Moving to the UK - Need Transformer
@bhvf We live in Miami right now. Planning on the move for May 2022. The collective wisdom here sounds like the best thing to do is have the ARC pieces converted here. I’ll reach out to ARC customer service and see what they advise. I’ll reach out to DCS customer service to ask them if they can convert the Bartok for me. Thanks for all the info and advice. |
I've no idea your living space in Manchester, but have lived and worked in Europe for some years and know first hand flat space limitations. I moved around Austria and each space was quite studio small compared to what Americans expect. But then, you may be in a full cottage for that matter. Your ARC equipment alone is quite physically large and coming in at over 150 lbs. shipping weight if my calculations are correct. You are accepting that shipping that far does not ensure safe transit. And what if you need repair on any of the pieces? I know I'm wandering off the OP question, but why not consider having fun at audio shops in Manchester and assembling a cool compact British system there? We all think differently, just my two cents. I could be way off base. Have fun with the fish and chips and spotted dick. |
@celtic66 Thanks for your thoughts…! We’re planning on buying a house outside Manchester…so I’m hoping to create an office/listening room there. The amp and pre amp and DAC all sit on a rolling custom rack that doesn’t take up too much space…but your thoughts are noted…! I’m already nuts for buying what I have…!! |
The ARC gear ships all around the world, so give them a call. It does not need to go to Minnesota… Any competent apprentice can do it.z I got the PrimaLuna transformer drawing to switch to 230v. My older ARC I have not investigated, and the AI pre were the ones that wanted $750. At 750 I’ll use a transformer. Run it on 230vac if you CAN, it will sound better. Many of us know that you get more power and less loss when running equipment on higher voltage. My BS meter just pegged with ^that^ Input. Many of us know that you get more power and less loss when running equipment on higher voltage Are those the people running 2 and 4 ohm speakers? Or the ones running 16 ohm speakers? |
I lived in Manchester UK from 76 to 98. I went to UMIST there. Where in Manchester are you moving to ? Cheshire, Stockport, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow & Handforth are fantastic places to live in. BTW, UK is 240 Volts, not 220. In any case, do not buy cheap & dangerous Chinese crap. Get these: https://acupwr.com/ And make absolutely sure they are rated for 50Hz. Otherwise, they will overheat. You will pay more but you wont be sorry, even better, you will not be electrocuted. |
