12V Triggering a 1077

[Clepto]

So, from the 1077 manual:

"The jack labeled IN is for connecting the 3.5mm Plug/Cable carrying a +12 volt trigger signal to turn the amplifier on and off...
This input accepts any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from 3 volts to 30 volts.

So does this mean I can actually use a 3V AC Adapter instead of a 12V one? I'm basically looking to hook up an AC Adapter to my receiver's switched power outlet, and figured I should use the lowest power rating possible.

For anyone that's done something similar, have you tried using different voltage settings?

[Kevin D]

Yes, anything thing in that range AC or DC will work. I would stay away from the extreme ends due to variances in unregulated supplies. IE, a 5v AC or DC would be fine, a 3v may or may not trip it consistently.

Kevin D.

[Clepto]

Ah, thanks for the info. I actually got an adapter that has switchable voltage, from 1.5V - 12V, so I think I'll have my bases covered (:

[Clepto]

Ironically, when I finally went to hook up my receiver to my amp, I notive a '12v controll output' on my receiver... And lo and behold, it functions as a 12v trigger for my amp...

However, when I switch to analog inputs (for sacd/dvd-a) it goes dark. I don't think it's an _actual_ 12v trigger, but I'm not postive...

Anyone ever run into something like that? It's odd since it behaves normally as a 12v trigger, except for when i activate the multichannel inputs on the receiver.