Can DC input to AC output work?

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surfdivision
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Can DC input to AC output work?

Post by surfdivision » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:33 am

I'm planning to order a drum box Boss DR 660, but I can't find an european PSU adapter for it. It's input is: 500mA 12V AC input. However, I have some AC-DC adapter around, with interchangable voltage and polarity, and I can set it to work at 12V DC. It's current is 1000mA max, I know more ampers can't hurt....right?

Anyway, is it safe to use it, since DR660 takes AC input, but my PSU adapter is delivering DC?
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Re: Can DC input to AC output work?

Post by jorri » Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:02 pm

It might not work. But more importantly its risky right, it might be converted to DC anyway and work, BUT then it might fry it although that's less likely with AC into DC....a new adapter is less than a new drum machine in the end.

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Re: Can DC input to AC output work?

Post by surfdivision » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:43 pm

You're probably right, I'll try and find one with OEM adapter.
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