Power supply for 12v amps

[edouble101 314]

I will be using car audio amps in my garage. No more than a 40a draw. Will this type of power supply work for what I will be using it for? I do not want a noisy power supply introducing distortion.

 

Before it is mentioned I do not want to use a regular home audio amp.

[jonbearsmt 919]

 you will  need batteries for a reserve,   i have done this a few times, even built a few sound rooms for audio companies this way.. i have learned alot the hard way.

[shizzzon 461]

That looks like a Meanwell.  You have to make your own AC power cord for those.

 

also, look at the required AC voltage to so you know which phase to wire to.

 

I run a sundown 100.2 on just a 20a power supply.

 

I didn't need all the power so i used an ammeter to set current output to not exceed power supply's capability.

 

Pulling more than 6A from the sundown amp, things start to move and eventually fall off the shelves so i keep it turned down.

[edouble101 314]

 you will  need batteries for a reserve,   i have done this a few times, even built a few sound rooms for audio companies this way.. i have learned alot the hard way.

 

I will not be using any batteries. No matter. Thanks though!

 

 

That looks like a Meanwell.  You have to make your own AC power cord for those.

 

also, look at the required AC voltage to so you know which phase to wire to.

 

I run a sundown 100.2 on just a 20a power supply.

 

I didn't need all the power so i used an ammeter to set current output to not exceed power supply's capability.

 

Pulling more than 6A from the sundown amp, things start to move and eventually fall off the shelves so i keep it turned down.

 

No problem with making the cord. I should have asked if this will introduce distortion in the amp?

[jonbearsmt 919]

 you may not need to if you plan to keep it at a low volume , but if your going to be listing to it loud  or moderately loud for long terms then you will, other wise it will cook the power supply ..im assuming you will be running a sub ?

 

  i learned that the hard way, 

[Impious 1,476]

How many amplifiers are you running?

 

If you were running two amps, for example, you might be able purchase THIS and THIS which combined is 46A but only $100, 20% cheaper than the one you linked. 

 

Good thing about PE also is if you wire them up and run into noise issues, you should be able to return them pretty easily.  And their tech support is awesome, if you wanted to call & discuss the supplies with them.

[edouble101 314]

 you may not need to if you plan to keep it at a low volume , but if your going to be listing to it loud  or moderately loud for long terms then you will, other wise it will cook the power supply ..im assuming you will be running a sub ?

 

  i learned that the hard way, 

 

Two book shelf speakers (8 ohm) and a sub  (4 ohm). I am not running a lot of power but may come close to a 40a draw. I will be using two amps. Would using two power supply's be ok instead of having batteries as well?

[edouble101 314]

How many amplifiers are you running?

 

If you were running two amps, for example, you might be able purchase THIS and THIS which combined is 46A but only $100, 20% cheaper than the one you linked. 

 

Good thing about PE also is if you wire them up and run into noise issues, you should be able to return them pretty easily.  And their tech support is awesome, if you wanted to call & discuss the supplies with them.

 

Yes! That is what I was thinking in my previous post! 

 

Thanks for the links.

[Dictator 39]

..i mean you can get a used behringer 2500 for under 200..shipped put out a solid 1500rms!!!

 

makes my OA 18's RUMBLE! 

[edouble101 314]

No doubt.

 

 

See I gotta crush on old school car audio amps that need to be used 

[Shogen 325]

No doubt.

 

 

See I gotta crush on old school car audio amps that need to be used 

lol..... wish I had some paper... I love the amps you have!

[Dictator 39]

what's a "Crush old school" amp? i like the OG amps.

Edited April 15, 2013 by Dictator

[edouble101 314]

Personification.