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120v to 240v Adapter to power Amp in USA

I ordered an Atoll amp from France only to realize they make it for 240v, even the ones they ship to the US. There is only 1 US distributor and they charge DOUBLE! Is there any risk in purchasing the amp and buying an $8 120v to 240v adapter to run the amp in the US?

Does this mean if somebody gets shocked from it it’s a full 240v?

Some of the adapter plugs on Amazon do not look like actual transformers, so I’m not sure how they work. 


craigert
inna
7,296 posts
 
DON’T DO IT !
What you want is a step-up transformer. I would try this - https://acupwr.com/
No personal experience but I read good things about them. I would get more power than required by your amp’s full power. Some say - double the power, though this particular company claims that it is not necessary with their transformers.
analogluvr
859 posts
 
 Just change your wiring so it's 240 V. Very easy to do, depends how far you are from your panel.   American stoves and dryer's are at 2:40. I would guess that it might actually sound better at the higher voltage is well. 
gdnrbob
4,442 posts
 
Isn't it a step down transformer that you need?
In any case, I think inna is correct. 
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analogluvr
859 posts
 
No it's made for 240 and American is120. If you use a step up it may be starved for current. That's not the best way to do it. 
analogluvr
859 posts
 
You could do it and it will work buts it's not th best way
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