Doepfer

> I thought i ask the experts.
>
> I have a Dark Energy (Bought in Germany, shipped to the US).
>
> The specs say it is rated for;  (12...15V AC, min. 400mA)
>
> Now i have an extra AC adapter, rated at 16v, 1000ma).
>
> Is it advisable not to use this adapter. I'm not worried about
> the 1000ma. But i am hesitant about the extra 1volt above the
> specs (note: device came with a 12v, 550ma.)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Greetings.
>
> A

You may try it out and nothing can be damaged. But there may occur an
excessive inside the housing as the voltage regulators have to burn more
power. As said - nothing can be damaged but there may occur temperature
stability problems (e.g. the 1V/Oct scale or the frequency offset of the VCO
may change a bit over the time). Consequently I'd recommend to find a 12V AC
but temporarily the 16V AC supply may be used.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer