[zzz]

Went to the Fry's today and got myself one of them `Heavy-Duty Step-up/Step-down Power Transformer` that can do 110->220 and vice-versa (they didn't have any transformers that take 120 as an input). And of course when I tested it at work, the output was 240V... So I'm wondering, is it safe? Anyone tried using European amps with such transformers in North America?

 

[taoster]

in australia we use 240v. i havent encountered any problems using european products as most products has input voltage 220-240v.

im curious if a transformer affects the quality of the sound especially for audio eq where psu is of such importance.

 

[zzz]

Thanks. Yeah, I'm curious about the transformer too, but again, given that the signal passes through at least a dozen transformers before coming here, I hope for the best. For the price, HP4 should have a decent regulated supply anyway.

 

[zzz]

Ah, just re-read the original Nik's for sale ad, and it states that the amp is 240V version. Should be safe then... I really-really hope

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[Nik]

Hi zzz,

are you recieving my e-mail? Please replay soon.

Nik

 

[lini]

zzz: I wouldn't expect any problems with that. As far as I know, the nominal voltage for GB is 240 V, anyway. For Germany it's 220 V, but in fact it's usually around 235 V.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Anders]

lini,
What I have seen the voltage is normalised by EU regulations to 230V in the entire EU. We had 220V before in Sweden, but now it is 230V. I have measured 230V on my wall outlet. Should be the same in Germany. UK had 240V but should have turned it down a little bit. Not all countries may have implemented this yet.

I haven't tested but read that external transformers may interfere with sound quality.

 

[namhkim]

I’m getting a Felix tube amp from UK (230v) to here USA (120v). I contacted them, but they weren’t helpful.
Can I use an up transformer like this one to power it? UMI 110V to 220V Step Up Voltage Converter 500W

Or does anyone have a recommendable electric technician?