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Etheregen - doesn't seem right that it gets so hot, dangerous? Unpredictable?

This network device as glorious as it may be gets extremely hot, almost burning to the touch. Something doesn't seem right about that.

Is there a good alternative to using this thing, it was about $600 which isn't cheap. Optical connectivity which I like seems to be a good thing.

Frankly I'm not sure what the value is it with it vs something else that may be operationally more healthy to use.  So I disconnected it because the heat level seems kind of dangerous.  I have no confidence that it will Control itself and get absolutely and dangerously too hot in the future.

jumia

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sns
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On spec page at Uptone states runs at 118-126F, so seems normal for the device. I suspect it would run lower temp with 7v vs 12v.

sns
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You think etherregen hot, try 845 SET amp, damn thing is wonderful space heater in winter, summer forgetaboutit.

sns
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Many years ago I discovered over at audiophilestyle forum,  devices that run at various voltages will take the higher voltage and throw excess off as heat, lower voltages will consume more of supplied voltage, thus, less waste and heat. On the other hand, some claim better sound quality with higher voltage lps on these devices. I've never heard a noticeable change in sound quality.

 

As for current draw, I've learned many years ago to over spec my lps, therefore, lps  can supply more current than device it powers requires. Lps runs cooler not working to supply max amp it's capable of. Recent thread here on premature failures of Uptone Lps 1, I suspect due to it's very limited amperage output, its straining to supply needed amps to devices its powering, this mean greater heat, heat is enemy of reliability, durability. I've been powering my router for many years with way over spec lps, this on 24/7 high amp draw device, lps and router runs cool, no issues. Same with every single lps and device I'm powering, all run relatively cool with proper lps voltage and amperage match to device it's powering.

 

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