MyVolts step-up power tips

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https://myvolts.com/StepUpPower

Looks like myvolts has released a new line of power accessories that they say are much more powerful than their old cables.

I had previously asked them if a rip cord could power a syntakt, and I got mixed answers from their website before they eventually said it couldn’t. Now they claim their new power tip can power an A4.

Seems like a nice new solution for people on the go. I might check one out for my syntakt, though I suspect I’ll need a larger battery. 20 bucks usd is reasonable.

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These look neat! Tiny USB-C PD adapters.

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I use the BirdCords ones. USB PD (power delivery) is way better for this because it is designed to safely supply way more power, up to 100W+.

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These kind of USB-C PD adapters are passive as it’s the power supply doing the voltage conversion. You can get the same since years for 10 times less:

I’ve been using these to power my ST/DN/DT, no issues. I even have a 20V that power a 80w projector.

You should put the price in a quality power supply when using any of these adapters though.

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Thanks for the tip! If it’s that simple, maybe I’ll check those out instead.

I’ve never really liked aliexpress, and the cheapest on amazon (not substantially better) are $10. That’s still cheaper, but myvolts has a bogo code right now. Might still get myvolts plugs at the discounted rate.

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I worry about using cheapo USB-C widgets with expensive gear, in case they don’t have proper voltage control or whatever. BirdCords are only €20 each, and they’ve been flawless for me.

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Thanks for sharing. I was wondering why those MyVolts adapters were so expensive since it’s clearly the powerbank/adapter which is doing the work.
Same pricing gap with the cables with embedded metering.

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I’ve been using the old myvolts with my octatrack forever, seems fine.

But the new one seems more convenient.

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I worry about the active components (ie the power supply here), the adapters are passive, you could build your own for about the same price with off the shelf pieces (~2$). BirdCords/MyVolts comes from the same Chinese factories FWIW. What you’re paying for is mostly marketing, storage and distribution with a premium.