Can I use a regular 12v DC power adapter for Encore 5?

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AY
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ayay
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Posted July 16, 2023 at 05:06 GMT
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Hi,

Can I use a regular 12v DC power adapter for Encore 5? I lost my original B&O power adapter.  I'm thinking to modify the DC power cable.

1. What voltage is required? 12v? 5v?    Do I require 2 separate voltages to power up?

2. What's   IR   at pin 4?

 

I don't require to link to external speakers or such, I'm only using the headphones OUT jack. So just looking to power up the Encore 5 will do.

thanks in Advanced!

 
AY
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ayay
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Posted July 16, 2023 at 20:49 GMT
Edited July 16, 2023 at 20:49 GMT
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i realised my connector is this...

does anyone knows which pin goes to which?
MA
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Madskp
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Posted July 17, 2023 at 06:41 GMT
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I would suspect that 2 of the pins is Ground and probably internally connected.

If you have a multimeter you could do some continuity testing to find out if any of them is connected.

hope this could help you a little

Location: Denmark

BE
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beoandy
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Posted July 17, 2023 at 21:47 GMT
Edited July 17, 2023 at 21:47 GMT
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