Step Down transformer W/Asian/Euro Integrated amps


I am looking to purchase an integrated amp from Asia or Europe that only comes in 220 volt (I live in North America). Is anybody out there using a step down transformer with a 220 volt integated or amp? I have heard that this is commonly done with cd players. I am not sure if it will work with an amp. Will it degrade the sound? Any advice would be helpful.
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Hi, I used one on a Chinese amp with no apparent issues. No way to do an A/B comparison, so I cannot say if the sound was degraded. Probably not.
I rigged up a homemade extension cord from my dryer outlet. (please don't tell my home owners insurance company) It worked fine.