Xantech CB60 6 emitter connecting block

[MurrayW]

I got a Xantech CB60 6 emitter connecting block so I could send the IR signal to all of my components that needed it. In the owners manual it states that a power supply is not used if it is being used only as an emitter expander and goes on to state that power supplies can be damaged.

Has anyone tried a power supply? I do not get consistent results on the my VCR which is the 3rd device that is connected to the IR emitter connecting block. Sometimes it works, sometimes doesn't. Do I need a power supply if I intend on expanding to 4 emitters?

thanks,

MurrayW

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[MurrayW]

Anyone have any ideas?

[ElvisIncognito]

It sounds to me like you need a power supply - there's a limit to the USB-UIRT's current output. The fact that Xantech tells you not to use one is flabbergasting. I'd return it and go with the Russound.

[MurrayW]

Thanks Elvis...you have been answering quite a few questions for me lately -- I appreciate it. I pretty much had resolved that I was going to get a power supply and take a chance that this setup would not damage it as "threatened" in the xantech literature.

thanks,
Murray