# MeanWell DC/DC 100v to 12V converter for Stereo **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [May 11, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031 "2019-05-11T15:27:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/1 "2019-05-11T15:27:25Z")
Looking for some input on the following: I am wanting to run a stereo and amps off the primary 98v lithium pack using the DC/DC converter in the link below. So as not to have to install a separate 12v car battery and charge it separately. Yes, I know the onboard DC/DC can do 20 - 30 amps but I have other things planned for those amps (lights, camera, etc) I am concerned with the possibility of ground loop noise or other interference not being the primary ground of the cart. Has anyone done this? Should I be concerned about feedback/whine? Any input is welcome. [https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/RSD-300D-12.shtml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIof7lgKT44QIVj8DACh0YZgDiEAQYAiABEgIhhfD\_BwE](https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/RSD-300D-12.shtml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIof7lgKT44QIVj8DACh0YZgDiEAQYAiABEgIhhfD_BwE) ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/2 "2019-05-11T15:46:45Z")
Wow, that is a neat converter. I don’t understand the low price for a meanwell. Common practice is grounding 12v systems to frame. Don’t see a problem trying it both ways. Isolated or grounded. Now if you could find a dc-ac with a wide range input. ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/3 "2019-05-11T16:01:50Z")
Agreed, MeanWell makes good stuff from my past expericances in saltwater tanks and LED drivers. What would you use the DC to AC for? ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/4 "2019-05-11T17:27:25Z")
Ac outlets on car for power tools etc. ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/5 "2019-05-13T18:18:19Z")
You mean something like this? > **[US $44.08 |96V/110V DC to AC 110V/220V 150W pure sine wave inverter, small...](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150W-96V-110VDC-110V-220VAC-Surge-Power-300W-Pure-Sine-Wave-Inverter-Off-Grid-Solar-Wind/779493568.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.199.550a2092Vwfesc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_2_10065_10130_10068_10890_10547_319_10546_317_10548_10545_10696_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_537_536_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_52%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=920d762b-47e1-492c-93ba-2e9c2846f25a-32&algo_pvid=920d762b-47e1-492c-93ba-2e9c2846f25a)** > > Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/meanwell-dc-dc-100v-to-12v-converter-for-stereo/16031/6 "2019-05-13T18:58:12Z")
Yes, but wider input range. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/d/d044bc725ecf3e4cc78319ee70820f4815bb5cfa.png)