?mod=28
model # 9983 12v.
If you would like to source a power supply elsewhere you need the following
specs:
12 - 15v DC linear regulated with 2.5mm x 5.5mm connector centre pin
positive.
You could also power the Home-Vibe with an external battery pack. I offer a
2 x 9v external battery pack in an unmarked silver mint tin for $20. It
connects to the amp via the DC jack."

Have fun with your new amp. =o)

 

[doctorjuggles]

Thanks, Kurt.
I'm gonna go into my local eletronics shop and ask them for a "12 - 15v DC linear regulated with 2.5mm x 5.5mm connector centre pin positive."

Then if the guys doesn't know what I'm talking about, I'm gonna look at him as if he's a total newbie and ask for someone who knows what he's talking about.
Hopefully this will make me feel better about my complete lack of knowledge in this area. Mwahahahahah!

Thanks again!

 

[plainsong]

Good luck ordering from Mascot. At first they were friendly, but then they got cold feet dealing with a private customer. All they would say is that it's "very expensive" and then wouldn't even give me a price quote!