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Ostewart
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Jan 13, 2018
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Be warned, massdrop have cut corners on this amp, and because of this it does not conform to the original O2 spec.
To everyone buying this amp:
The O2 from massdrop is crap unless you get the correct power supply for it (15v from JDS Labs). The 12v is underpowered and will make the amp clip at higher volumes.
You may as well spend the extra bit of money and get one from JDS Labs, Mayflower Electronics or Head "n" Hifi (EU).
With all of the above you get the correct power supply.
Jan 13, 2018
nsonnson
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Jan 13, 2018
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OstewartWhat if I plug in a 15V AC-AC power supply to the massdrop objective 2?
Jan 13, 2018
Ostewart
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Jan 13, 2018
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nsonnsonThat is the correct one, 12v is not.
Jan 13, 2018
Sip_Fo
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Jan 14, 2018
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Jan 14, 2018
Ostewart
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Jan 14, 2018
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Sip_FoThat would be fine :)
These are the specs you need: https://www.jdslabs.com/products/147/15vac-power-adapter/
What I don't understand is why by from Massdrop if you have to spend extra on the proper power supply. By the time you've bought that you won't have saved much over a proper one from JDS Labs, Mayflower of Head "n" hifi....
Jan 14, 2018
Sip_Fo
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Jan 14, 2018
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OstewartTbh I'm pissed I have to do it but even with the power supply it's still cheaper than buying one in Australia... Barely. Thanks for your help kind sir
Jan 14, 2018
Sip_Fo
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Jan 14, 2018
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OstewartI found this too http://www.jdslabs.com/O2_poweradapters.php The one I asked about is indeed confirmed on this page, it also lists other suppliers for USA, UK and AUS
Jan 14, 2018
Tup3x
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Jan 14, 2018
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OstewartIt's an unregulated power adapter so it probably usually gives just a tiny bit over 14V. In some cases though I may drop below. Someone made some measurement here. In any case, they should have bundled 15VAC adapter.
Jan 14, 2018
Jmunandar
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Jan 19, 2018
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Jan 19, 2018
Ostewart
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Jan 20, 2018
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JmunandarI still don't buy it, seems like an excuse rather than providing the proper psu
Jan 20, 2018
Aja12
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Jan 24, 2018
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Sip_FoIf it makes you feel any better, if you order an O2 through JDS they actually slap you with +$20 to add an Australian power supply.
Jan 24, 2018
Sip_Fo
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Jan 24, 2018
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Aja12I ended up buying the one from Jaycar for 35AUD. To my ears I can't tell the difference between the two, oh well..now I have a spare
Jan 24, 2018
Ostewart
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Jan 24, 2018
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Sip_Foif you are running easy to drive headphones, then it shouldn't be as much of an issue. Try anything harder to drive and the amp will start clipping with an underpowered power supply.
Don't worry my O2 is home built from a kit from Head "n" Hifi and came with the correct power supply :)
Jan 24, 2018
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