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Help!! Bought Rega TT in the UK and now cant use it in the U.S.

So I bought a Rega Planar 2 through Amazon U.K. because it was $175 cheaper than anywhere in the U.S. I feel stupid now because I did not think about the power supply. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to what some of my options are to be able to use the TT here in the U.S. I dont want to make the wrong move and burn the motor in the TT.
Im not to savy when it comes to electricity so your guidance is appreciated. Thanks
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edwinf OP
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Thank you all for the responses. I am just going to return it and save myself more headaches. As one of you said If I try to sell it its gonna be close to impossible.  I will be purchasing the U.S. version after I receive my refund. By the way since I will be returning it I now have the opportunity to get something else. Any recommendations on a great entry level TT for the money? Thanks
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noromance
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If you'd bought in the UK from the US, you'd be fleeced by UK customs fees, delays, and paperwork. 
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noromance
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Schiit Sol?
lohanimal
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It's not a voltage step down you need - you need to either:

a. regenerate 60hz to 50hz, 
b. get a smaller pulley
c. get a power supply with pitch control such as one by Bernard Fuss

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phoenixengr
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If it's a new Planar 2, it uses a 24VAC motor;  it would come with a 220V to 24VAC wall wart.  You will need to replace the wall wart with a 120V to 24VAC version and get the correct pulley for 60Hz operation.  The pulley will have to come from Rega, a Rega dealer or VAR like GrooveTracer.  The wall wart can be purchased from Rega, Mouser, Digikey or a number of sources on e-Bay.
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