tube amp ( earmax pro ) voltage problem , need a fast help .

[boodi]

I need to know how to power proper an Earmax Pro amp ( std. running by 110v ) since i am in Europe ( 220v )

Should i mod something ?
Should i buy a different power amp ..?

thanks a lot for any help

 

[boodi]

help

 

[morgan jones]

The easiest solution would simply be to buy a 220V to 110V autotransformer. To power your Earmax Pro, only a tiddly one will be needed.

 

[boodi]

I'm afraid of loosing somet. on the signal path with it

 

[morgan jones]

Quote:

Originally Posted by boodi I'm afraid of loosing somet. on the signal path with it

Not half as much as you will lose if you can't apply power at all...

 

[boodi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgan jones Not half as much as you will lose if you can't apply power at all...

right ( true )...
other options ?
diyers help

 

[rickcr42]

see if you can identify the transformer and download the manufacturers data sheet

many times the transformer can be re-wired for 120/220 use on the primary side and the colors will be in the sheet

Many transformers have this feature because it is an aid to manufactureres toi just change a connection according to which country it is shipped to rather than use an entirely different part

all else fails contact the amp maker for suggestions

good luck

 

[boodi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickcr42 see if you can identify the transformer and download the manufacturers data sheet many times the transformer can be re-wired for 120/220 use on the primary side and the colors will be in the sheet Many transformers have this feature because it is an aid to manufactureres toi just change a connection according to which country it is shipped to rather than use an entirely different part all else fails contact the amp maker for suggestions good luck

thanks , helpful
but
transformer has got no nothing on , being the earmax pro wuite manufactured .Data sheet unexistent .
I can't find the manufacturer home page neither .

 

[rickcr42]

when looking at the transformer are there more than two connections on the AC side ?

If yes then it can be done but you have to contact the manufacturere for the connection diagram