DC vs AC/DC power supplies

[Rothko]

Are there any practical differences between this Harley Benton power supply with a DC external adapter https://www.thomann.de/intl/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_5_pro.htm and this AC one with a kettle lead https://www.thomann.de/intl/harley_benton_powerplant_iso_1ac_pro_modular.htm ?

 

The DC one has slightly more power options, but a kettle lead feels a bit more robust. This will probably only power a couple of pedals at the most, but I want to be able to cover any future eventualities.

[Mudpup]

Personally I prefer a kettle lead - they just feel a bit more robust and there’s always a chance of an adaptor going pop at a gig. 

Edited February 25, 2022 by Mudpup

[Delberthot]

I've just bought the second one to power my higher powered pedals plus I can also power my HB Powerplant using an extension out of the other end of the Iso-1. So only 1 mains cable to plug in.

 

I also agree that despite always looking after my gear I prefer the sturdier iec mains lead to a smaller adapter

[Rothko]

OK, ta. The only advantage of the DC one is that it has 9/12/18v 500Ma option on a couple of the outs, while the kettled one is all 9v 500Ma. But I'm pretty unlikely to need 12v, and a kettle does feel better.