any DAB radios mains powered not transformer plug

Chino

Big_Graeme wrote: »

I've a John Lewis own brand one, it comes with a small USB plug similar to an iPhone one and connects to the radio with a mini USB.

But the OP is:

gamston wrote: »

looking for mains powered with the transformers inside the radio, like old radios used to be

bsod

wrap some tape around them if you're so heavy handed, they need some force to break.

Big_Graeme

Chino wrote: »

But the OP is:

The conversation has moved on, do keep up...

There are very few DAB radios that use internal PSU's for reasons stated above.

prowla

In what way has the conversation moved on?
The original question still stands (though perhaps the distinction between a transformer and a switched-mode PSU may be moot).

roddydogs

Can only assume the op is swinging the plug around by the wire!

gamston

just to let you know, I got one of those 13 amp plugs with a usb outlet at 5 volts, and a usb to barrel connector for around £4, off ebay radios now working

grumbler

steviebabes wrote: »

...due to safety ... issues.

I am pretty sure this has nothing to do with safety.
IMO, it's just simpler/cheaper for manufacturers to make identical devices with different external PSUs for different countries.
Like prowla above, I hate external PSUs, especially for monitors and printers (luckily, thing of the past I believe). IMO, the only justification for them is, indeed, safety, if the device can be used, say, in a bathroom, or portability - if the device can be used without PSU like, say, a laptop.