Strymon Timeline MA

hotpickups

I was wondering before I try it out myself. Would it do any harm if I power my Timeline with the 250ma port from my PP2+ although the strymon manual says 300ma to power it? I've heard somewhere that it would work ok but just wanted to be sure that it's advisable here first.

Thanks

Gagaryn

From the Strymon support site - 

Can I power a TimeLine with a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ Power Supply?

While TimeLine may operate with a PP2+ under some circumstances we don’t recommend it. TimeLine requires 300mA and PP2+ only provides 250mA.

A better solution would be to use the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital power supply which offers several 9V DC high current output outlets.

hotpickups

Yes I've read that Gagaryn but was wondering if they were just covering themselves as they do

GIJoe

It might not harm your timeline, but, if it is drawing that much current it will break your PP2+

Gagaryn

Well given that they say that the PP2+ is fine for everything apart from the Timeline, I reckon their must be a valid reason for their recommendation not too use it. You've probably seen this FAQ too, but just in case - 

Can I use a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+?

All pedals (except TimeLine):

You can, but please take these precautions:

First, make sure the dip switch on the bottom of your Pedal Power is set to the NORMAL (9V) position. Do not subject your Strymon pedal to any voltage above 9V. Doing so will damage your pedal and void your warranty.

El Capistan, Brigadier, blueSky, Lex, Ola, and Orbit, require a minimum of 250mA. You will need to use output 5 or 6 on your Pedal Power 2+. OB.1 requires 20mA, so you can use outlets 1 through 4. Make sure to use the Pedal Power 2+, the original Pedal Power 2 does not provide enough mA.

A better solution would be to use the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital power supply which offers several 9V DC high current output outlets.

hotpickups

You know what, I'm going to leave well alone. If it ain't broke don't fix it that's my motto

crunchman

I read somewhere (maybe TGP) that the Timeline only uses the full300mA if you are using MIDI.  If you are not using MIDI it was only around 250mA.  If you google it you'll probably find it.

I'm using a Hot Stone Deluxe to power mine.  That gives 400mA on a couple of the outputs.

hotpickups

Ah then I'll need the ma. I'm using midi now