Can I use this power supply with the Elk PD9?

[electron]

Thinking of upgrading my power supply powering the PD9, and finally found a cheap one:

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/cate...gi?item=PS-1226

Does anyone see a problem with this unit?

Thanks!

 

[jeffx]

how about something more beefy like one of these:

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?we...ectGroup_ID=427

 

[electron]

Those are pretty big, if size wasn't an issue, I would have gone with a computer power supply. Unfortunately I Don't have much space, and was hoping to replace the current wall wart (about 1A@12VDC). The only thing I am not sure about is that AllElectronics.com mentions it is a switching power supply. Would there be a reason not to go with this power supply?

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I believe a switching power supply would work because the Elk supplies themselves are switching (vs. linear) as shown here.

FEATURES:

• Switching Power Supply, no transformer needed.
• Auto Reset “fuseless†Overload Protection (PTC).
• Three (3) Individual PTC Protected Power Outputs.
• Master Power On/Off Switch.
• Built-in Low Battery Cutoff Circuit.
• Visual Power Indicators.
• AC and DC Surge Suppression.
• Includes Six foot AC Power Cord.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty.

I would be nice if All Electronics would list the ripple/noise in their specifications though.