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110V to 230V power conversions

Hello, I'm new here...just looking through some of your systems; there's some crazy stuff there.

Anyway, I thought I'd take advantage of the favourable exchange rate at the moment and get some hifi stuff from the US.

Does anyone have experience of converting from US [110V] to UK [230V]. I'm thinking in particular of Pass Labs X600 and X1, and possibly a Sony SCD-1...?

How much would it cost roughty to convert? Does the cost depend a lot on what component it is?

Thanks!
nautiliser
proy
48 posts
 
The CDP no problem ,

the Pass 600 I wouldn't do it, just pay the fee to convert.
A proper transformer will probably cost more thatn converting.

e-mail me if you need any info
nautiliser OP
4 posts
 
Thanks for your responses guys. So, the conversion sounds easier/cheaper than I thought it would be....and if it's not I can always just use a transformer. Proy/anyone do you have any idea of the cost of converting; would I be looking at $50 or $500 or what?

Thanks again
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Nautiliser...
If the unit has a switch, the cost is zero.
If there is a jumper plug, perhaps internal, cost is trivial. Pop the cover and take a look.
If the transformer has split primary winding (almost all equipment does) the (fair) cost is 1/2 hour of labor.
If the transformer is not split winding, get a different piece of equipment.
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