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AlanH  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2014 3:49:33 AM(UTC)
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Hi,
I'm a dj with two cdjs, and I plan to build two Buffalo-IIIse DACs, each with Legato I/V stages, one for each cdj. I'm planning to house the two DACs together in a 2u chassis and I'm wondering if I will need a mains connection for each, or is it possible to design the unit in such a way as to have just the one a/c power connection?

Reason I ask is that I have an Isonoe discrete linear-regulated power supply and I'd like to know if I could use it to power both DACs. The power supply has two outputs, one of which is used to power an Isonoe eq. Could I use the spare output to power both my DACs? It'll power most items that run on +/- 18v rails. Isonoe LRPS

Couple of pics of Isonoe power supply:

Cheers,

Al

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LeonvB  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2014 6:37:01 PM(UTC)
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An 18V PSU is not a good choice for powering the boards. I would suggest using the LCDPS for powering 2 DAC boards if you want to keep things simple. A single HP BP will propably provide enough output for 2 Legato I/V stages. And yes, as long as you don't overload the IEC you can use a single connector for power input.

Note: please read the guide before proceeding.
AlanH  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:46:13 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the quick and helpful reply. Yes I thought that would probably be the case, just wanted to be absolutely sure there was no way before continuing
miero  
#4 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2014 7:28:22 AM(UTC)
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Notice: Placing two sets of Buffalo + Trident regulators + Legato and power supplies for this all in the single case might require either active cooling or well though placement, because generated heat will not be insignificant.

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AlanH  
#5 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2014 11:21:58 PM(UTC)
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Thanks miero, I plan on fan cooling for the enclosure
Brian Donegan  
#6 Posted : Sunday, November 23, 2014 1:39:55 PM(UTC)
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If you are using a LCDPS, you will not have extreme heat issues. Passive cooling with a vented case will be sufficient.
AlanH  
#7 Posted : Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:12:09 AM(UTC)
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Ahh that's good to know. Will it be ok in a rack with other stuff that gets a bit warm...?
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