@rbull11 - Which one did you get? Can you post a link. Since it was my idea, I'll take a look and see if I can find something better. (I have a few ideas.)
-Jeff
Thoughts on using a smart plug on intergrated amp.
I listen to music mostly at night before bed. My intergrated amp doesn't have a signal sense and doesn't turn off after music stops playing so when I wake up in the middle of the night I shut it off. What are your thoughts of using a smart plug on the amp so I can set a sleep timer? What effect if any will it have on the audio? Will it cause any issues to the amp by turning power on/off this way?
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jeffbij, I just discovered my WiiM pro has a 12V trigger, all I need to get is a 2.5mm to 3.5mm mono cable. As far as the power supply I tried, I was told that with no load it’ll show the higher voltage. I hooked it up , but it did not turn the amp on. AC-DC Linear Power Supply 12V DC @ 500mA; 3.5 MALE (+) center polarity is what I tried. I ordered it from https://www.acdcpowershack.com/ |
I would have thought that would have worked unless it was running too high of an initial voltage. 500 mA should be more than enough to work. It might require a "regulated" power supply that will keep the voltage between 5V and 12V regardless of a load being present. That said, using the WiiM Pro as a trigger is a logical next step. I'm running a variation of this idea to voice control both my bedroom and office systems by triggering the power conditioner(s) on and off. Let us know how the WiiM works out. - Jeff |
jeffbij , todays discoveries, I had an e-mail sent to Micromega and they told me the trigger ports were the opposite of the labeling due to a manufacturing issue, so i was plugged in to the output not input. I rehooked the power supply up and the trigger turned unit on but not off. The 12Vdc takes a long time to discharge when I shut off smart plug or disconnect from power. I have a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable coming tomorrow so we'll see how it works with the WiiM Pro. |
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