05-Jun-2015, 13:26
Antoine-
A few days ago you posted some actual and Devialet spec watt figures. I tried asking a question but somehow it got lost in the power generator ratings fracas. I was wondering if you might be able to answer these today specifically as they relate to Devialet and irrespective of power generation?
Antoine said;
"Again what the numbers mean is that the internal PSU of a Devialet can output 600W continuously (steady long term without overheating/breaking down/etc.) and peaks of 3000W (short term only).
Anyone who owns a simple power usage meter can see that it uses no where near that. My 250 uses 31W playing music inputted through USB @ -25dB volume setting, DPM off!"
A few minutes later I asked the following question:
"Antoine, I have serious doubts about these units, if currently running closer to 30 watts continuous at 'normal' listening volumes being able to run continuously at 20X "31 watts" (~600 watts) power consumption and holding together for any length of time. Hard for me to imagine anything currently running at/near 30 watts at an internal temp of ~45C only running 60-65C rated "safe" operating temperature at 20X your measured power consumption. Seems to me people would start smelling melting plastic, cap wraps, phenolic, insulation and not be able to touch these things without oven mitts within a half hour of power-up. What am I missing?"
Thanks in advance for your response,
Manoet
A few days ago you posted some actual and Devialet spec watt figures. I tried asking a question but somehow it got lost in the power generator ratings fracas. I was wondering if you might be able to answer these today specifically as they relate to Devialet and irrespective of power generation?
Antoine said;
"Again what the numbers mean is that the internal PSU of a Devialet can output 600W continuously (steady long term without overheating/breaking down/etc.) and peaks of 3000W (short term only).
Anyone who owns a simple power usage meter can see that it uses no where near that. My 250 uses 31W playing music inputted through USB @ -25dB volume setting, DPM off!"
A few minutes later I asked the following question:
"Antoine, I have serious doubts about these units, if currently running closer to 30 watts continuous at 'normal' listening volumes being able to run continuously at 20X "31 watts" (~600 watts) power consumption and holding together for any length of time. Hard for me to imagine anything currently running at/near 30 watts at an internal temp of ~45C only running 60-65C rated "safe" operating temperature at 20X your measured power consumption. Seems to me people would start smelling melting plastic, cap wraps, phenolic, insulation and not be able to touch these things without oven mitts within a half hour of power-up. What am I missing?"
Thanks in advance for your response,
Manoet
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