Creamware A16 Power Supply?

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paugui
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Creamware A16 Power Supply?

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Hi all

I just sold my Creamware A16, but since I needed the power supply I was using with it for other gear, I decided to sell the Creamware A16 without it.

I didn't take any photos of the power area, but the new owner doesn't seem to understand what power supply he must use.

Does anyone has the complete specifications for it?
I am away from the studio now, and am unable to check that...


Thanks in advance
Best regards

Paulo
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Re: Creamware A16 Power Supply?

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That's it! :o Y really sold it without the power supply? :roll:
:wink: out and about for music production. Are you still configguring your Studio :lol: music first!
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PSU must convert from source mains (120 or 240V, AC) to DC 19Volts, 2Amps. Post the connector end as well!
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Jameco electronics carries fantastic replacement power supplies.
I have spares for every PSU I need, even the XITE-1.

https://www.jameco.com/c/Power-Supplies ... pters.html
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You have a Laptop at home already die? Im shure!

If you have a Laptop Power supply, this works great on mine. It has 6 Ampere instead of 2A but the Trick is, ONE Powersupply provides the Power for 3 A16 all together. Works great!
:wink: out and about for music production. Are you still configguring your Studio :lol: music first!
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Re: Creamware A16 Power Supply?

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I've mentioned it numerous times: imho the best PSU for the blue A16 is an original IBM Thinkpad PSU (16V, 4.5A)
There are countless on eBay for a few bucks.

Main advantage: the PSU has internal auto switch off if no load is connected, no need to unplug.
Even better: the A16 has a very strange regulator design which emit a LOT of heat - with the Thinkpad PSU the regulator seems to have much less to do and the unit stays handwarm even without the fan.
I didn't detect any quality loss or strange sideeffects.

Beware: some cheapo no-name switching PSUs may turn the A16 into a frying pan within minutes.
I've checked this myself with an 18V 2A type myself. It's really strange.

cheers, Tom
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