Hey! Has anyone figured out a feasible replacement charger for the CDM? I've temporarily mislaid mine and want to have a back up.
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Will be interesting to hear. My understanding from this thread and other sources is that you you need a charger for li-io batteries, not an actual charger for the device. 12.6v, 1.5a, I don't know about the size of the plug into the device, if it's standard or proprietary. I've also emailed ALO to ask if they have any adviceI support the question.
I unfortunately lost my charger so I'm looking for one that will be a good option for the CDM. One of the problems is the presence of an indication on the device itself, since the CDM does not have an indication of the end of charging.
I've ordered a few different ones from Aliexpress now, but haven't received them yet, so I can't say how well they fit the CDM.
Okay, I got something today that can replace the charger.Will be interesting to hear. My understanding from this thread and other sources is that you you need a charger for li-io batteries, not an actual charger for the device. 12.6v, 1.5a, I don't know about the size of the plug into the device, if it's standard or proprietary. I've also emailed ALO to ask if they have any advice
This is really great intel, at least as a possible last resort. I've also ordered a (much cheaper) 12.6v 1a charger, but my fear is that the connector will be wrong for the CDM (it looks slightly too big in the picture...) Will let you know. I agreeb with yky that not knowing when the CDM is charged is definitely a big disappointmentOkay, I got something today that can replace the charger.
It's an Ifi Ipower2 for 12 volts.
On the good side, it has enough power if you're using the CDM without a battery. In addition, it is a pure current, so you will get clean power when working from the mains. I can't say how it will affect the sound quality, I haven't listened to it yet, I just checked if everything works. In general, it should be better, since its power is 12.1V at 1.8A, when the stock charger offers 1.5A.
The downside is the use of adapters. First, on the CDM side. Fortunately, such an adapter is included in the package. So it's inconvenient, but not too critical.
In addition, you need to be careful, this charger has different types of sockets. This is a problem because I bought the American version, but I need the European one. So now I'm using adapters. Which is a bit stupid, considering that the charger itself allows you to replace the socket itself.
The promo photo had all the sockets for the Charger, so I reasonably thought that I would get them all in a set, as other manufacturers do, and just use the one I needed. But no.
In addition, the device does not have any visible indication of operation. This is really a problem, because you don't know how long you need to charge the CDM with it. I don't know how overcharging can affect the battery performance. In the end, it's just inconvenient. Given the large logo on top, I thought it would be backlit, which would at least serve as an indicator of whether the charger is receiving power. But no.
Finally, the price. The device costs $69, and maybe another 10 for shipping on top of that. Considering all the previous disadvantages, I think it's a bit too much.
The downside is the use of adapters. First, on the CDM side. Fortunately, such an adapter is included in the package. So it's inconvenient, but not too critical.
In addition, you need to be careful, this charger has different types of sockets. This is a problem because I bought the American version, but I need the European one. So now I'm using adapters. Which is a bit stupid, considering that the charger itself allows you to replace the socket itself.
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This is incredibly helpful, thanks! Do you know what the specification of the CDM charging port is? Is it a standard 3.5mm? Can't seem to find it written down anywhere...iPower is a high quality PSU, it is very luxury to use it solely as a charger.
Anything like this would work and it has multiple heads.
I am sure there are some that has indication light as well.
If you want to be fancier:
Get a USB C charger with screen, and a 12V USB C DC cable
the charger will tell you how much current is being drawn so you will know when the charging is done, or almost done (very low current draw).
Downside of this solution is, when you listen to music while charging, likely there is noise.
Unfortunately I dont, I no longer owns a CDM. I think it is good to have a set of these stuff.This is incredibly helpful, thanks! Do you know what the specification of the CDM charging port is? Is it a standard 3.5mm? Can't seem to find it written down anywhere...
Brilliant, thank you for the tip, I'll pick some up pUnfortunately I dont, I no longer owns a CDM. I think it is good to have a set of these stuff.
I do not like adapters, but these could be incredibly helpful when you need them, because most of the time DC wall warts are interchangeable as long as voltage matches.
If you have a spare 12V wallwart from your router, you can use it to charge your CDM, or vice versa.
iPower is a high quality PSU, it is very luxury to use it solely as a charger.
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Actually using iFi iPower2 for CDM is not good idea, because that is AC/DC 12v adapter, while CDM stock charger is 3S CC/CV Li ion charger. CDM has 3S li ion battery and do not have PCB. That is why there is LED on stock CDM's charger showing charging status. Li ion battery without PCB requires CC/CV charger for safe charge as per data sheet. Refer to 3 Series Li-ion Battery chargerOkay, I got something today that can replace the charger.
It's an Ifi Ipower2 for 12 volts.
On the good side, it has enough power if you're using the CDM without a battery. In addition, it is a pure current, so you will get clean power when working from the mains. I can't say how it will affect the sound quality, I haven't listened to it yet, I just checked if everything works. In general, it should be better, since its power is 12.1V at 1.8A, when the stock charger offers 1.5A.
The downside is the use of adapters. First, on the CDM side. Fortunately, such an adapter is included in the package. So it's inconvenient, but not too critical.
In addition, you need to be careful, this charger has different types of sockets. This is a problem because I bought the American version, but I need the European one. So now I'm using adapters. Which is a bit stupid, considering that the charger itself allows you to replace the socket itself.
The promo photo had all the sockets for the Charger, so I reasonably thought that I would get them all in a set, as other manufacturers do, and just use the one I needed. But no.
In addition, the device does not have any visible indication of operation. This is really a problem, because you don't know how long you need to charge the CDM with it. I don't know how overcharging can affect the battery performance. In the end, it's just inconvenient. Given the large logo on top, I thought it would be backlit, which would at least serve as an indicator of whether the charger is receiving power. But no.
Finally, the price. The device costs $69, and maybe another 10 for shipping on top of that. Considering all the previous disadvantages, I think it's a bit too much.
this one is similar to stock charger (you need 12,6v 1,5A version)Hey! Has anyone figured out a feasible replacement charger for the CDM? I've temporarily mislaid mine and want to have a back up.