Power adapter info

[gorman]

Could somebody please post a picture of the power adapter, in scale with the player itself?

I'm trying to understand its size. Also, how much does the whole thing weigh (Boom+power adapter).


TIA :)

[Skunk]

If it were a fish (which I'm better at guessing the weight of), I'd say in the five to seven pound range, or around two/three kilograms. Probably way off, but I'm surprised it never made it to the Boom PI page.

[gorman]

If it were a fish (which I'm better at guessing the weight of), I'd say in the five to seven pound range, or around two/three kilograms. Probably way off, but I'm surprised it never made it to the Boom PI page.Thank you. I strongly hoped that it was gonna be of the "cable at both sides" variety, so that I could at least velcro it to the back of the unit... but nothing, this thing resists every attempt of mine at real portability. :(

Thanks again. :)

[dwilliams01]

Although I would have liked the "brick in the middle" style as well for other reasons it is very easy to completely carry the boom in one hand. I pick it up by the back/top and loop the cord near the plug end over a finger in that hand. It really is a lot easier to move around than I expected/feared. I'm always moving it around to various places outside - no trouble at all.

[gorman]

Thanks for this info. First hand experience is always invaluable.

[MaXGTS]

What's the least expensive alternative for a 2nd adapter? I'd like to leave one adapter plugged in behind my nightstand and have one in the garage. This would allow me to move my Boom easily back and forth between the two locations. Can we get an OEM adapter from Logitech?

[pfarrell]

MaXGTS wrote:
> What's the least expensive alternative for a 2nd adapter? I'd like to
> leave one adapter plugged in behind my nightstand and have one in the
> garage. This would allow me to move my Boom easily back and forth
> between the two locations. Can we get an OEM adapter from Logitech?

If you look at the Boom's label, it accepts a huge range of power. And
the plug is standard. The beta power supplies were 18V, the later beta
and production units are 12v. Its a fairly hefty brick, it has to
deliver 30 watts. But tons of OEMs should work.

[Richie]

If you're in the UK you can get them where I got mine:

http://www.watt-power.co.uk/catalogue/watt-psc30r-interchangeable-plug-compliant-adapter-p-397.html

It's the same model Logitech supply with the Boom. That page does list the part number so you might be able to find it nearer to you.

Richard

[MaXGTS]

Thanks for the info Richie. I found the same one you mentioned at a supplier inside the U.S. Mouser Electronics has it in-stock.

[dwilliams01]

Can you/someone post the info. for the GA power supplies? I consider purchasing a 12v unit to reduce the voltage/heat output. THANKS!

[ThomP]

MaXGTS wrote:[color=blue]
If you look at the Boom's label, it accepts a huge range of power. And
the plug is standard. The beta power supplies were 18V, the later beta
and production units are 12v. Its a fairly hefty brick, it has to
deliver 30 watts. But tons of OEMs should work.

My Boom's label only has 12V 2,5A :( - before I plug 18V into it, can someone from Slim/Logitech confirm that this is ok (that the internal power supply circuits have not changed since the beta devices)?

[dwilliams01]

It'd almost certainly be better to get a 12v one that matches the production units. I was hoping that someone had found a source for the production 12v units, myself, since I have 18v now.

I believe that there was some mention in the beta period that the 18v MAY reduce service life slightly (due to increased heat and component stress?). Can't remember if this was speculation or a knowledgable/factual/informed statement, though.

[Kiwi]

It'd almost certainly be better to get a 12v one that matches the production units. I was hoping that someone had found a source for the production 12v units, myself, since I have 18v now.

I believe that there was some mention in the beta period that the 18v MAY reduce service life slightly (due to increased heat and component stress?). Can't remember if this was speculation or a knowledgable/factual/informed statement, though.

following information from previous posts in this thread....

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=uSCGLXF1nknVXBDPTb7R2Q%3d%3d

[dwilliams01]

Fantastic! I was thinking that the first post of that was the 18v one for some reason. Thanks.

[ThomP]

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=uSCGLXF1nknVXBDPTb7R2Q%3d%3d

Nice, and they even have an adapter for the "brick-in-the-middle" solution (part no. RPX-03-R). Just gotta find a shop that ships to the EU:)

With all the clever solutions and details in the Boom itself, I'm a bit surprised Logitech didn't include this in the package - it would probably not add significantly to the cost, but it's gonna be difficult and expensive (at least in the EU) to buy it seperately.

[bpa]

This may be a similar product from a company in the UK. Check the rest of the catalogue as tohey sell a lot of phihong products.

http://www.watt-power.co.uk/catalogue/watts-psa30u-desktop-miniadapter-universal-input-524v-p-129.html

This looks like exact same psu as other poster link.

http://www.watt-power.co.uk/catalogue/watt-psc30r-interchangeable-plug-compliant-adapter-p-397.html