Voodoo Lab Power Plus 2, purchased one hooked it the POP, puff of smoke |
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May 5 2014, 04:04 PM
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Voodoo Labs unit dead or the MXR (carbon copy) dead?
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May 5 2014, 07:06 PM
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I get skeptical when people mention inexpensive power supplies. It just seems like it needs to be a piece that some quality components are put into. There's a lot of great options out there now.
And I've never heard any complaints about the JOYO one you mentioned and it probably works great, but, Some things to me are worth a little bit of an investment to not have to worry about. But that pedal power blew for this guy, so who knows.  Anyone use the CIOKS stuff? Seems to be the new hottness. QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ May 5 2014, 05:07 PM)  EEGAD!!!!! Sounds like what happens when you plug the wrong power in the wrong slot. It could be a faulty unit though, I 'd check all your pedals with batts to see if anything got fried. Was the voodoo used by chance? The only unit I've ever owned is the rebranded joyo and it was only $35 but it's been solid as a rock.  -------------------- Rock and Roll Lover. Vintage Ampeg collector. Soon to be new father.
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May 5 2014, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE (dcz702 @ May 5 2014, 09:33 PM) The box the voodoo came in was not wrapped in plastic and not sealed so maybe it was used. Don't know. Hopefully the new one I get works or I'm not gonna be happy. I hate it when they sell "used" stuff as new in the stores  If someone has taken it home, it can't be really considered as new and there might be a reason the person returned it. Also do the store owners really check if the returned unit works? In most cases no. Hope you get a new one which works nicely soon 
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May 5 2014, 11:13 PM
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Case in point
The Voodoo Pedal Power (way more pricey than the joyo) BLEW UP!!! (could just be a faulty unit, still) Meanwhile the cheapy Joyo, never a moments trouble. Just goes to again show.."Higher Price Doesn't Always Mean Better Quality" To each his own. Some folks like putting money in to power supplies as KLAISAINE mentioned. Makes em feel better So far, the joyo is the only one I"ve worked with. I did wads of research before buying and it was the hands down winner price/performance. QUOTE (SeeJay @ May 5 2014, 02:06 PM) I get skeptical when people mention inexpensive power supplies. It just seems like it needs to be a piece that some quality components are put into. There's a lot of great options out there now.
And I've never heard any complaints about the JOYO one you mentioned and it probably works great, but, Some things to me are worth a little bit of an investment to not have to worry about. But that pedal power blew for this guy, so who knows. Anyone use the CIOKS stuff? Seems to be the new hottness. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: May 5 2014, 11:15 PM |
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May 6 2014, 12:22 AM
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Sometimes stuff doesn't work.
It does suck when it's a pricey piece of gear. If the VL was sold as new and it wasn't then obviously the previous owner either got a bad unit or broke that one. My only reason for recommending it is that I've had 2 VLPPs since the late 90s, both used HEAVILY (by me) since then and I've never had an issue. Same with the t-rex FTs. *I've never had a failure with any power supply, of any price point, ever - so ... that one in a million thing. This post has been edited by klasaine: May 6 2014, 12:24 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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May 6 2014, 04:25 AM
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1) I would never trust anything a guy at GC says (I hate that place). Seriously, very few ever have any clue what they're talking about at all especially when it comes to specs on electronics.
2) None of your pedals are remotely out of the ordinary. I am curious what reverb pedal you're using that draws 100 ma? 3) Each out on the PP2 is at least 100 ma as the VL literature says. 4) Without seeing all your gear and your set-up I don't want to say anything else. I doubt it but 'maybe' one of your pedals is acting weird(?). As I say I've had two PPs since the 90s and I never even think about what I plug into them other than if a pedal needs ACA power (which is not most of them). This post has been edited by klasaine: May 6 2014, 04:27 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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May 6 2014, 06:58 AM
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Glad it's working out!
Gear problems are a drag especially when you think you're doing everything right and then you get contradictory info and/or a faulty piece of gear. Very frustrating. I figured the verb was either a Line 6 or a TC. Those pull about 100 ma. I use a TC 'flashback' delay on a board and never had an issue. I'm sure it too draws a max of 100 ma. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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May 7 2014, 03:50 PM
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Glad it's working out. Time to post a pic!
-------------------- Rock and Roll Lover. Vintage Ampeg collector. Soon to be new father.
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