Craig_T Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_T Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgiff Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I have the XPS A/B on my pedalboard, along with the boat anchor power supply (see photo). I would love to get rid of that power supply if there is some other way to power the switch from eg a Cioks 7 power supply that I can use for the rest of my pedals. Is there a solution that does not require that boat anchor? IMG_3628.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 The only other power supplies I've found that work with the A/B were also boat anchors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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