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I need to adapt a Hegel HD 25 DAC to 12 volts.

Does anyone know someone who can make a good power supply to do this.

It is for a high end car application..nice Mercedes, McIntosh 1000 watt amps (2), Scan Speak Drivers etc.., parametric EQ- I'm throwing everything at this one. I have a Apogee Mini DAC which can run off of 12 volts , which does sound good... but I prefer the Hegel.

I don't want to just use a 12volt-110volt Inverter... even a nice one like the Morning Star Suresine 300 watt inverter...

Why? because if by chance your hot 110 volt lead grounds out to your cars 12volt chassis you FRY all of your car's computers.

Also because of ground loop issues. I am located in the Newport Beach area of California.

Why not post this in a car audio forum? Most of those guys wouldn't know high end...and most wouldn't understand how critical a good CLEAN power supply is for sound ...their answer for everything is "Just turn it up louder".

I know Vinnie from Red Wine Audio could likely make one...but he is very busy now.

So anyone else out there?

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johnhaines
mechans
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I think Butler Audio makes car audio. I remember they offered a car tube amp at one time.
rhljazz
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Or you could buy a Chord Hugo which is (self) battery powered and will run 8 hrs or so before requiring a recharge. It may not be the answer if you have it tucked in an area with no access.
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pbnaudio
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"Why? because if by chance your hot 110 volt lead grounds out to your cars 12volt chassis you FRY all of your car's computers."

Would that not be the case with any 110V power supply installed in a vehicle ?

Best of Luck

Peter
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