Advice on finding a 10v adaptor?

recall · 6th August 2011

Hello,

I have strange request for some advice from technically capable people.

I have an old Akai S20 sampler which I really like the sound of. Unfortunately a considerate friend managed to lose the original PSU for it a couple of years ago and it's been dormant ever since.

I've contacted Akai/Numark who were unable to help, and periodically I search ebay for a PSU but to no avail. I am now wondering if it is possible to find a generic power supply for it.

I have done a few hours research and what I require is:

output 10v - 800ma or 850ma - center positive

Now apparently the original Super Nintendo (SNES) had a similar PSU according to people over at the Akai MPC Forum but I cannot verify this.

I have searched google using 'bold' spec above and have been unable to find a suitable transformer.

Would any of you know what to do, surely it must be possible to find one?

Thanks in advance,

Iwan

PS: I am in the UK

oxide54 · 6th August 2011

DC ? or AC?

if its DC? and its a wall wart then just go to argos and buy one with a voltage switch on it changeable connectors, there reversible to allow center negative or positive, and different sizes.

PRH · 7th August 2011

If you finally can not find a power supply, then consider building one from a kit. There are plenty around the globe. Here's an example from Maplin: K18231A Power Supply : Miscellaneous Kits : Maplin

You could power it with, say, a 12VAC plug pack.

Good luck.

Paul

recall · 7th August 2011

Hello,

It's DC. I can't seem to find a switching PSU which has a 10v "stop" on it.

johnnyc · 7th August 2011

Would Akai be willing to give you a schematic? 10V is a bit rare, 9V and 12V is more common. One of those might be suitable depending on what is inside the sampler.

manzini · 7th August 2011

Check from some AC/DC for very old motorola's cellphone.

Motorota startac (older versions) on ebay or radioshack, beware before buy because was a jungle of models/mA/volts.

MooseHead · 24th January 2012

Sorry for the resurrection, but apparently a US Sega Game Gear power adapter works perfectly.
850mA, 10V DC, center positive.

EDIT:
This should work quite well, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Nintendo.../dp/B000SOTPYK
Also for use in EU, just get a travel adapter.

6th August 2011	#1
recall Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: west wales Posts: 1,756 Thread Starter	Advice on finding a 10v adaptor? Hello, I have strange request for some advice from technically capable people. I have an old Akai S20 sampler which I really like the sound of. Unfortunately a considerate friend managed to lose the original PSU for it a couple of years ago and it's been dormant ever since. I've contacted Akai/Numark who were unable to help, and periodically I search ebay for a PSU but to no avail. I am now wondering if it is possible to find a generic power supply for it. I have done a few hours research and what I require is: output 10v - 800ma or 850ma - center positive Now apparently the original Super Nintendo (SNES) had a similar PSU according to people over at the Akai MPC Forum but I cannot verify this. I have searched google using 'bold' spec above and have been unable to find a suitable transformer. Would any of you know what to do, surely it must be possible to find one? Thanks in advance, Iwan PS: I am in the UK __________________ For Sale UK/EU/WORLD: DUY Everpack Native Bundle £120 MCDSP Synth One HD £85, Revolver LE £45 Soundtoys Speed HD £65 Studiomaster 6-2-1 - offers? Last edited by recall; 6th August 2011 at 10:15 PM.. Reason: UK

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6th August 2011	#2
oxide54 Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,011	DC ? or AC? if its DC? and its a wall wart then just go to argos and buy one with a voltage switch on it changeable connectors, there reversible to allow center negative or positive, and different sizes.

7th August 2011	#3
PRH Gear nut Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 146	If you finally can not find a power supply, then consider building one from a kit. There are plenty around the globe. Here's an example from Maplin: K18231A Power Supply : Miscellaneous Kits : Maplin You could power it with, say, a 12VAC plug pack. Good luck. Paul

7th August 2011	#5
johnnyc Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,006	Would Akai be willing to give you a schematic? 10V is a bit rare, 9V and 12V is more common. One of those might be suitable depending on what is inside the sampler.

7th August 2011	#6
manzini Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 182	Check from some AC/DC for very old motorola's cellphone. Motorota startac (older versions) on ebay or radioshack, beware before buy because was a jungle of models/mA/volts.

24th January 2012	#7
MooseHead Gear interested Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 10	Sorry for the resurrection, but apparently a US Sega Game Gear power adapter works perfectly. 850mA, 10V DC, center positive. EDIT: This should work quite well, too. http://www.amazon.com/Super-Nintendo.../dp/B000SOTPYK Also for use in EU, just get a travel adapter.