Alternative Wall Warts for Modelers?

[jguss]

One of the things that really bugs me is that nobody designs a decent wall wart other than the VS SPOT or maybe the Godlyke version. Unfortunately the Spot that I have won't actually power the DT RP500. Biggest Problem for me: The cords are always too short.Has anyone out there found an alternative? Why won't these manufacturer actuallly build a transformer into these things. The weight isn't the issue is it?

[Rock Johnson]

Slightly OT, but the lack of an internal transformer is my biggest problem with the PodXT Live. I had one that had the power source *inside* break off, and so now I'm REALLY careful about it. I wish they'd put the transformer inside and use a regular 3-prong lead like everything else.

IMHO, as weird as it sounds, that's part of why people think of them as toys -- because they don't look like they have a real power source.

[Jarrett]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9159992&type=product&id=1218043634374&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9159992

This work?

[jguss]

It almost works. Actually I use the line 6 power supply to power my Lexicon midi floor controller for the AXE/FX. For the RP500 it's not AC it's DC 9v but the SPOT is not compatible. Maybe its the amperage. I'm not technical enough to know.

[jguss]

Slightly OT, but the lack of an internal transformer is my biggest problem with the PodXT Live. I had one that had the power source *inside* break off, and so now I'm REALLY careful about it. I wish they'd put the transformer inside and use a regular 3-prong lead like everything else.

IMHO, as weird as it sounds, that's part of why people think of them as toys -- because they don't look like they have a real power source.


I think you're exactly right, although I couldn't put my finger on it. The perception with a wall wart is that it isn't professional level equipment. Given that most manufacturers persit in using them, there must be a reason other than cost right?

[BadMelonFarmer]

interference?
Ability to provide different supplies to differnt parts of the world?
Safety - an option to have lower voltage at the front of a stage in case of beer / water?

those would be my guesses, I may be wrong :-)

There are a few options out there, I have all three Eventide stompboxes and buy are those wall warts B I G ! add that to my Pod X3 Live and it's a nightmare!

I ended up buying smaller PSU's for the eventide that were easier to hide.

http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12&zenid=8a100cb750f22053edee7f4ebc5e2c6d

you can use different converters to swap polarity for eventide and some line6 stomps.

The issue then is that a lot of these problem pedals have to be isolated on their own. the eventides and line 6 tonecores make a lot of noise if you but them with other pedals.

Cheers

BMF