# 65W Power Adapter for Louder and Amped products
19V 3.42A 65W 5.5X2.5mm power adapter for TPA31XX and TAS58XX based devices
- **Seller:** [Sonocotta store](https://www.lectronz.com/stores/sonocotta), Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
- **Price:** $20.00 (USD, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Categories:** Power
- **Product page:** https://www.lectronz.com/products/power-adapter-for-louder-and-amped-products
## Options
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## Description
# What is it
This is a power adapter that is recommended to be used with the Louder and Amped series of ESP32 and Raspberry Pi-based devices. Originally, this power adapter comes from ASUS laptops, but after testing and comparing different models, I stopped at this one as it produces no hearable noise or hissing, good power figures, and stable work with D-class amps
# Features
- Color: Black
- Compatible Boards: see below
- Input: 100-240V /50-60Hz
- Output: 19V 3.42A
- Adapter Power: 65W
- Plug Tip Size: 5.5mm*2.5mm
- Certified: FCC, CE, UKCA
# Compatibility list
## ESP32 Boards
- [Louder-ESP32](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-esp32) and [Louder ESP32 Plus](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-esp32-plus)
- [Louder Esparagus](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-esparagus) (DUAL model can also be used with USB-PD power adapters)
- [Amped ESP32](https://lectronz.com/products/amped-esp32) and [Amped ESP32 Plus](https://lectronz.com/products/amped-esp32-plus)
- [Amped Esparagus](https://lectronz.com/products/amped-esparagus) (DUAL model can also be used with USB-PD power adapters)
## Raspberry boards
- [Louder Raspberry Hat](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-raspberry-hat) and [Louder Raspberry Hat Plus](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-raspberry-hat-plus)
- [Louder Raspberry Pi Media Center](https://lectronz.com/products/louder-raspberry-media-center) (DUAL model can also be used with USB-PD power adapters)
- [Amped Raspberry Pi Hat](https://lectronz.com/products/amped-raspberry-hat)
- [Amped Raspberry Pi Media Center](https://lectronz.com/products/amped-raspberry-media-center)
## Adapter Capability
- **Input Power (adapter):** 65 W
- **Usable Audio Output Power (80% efficiency):**
`65 W × 0.8 ≈ 52 W total`
This **52 W** is the total continuous power available for all audio combined.
## Key Formulas
- RMS Voltage:
`V_RMS = sqrt(P × R)`
- Output Current:
`I = sqrt(P / R)`
Where:
- `P` = power per speaker (W)
- `R` = speaker impedance (Ω)
## Single Speaker (PBTL mode)
If only **one speaker** is connected, it can use the full ~52 W:
| Impedance | Power | VRMS | Current |
|----------|------|----------------|---------|
| **2 Ω** | 52 W | ~10.2 V | ~5.1 A |
| **4 Ω** | 52 W | ~14.4 V | ~3.6 A |
| **6 Ω** | 52 W | ~17.7 V | ~3.0 A |
| **8 Ω** | 52 W | ~20.4 V ⚠️ | ~2.6 A |
⚠️ *Note:* At **8 Ω**, required voltage exceeds the 19 V supply, so actual power will be limited below 52 W.
## Two Speakers (Stereo Configuration)
With **two speakers**, power splits across channels:
- **~26 W per channel**
| Impedance | Power (per ch) | VRMS | Current (per ch) |
|----------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
| **2 Ω** | 26 W | ~7.2 V | ~3.6 A |
| **4 Ω** | 26 W | ~10.2 V | ~2.6 A |
| **6 Ω** | 26 W | ~12.5 V | ~2.1 A |
| **8 Ω** | 26 W | ~14.4 V | ~1.8 A |
## Practical Observations
- The **19 V supply voltage** becomes the limiting factor at higher impedances (especially **8 Ω**).
- Lower impedance speakers (**2–4 Ω**) allow higher current draw and better utilization of available power.
- The adapter is **well-matched for 2×20–30 W systems**, depending on speaker impedance.
- Real-world output will vary depending on:
- amplifier design (BTL, Class-D behavior)
- thermal limits
- power supply sag under load
## Final Notes
- Avoid significantly exceeding the voltage requirements of your speakers. For smaller speakers, use DAC/AMP gain settings to reduce the voltage swing over the speakers.
- This **19 V / 65 W adapter is a strong match for mid-power stereo systems**, but not intended for high-power (>50 W per channel) setups.
- Always leave **headroom (~10–20%)** to prevent clipping and distortion.
## Connector specs
[Barrel jack used](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/AC-DC-Power-Connectors_XKB-Connectivity-DC-044D-2-5A-2-0-SMT_C397342.html) is spaced at 6mm hole/2mm pin, which is typically 5.5/2.5mm jack on the male side.
The screw terminal is connected in parallel to the barrel jack; you can use either interchangeably.
On the latest boards (starting from Amped-ESP32), I switched to [barrel jack with thick middle pin](https://jlcpcb.com/partdetail/XUNPU-DC_044AA250/C720576) with a **2.5mm pin**, it’s a bit unusual but still common enough in the laptop world. It is far more comfortable in handling high currents, and importantly, much more sturdy and resistant to desoldering.
## Shipping policy
Most orders are shipped the next business day morning. All shipments are tracked. Delivery time in the EU is 3-7 days, outside 2-3 weeks, depending on the distance. After 30 days, the package is considered lost - reach out for a refund or replacement.