I have lived overseas for the past 6 years and currently live in Southeast Asia. All my equipment is 120 Volts. I use three 2500 Watt Diamond Series Voltage Transformers to step down from 230 to 120 volts. I have had no problems using these transformers and no issues with sound quality. They are a very reasonably priced option that have worked well for me. Recommend you check with your equipment manufacturers on the frequency change from 60 to 50 hertz to ensure there are no issues. I would expect not, but it's best to check. I do not use a UPS. The equipment I power through these transformers includes an Antipodes DX server, Lampizator Golden Gate DAC, Yamamoto 300B amp and the powered subs in my Zu Definition speakers. Hope this helps.
Moving From USA Overseas... Looking For Advice re: Electrical Service and Gear
hello all,
i'm moving from the USA to Vietnam (220V / 50 hz) and am looking for some advice on the best and safest way to hook up my system out there. the area i'm moving to - district 2 in ho chi minh city - apparently has power outages monthly. any advice on safely running my gear out there would be appreciated.
as you can see, i have no idea what's the best and safest way to run USA spec equipment in Vietnam and would appreciate all inputs and recommendations.
thanks!
Scott
i'm moving from the USA to Vietnam (220V / 50 hz) and am looking for some advice on the best and safest way to hook up my system out there. the area i'm moving to - district 2 in ho chi minh city - apparently has power outages monthly. any advice on safely running my gear out there would be appreciated.
- is it better to have my gear converted to 220V, or simply use a 220V - 120V step down transformer?
- should i use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS / battery backup) or is a good surge protector sufficient?
- is it possible to use a step down transformer in line with a UPS, ie, wall to UPS, UPS to transformer, transformer to gear?
as you can see, i have no idea what's the best and safest way to run USA spec equipment in Vietnam and would appreciate all inputs and recommendations.
thanks!
Scott
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