What type of power adapter?

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What type of power adapter?

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I just picked up a cheap PC sub/amp from GW today and it didn't come with a power adapter. Is there an easy way to find out what input this thing requires? It doesn't have any markings on the inside or outside that would tell me a manufacturer or anything. Just blank.

The first thing the power trace touches is a 2200uf, 25V cap if that helps.
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9V is pretty standard on input voltages for speakers. If you have them try 5V,9V, and then 12V.
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And what about amperage? I would imagine that would be important.
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Anything over an amp should be fine.
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Post by Mikeyman64 »

Okay, I found an unused adapter that outputs 5V at 1.5A, it seems to work fine.

Thanks for the info.
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