Did you try Radio Shaft, I mean Shack?

Tony did you try Frankieve? I believe he is a dealer for Zoom products.

A replacement from Zoom is nearly $40 the last time I checked.

Gary

I think you can use a generic 5V adapter, so long as it gives you 1A or greater. The only issue being getting the correct low voltage output connector size, of which more below.

A bit of crawling around amazon reveals the spec of the AD-14 adapter to be:

Input Voltage Range 100-240V/50-60Hz
Output Amps 1.0A
Output Voltage 5V
Sleeve/Tip Configuration Tip: Positive, Sleeve: Negative
Manufacturer Part Number ZAD0014D

Then stumbled across http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=150794.0 which suggests:

Zoom h4n / 5v / Size B, 4.00mm OD × 1.70mm ID / Center pin (+) Ring (-) / Normal Polarity

4.00 x 1.70 is a little smaller than the popular plugs but not unknown - my local supplier has the things http://cpc.farnell.com/_/777-343/1-7mm-dc-power-plugs-sr/dp/CN05722 , A lot of the generic supplies have a selection of plugs so your luck could be in!

John ... thank you for your efforts ... much appreciated ...

Got what I needed ... thanks to all of you for your help ...

so what was the final buying option T?

e-bay ... and I couldn't believe how fast things were delivered - two different 'plugs' from two different vendors ordered Friday, received today ... thanks guys ...

Nice!!

Tony, now you know why we get the big bucks. Just make that check payable to Gary's Boating And Retirement Fund...;)

Good luck,

Gary