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Accuphase voltage conversion

I have a Japanese market Accuphase E-370 for which I plan to use an external voltage converter for 120v.    Looking inside this Integrated, it no longer appears to have the jumpers which allowed easy voltage conversion.    Are all the new Accuphase products similar?     Does anyone know how to change the voltage internally?   Thanks 
pip555
czarivey
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I assume you must replace transformer. "Authorized" dealers will charge arm/leg for it.
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jafant
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pip-

consult Accuphase for the proper info on this matter.
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
czarivey
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Bear in mind that local Accuphase distributor won’t be very happy knowing that you have Japanese unit. By their terms it’s "Unauthorized" and they will simply refuse to provide service.
Contact Japanese service provider preferably via Japanese website.
Tell you’ve moved to USA using Japanese and not English.
The other simpler way is to wire 240V dedicated line out of the distribution box. Thus no internal mods needed.
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georgehifi
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If you have no switches or fuses to change the mains voltage all is not lost.

It all depends if the mains transformer has the number of wires on the "primary side" of it to be able to be reconfigured for different mains voltages, you need a tech to look and see if it has. If so it can be as small as a 15min job.

Cheers George

pip555 OP
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Thanks for all the replies.  From what I have read on other forums, the Accuphase transformer is multi-tap (therefore multi voltage), so in theory, all one should have to do is rearrange the transformer wires.  All I require is a photo, or a schematic of someone who has a 120v version.  

When I purchased this unit, I knew that being from the gray market, I would not have access to service or assistance from Accuphase.    I don't mind using a step down transformer, but I am curious how to convert this unit internally.    


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