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iConnectAudio4+ warm even when off?

mistercharliemistercharlie
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I've been meaning to ask this for a while. My iConnectAudio4+ is warm, even when powered off. To get it to cool down, I have to switch it off at the power outlet.

Anyone else have this?

Comments

  • TelefunkyTelefunky

    The iCA+ doesn‘t have 3-pin voltage regulators, but a DC/DC converter chip to control internal power. It‘s a tiny part which emits quite some heat, but that‘s normal and part of it‘s operation.
    This chip must always be on, otherwise the software controlled „off“ state for the rest of the circuit wouldn‘t be possible.
    (I never used the power button, but unplugged the PSU instead)

    Permanent heat of the DC/DC converter isn‘t a problem... frequent on-off switches by disconnecting the PSU might be, though.
    Heat up/cold down cycles put most stress on the circuit.

  • CarnbotCarnbot

    I recommend getting a smart plug to turn it off properly, that's what I use :)

  • mistercharliemistercharlie

    Thanks for these answers. Now I understand why it's doing this. It seems like a waste of power tbh, so I'll move the plug to the power strip I turn off, and power it down at night.

  • auxmuxauxmux

    Interesting, good to know! How does this affect the long term life of the unit?

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