Topping A30 power supply recommendations?

[jvdamdshdt]

Hey everyone, I am asking for your help to find a power supply for my topping a30. I bought the item form Shenzhenaudio and they sent me a euro unit. I've waited for a month and I have given up hope on them sending me a power supply. I need something that works in the US. I don't know where to start or where I could buy something like this from. I uploaded two photos.
Thanks everyone.

 

[PRR]

That is a truly messy thing to duplicate, and probably unique.

To the point that _I_ would instead get a 120V:230V AC voltage converter (travel converter). It must be a transformer. It must say "for electronics". It will be about 50 Watts output. (If you find 1,000 Watts out these are only for heaters, hair irons, etc!). It will probably have a Schuko-compatible outlet on the 230V side (and US plug on the wall side).

 

[PRR]

Random search found this typical product at the expected price. 4 stars, but a lot of people don't buy these for the right reasons. The typical 35W long-term rating covers the ~~30VA rating of your Topping wart. This one has a "brand", but I suspect most of these come off the same few factories with the same internal guts but various dress-ups.

Travel Smart by Conair 50-Watt Reverse Transformer, "allows 220-240V appliances to work on 110-120V"

 

[jvdamdshdt]

That is a truly messy thing to duplicate, and probably unique.

To the point that _I_ would instead get a 120V:230V AC voltage converter (travel converter). It must be a transformer. It must say "for electronics". It will be about 50 Watts output. (If you find 1,000 Watts out these are only for heaters, hair irons, etc!). It will probably have a Schuko-compatible outlet on the 230V side (and US plug on the wall side).

Thanks for the information. Would a higher wattage cause damage to the unit?

 

[PRR]

What means "higher"?

These "travel converters" are rarely seen over 50W.

A different product in a box is available for quite large loads, and at large prices. And is really more than you need for a headphone amp.

There are also "travel converters" rated 1000W or 1500W. These are NOT for electronics!! However I just realized you can not buy these for 115V-to-230V. You can buy these to "convert" 230V to a chopped power which averages out to "120V". Hair-curlers and other heaters "may" work fine this way. It is disastrous for electronics. The first part-second of full 230V into a 120V device may blow it up. If it survives, the constant off/on cycling sure will screw up the audio, and probably stress things to death.

 

[jvdamdshdt]

What means "higher"?

These "travel converters" are rarely seen over 50W.

A different product in a box is available for quite large loads, and at large prices. And is really more than you need for a headphone amp.

There are also "travel converters" rated 1000W or 1500W. These are NOT for electronics!! However I just realized you can not buy these for 115V-to-230V. You can buy these to "convert" 230V to a chopped power which averages out to "120V". Hair-curlers and other heaters "may" work fine this way. It is disastrous for electronics. The first part-second of full 230V into a 120V device may blow it up. If it survives, the constant off/on cycling sure will screw up the audio, and probably stress things to death.

For example, buying a 1000W converter for a 50W electronic. Would that cause any damage or will the 50W electronic use 50W of the 1000W. I went with your recommendation and bought the conair travel converter, my question above was just my curiosity. Thanks again.

 

[PRR]

Such as this?

Massive over-size "damages" your wallet and your back. But $60 and 20 pounds is not horrible. And the electronics should be fine.