Power Supply for MicroBR

[henwrench]

Anyone out there using a NONE PSA power supply? As in not the 'official' Boss version. If so, what voltage and what polarity? I've got a unit that I can change the voltage and polarity, but the Boss manual gives no clues as to the polarity used. I don't wanna blow up my baby. Maybe 64 is the guy to help me here....?

                                               henwrench

[mr2kewl]

what would the "Boss" power supply set you back?

my guess is a lot less than a new MBR if an "Un" official power supply poops on you day.

[henwrench]

what would the "Boss" power supply set you back?

   Believe it or not, I'm having trouble actually finding a Boss PSA!

                                         henwrench

[mr2kewl]

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Boss-PSA120S-ADAPTER?sku=155555

don't know if you're in the states or accross the pond.

or... the exchange rate for that matter.

[Oldrottenhead]

i got one from sound control when i bought my mbr, used it about once, i really solely on rechargable batteries, one less wire to worry about. its not a boss psa but was what the music store guy had in stock and it worked. as to where it is, its somewhere in my house will try and find it.

[Flash Harry]

USe the Boss one. The MBR is so sensitive to input voltage fluctuations, and there have been units destroyed by PSU's tried by members on here. The connector is an unusual size too, falling between two of the 'standard' sizes.

Some Sound Control shops have been taken over by PMT (yes I know) and the local one to me is still doing Boss and Roland gear.

£20 - saves much heartache. I use mine nearly all of the time.

[henwrench]

USe the Boss one. The MBR is so sensitive to input voltage fluctuations, and there have been units destroyed by PSU's tried by members on here. The connector is an unusual size too, falling between two of the 'standard' sizes.

    Thanks Flash (saviour of the universe) thats all I needed to know!

                                                 henwrench

[64Guitars]

Anyone out there using a NONE PSA power supply? As in not the 'official' Boss version. If so, what voltage and what polarity? I've got a unit that I can change the voltage and polarity, but the Boss manual gives no clues as to the polarity used. I don't wanna blow up my baby. Maybe 64 is the guy to help me here....?

Many users have fried their Micro BR by using the wrong power adapter. So you're taking a risk by not using the Boss PSA adapter, but it is possible if you make certain that your adapter has the right specifications. The details are on my FAQ page.

Believe it or not, I'm having trouble actually finding a Boss PSA!

Have you tried this shop in Truro?  http://www.city-music.co.uk/page13.html

Or you can order from Express Music for £24.99 inc VAT with free delivery in mainland UK.

http://www.expressmusicstore.co.uk/products.asp?code=41768

[henwrench]

Thanks for the links, 64! And Truro is only about a 45 mins drive East from here, its also the nearest place with a good old fashioned 'record shop' (remember those?) so I go up once in a while to satisfy my CD shelves.

                                             henwrench

[nathanclarke]

I bought a normal volt changeable ac adapter from ebay for £5.99 and it works perfect. I actually bought another one after i found out it works just incase one breaks and i cant get another.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mains-AC-DC-Multi-Adaptor-3V-4-5V-6V-7-5V-9V-12V-300mA_W0QQitemZ230430260899QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item35a6b6bea3