Is this supposed to be plugged into a wall outlet or powered just via the USB cable?
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It must be plugged in with the provided adapter. Look at crutchfield, you can see more pictures. Amazon obviously has better price. This is not meant to be portable to take with you. If you're looking to do that. You may want to check out the following.Cambridge - DACMagic XSMeridian - Explorer USB DACArcam rPAC Personal Audio Converter USB DAC/Headphone Amp
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Power for this unit is plug in on back. This is a socket/pin which is labelled as the usual (6 or 12 volt in through the supplied power cord.
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It's AC power only, in other words, you need to plug in to the wall socket.
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This item only comes with a mini usb cable as shown. If you want to be able to charge it through a wall outlet you will need to pick up a wall charger to plug your usb cable into.
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It is not USB powered, you plug it into a regular power outlet. It does come with a carrying case for easy transport, though. It's larger and heavier than most "portable" drives. Good drive.
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Completely powered via USB. Has a double USB cable to plug into two USB ports should your computer not supply enough power. Works like a champ.
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i think its just a slight one it plugs up via Usb instead of wall outlet which was apparently a design flaw in the last one
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Steven it is USB powered but comes with a second USB cable to provide extra power if required. In my experience it seems to be needed. Regards John Docherty.
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No, it plugs in. When I first saw it, I assumed it was battery-powered (and weak), or even manual. But it plugs into a standard outlet, and is plenty powerful.
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No its powered all the time. Has a surge protector too. I have two and will be getting more.
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No it just plugs directly into a 120v wall outlet. No USB or micro USB outlets
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It can be powered either way. A power adapter is included in the box as well.
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Yes, it plugs into a standard wall outlet. It also has a cord to connect it to your computer, but I have not used it.
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It has to be plugged into the computer using it's USB cord. That is also how it gets it's power.
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Hi, It has a power converter that comes with it. It's a regular wall outlet plug in.
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It is powered through the USB port. Just plug into the USB port and it is ready to work.
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If I understand your question, the power to my laptop is directly plugged into the wall, not the docking station.
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I never used mine so I don't know but I think you plug it into a regular outlet.