AC adaptor question

[someone]

I need an AC adaptor for my Sony CD walkman. Apparently the one I need is a AC-E45A 4.5V AC mains power supply wall adapter. I contacted a company online which was advertising this product and they have sent me a different product, model no. GD-ACA-FU5VS. This is a 100V-240V adaptor but the output is DC 5V 2A. I plugged it into my walkman and connected it to the wall and it appears to work OK. I am concerned about it being 5V though, instead of 4.5V. Does this matter and should I send it back?

someone

[Dave Plowman (News)]

The initial voltage from 3 fresh 1.5v dry cells will exceed 5 volts, and the walkman will have voltage regulation, so my guess is don't worry.

[Geo]

Sound like a common problem (ABC Product via Amazon UK)

6 reviews:- company on Ebay selling same PSU (40 negs in last 12 months) - although they do there state "compatible".

[NT]

4.5v ac is an unusual adaptor output, and would give about 6v or more dc. I'd say its more likely a mistake has been made and its 4.5v dc output. If the walkman takes 3 cells, the original adaptor will be 4.5v. 5v isnt going to harm it, and will give you an extra milliwatt of audio power out..

NT

[someone]

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message news: [e-mail]...

Thanks for your reply. Following your reassurance I have been using this adapter now for a week or so with no problems so I guess everything's OK.

someone

[PeterC]

This thread came to mind yesterday: I bought a new shaver from Lidl (works very well BTW) and the adaptor is 4.4V - input is 100 - 250V AC, 50 - 60Hz. Seems that such voltage is more common than I tought as I hadn't known of it until this thread.

[Dave Plowman (News)]

That will be a charger rather than a PS designed to replace dry batteries?

[PeterC]

er, yes, I think. It said that it had AA rechargeable cells (high capacity:

1.2Ah!) and I was hoping that I could, if necessary, swap them for Eneloops but there are 2 strips to peel off (and might not go back) and 4 screws. As it is claimed to do 90 min. on a charge that'll do for now.