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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
craigert OP
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I had already paid and everything and they made the dealer from France refund my money. All amps are made to order and they wouldn’t do it even though I said I would pay extra for the 120v option. Still waiting for the refund to go through. 

The distributor in the US is super nice and knowledgeable but I don’t think overcharging because you have a monopoly is very cool. These things go for €839 all day long all over Europe. 
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I do believe that you can get an outlet in your home for 240 volt.  My dryer and other large appliances were plugged into them.  I don't know if that is the same outlet needed for your amp.
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imhififan
2,211 posts
 
What you need is a voltage step up/down transformer/converter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VVXN2SR/ref=psdc_10967761_t1_B00FHIF8KC

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inna
7,319 posts
 
That's another option, sure, but if $165 for a transformer is too much then paying electrician may be no less or more. Besides, what if he doesn't like the amp and sell it in a month ? Transformer might somewhat degrade the sound... 
What about the frequency of those 240 V circuits ? Does it matter for that particular amp ?
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