answer:Amperage does matter. if you do not use the proper amperage for a certain device, it will either “fry” again or not work at all. i had this problem with an extended volume control on a hearing phone for my deaf mother. i could not find the proper amperage AC adapter to run the device. i took the phone to Radio Shack and they solved the problem….pronto. Take your device to Radio Shack. they have ways of determining which AC adapter is correct. they also have the best selection of AC adapters i have ever seen. they were very helpful at RS.