Power supply for XPS A/B

[Craig_T 0]

Hi,

 

Hope someone can help...

 

I recently bought a variax 500 - no problems with the guitar, powers fine by battery.

 

The problem is that the A/B box does not supply power to the guitar. I suspect its because I have the wrong adapter - can anyone please confirm if its likely that?

 

Symptoms:

 

Plug in and the 1/4" and XLR lights operate fine

Power lamp on the right does not illuminate.

Plug in the guitar - no signal through to amp.

Plug in guitar with battery - signal is fine.

 

The adapter I got with the guitar: INPUT 230v ~/ 50hz/ 100ma and OUTPUT 5.2v=/ 1200ma

 

I have seen that the line 6 power supply has a higher rated output - INPUT of 230z ~/ 50hz / 150mz and OUTPUT 9v=/ 2000ma 18va

 

So, am I correct in thinking that the power supply I have is, at 7v output, just not hot enough and I need to buy an appropriate replacement?

 

Many thanks!

 

Craig

 

 

[TheRealZap 7,367]

The correct power supply is very important the output is AC not DC like most aftermarket power supplies that could damage the guitar. 

What you need is a Line6 px2 power supply. 

[Craig_T 0]

3 minutes ago, TheRealZap said:

The correct power supply is very important the output is AC not DC like most aftermarket power supplies that could damage the guitar. 

What you need is a Line6 px2 power supply. 

 

Many thanks @TheRealZap

 

I'll get that on order today!