Amp Power Supply

Amp Power Supply
I've heard a pc power supply is good for running a car amp. How many will it take before it becomes too much?

I want to power a car amp in the house and have heard a pc power supply can be a good source. How much will it take before it becomes too much to handle and i have to start using a second power supply?

Go to maplins, you can buy power supplys for gaming pc's up to 500 amps cheaply.
PC transformers are excellent for audio applications as they give a very smooth supply that minimizes background noise, if you wanted to you could also run a USB hub from the 5v side for an ipod or mp3 player.

A look at what is currently available on eBay

POWER SUPPLY BOARD FOR AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER / AMP + UPC1237 SPEAKER PROTECTION
POWER SUPPLY BOARD FOR AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER / AMP + UPC1237 SPEAKER PROTECTION
US $25.80
COMPAQ Laptop power supply charger LE-9702A 19V 3.16amp CM 2000 2010 2020
COMPAQ Laptop power supply charger LE-9702A 19V 3.16amp CM 2000 2010 2020
US $10.00
Motorola Micor Power 30 Amp Power Supply TPN1110B
Motorola Micor Power 30 Amp Power Supply TPN1110B
US $29.99
Astron Power Supply 13.8 VDC 37 Amp Continuous M# RM-50M-Tested OK-Used
Astron Power Supply 13.8 VDC 37 Amp Continuous M# RM-50M-Tested OK-Used
US $127.50
Schober power supply amp 5U4 tube
Schober power supply amp 5U4 tube
US $35.00
Allen Bradley Control Logix 10 Slot Chassis and 1756-PA75 13 Amp Power Supply
Allen Bradley Control Logix 10 Slot Chassis and 1756-PA75 13 Amp Power Supply
US $500.00
400 Watt Voltage Range 9.5 to15.5 VDC 36 Amp HAM and CB Radio Power Supply 13.8V
400 Watt Voltage Range 9.5 to15.5 VDC 36 Amp HAM and CB Radio Power Supply 13.8V
US $64.00
400 Watt Adjustable Voltage 9.5 - 15.5 VDC 36 Amp Power Supply 12V
400 Watt Adjustable Voltage 9.5 - 15.5 VDC 36 Amp Power Supply 12V
US $64.00
Silent Knight 5499 Fire Power supply. 9 Amps, 4 Circuit, Never Opened, Deal. Wow
Silent Knight 5499 Fire Power supply. 9 Amps, 4 Circuit, Never Opened, Deal. Wow
US $299.00
Wilson DC/DC 12V Power Supply-iDEN Amp PN 859919
Wilson DC/DC 12V Power Supply-iDEN Amp PN 859919
US $22.95
Vanco 13.8 VDC bench power supply 2 amp
Vanco 13.8 VDC bench power supply 2 amp
US $19.95
Black Pyramid 10amp Power Supply W/LED Condition Indicators
Black Pyramid 10amp Power Supply W/LED Condition Indicators
US $101.99
Pyramid PS26KX 115V AC 500W 22Amp Power Supply W/Overload Protection
Pyramid PS26KX 115V AC 500W 22Amp Power Supply W/Overload Protection
US $212.99
OPTO 22 Part SNAP-PS5  Power Supply 5 V @ 4 AMP NEW in box
OPTO 22 Part SNAP-PS5 Power Supply 5 V @ 4 AMP NEW in box
US $125.00
Pyramid PS8KX 6 Amp Power Supply
Pyramid PS8KX 6 Amp Power Supply
US $55.00
12 Volt DC RC Charger Power Supply 21 Amps 252 Watts
12 Volt DC RC Charger Power Supply 21 Amps 252 Watts
US $59.99
Kenwood 20 Amp Power Supply
Kenwood 20 Amp Power Supply
US $65.00
6 AMP Power Supply J802 120VAC/60HZ w/Power Cord WORKING FREE SHIPPING
6 AMP Power Supply J802 120VAC/60HZ w/Power Cord WORKING FREE SHIPPING
US $99.99
Vintage Lowrey Berkshire TBO-1 organ amp power supply PSU 1960s
Vintage Lowrey Berkshire TBO-1 organ amp power supply PSU 1960s
US $59.99
12 Volt DC RC Charger Power Supply 39 Amps 468 Watts
12 Volt DC RC Charger Power Supply 39 Amps 468 Watts
US $59.99
Altronix SMP3CTX Power Supply/Charger - 12VDC or 24VDC at 2.5 amp, encl. 13.5
Altronix SMP3CTX Power Supply/Charger - 12VDC or 24VDC at 2.5 amp, encl. 13.5"H
US $20.00
20 AMP ASTRON RS-20A POWER SUPPLY HAM, CB RADIO
20 AMP ASTRON RS-20A POWER SUPPLY HAM, CB RADIO
US $99.99
Radio Shack Regulated POWER SUPPLY 3 AMP 13.8 vdc Power Supply Great Condition
Radio Shack Regulated POWER SUPPLY 3 AMP 13.8 vdc Power Supply Great Condition
US $11.88
IDEC Power Supply 90 W 24 VDC 3.75 Amp PS5R-SE24
IDEC Power Supply 90 W 24 VDC 3.75 Amp PS5R-SE24
US $140.00

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