Transformer..? Moving To TheUK


Hey Guys - I'm taking the whole Kitten Kaboodle to the UK this fall. Initially, I would LOVE to find a quality step-down transformer. Eventually, I'll get each piece retrofitted with new internal power supply's... What you think..? Are there good brands out there for quiet clean power for:

 

ARC 160s

ARC Ref 6SE

DCS Rossini Apex

Rossini Clock

128x128jomonhifi

I have moved to Europe, from the USA, twice. Simply bought myself a 2 kW voltage converter/power stabilizer. Worked perfectly for me. You can use something like this:

http://www.eastwestusastore.com/detail-3514-id-577-regulators.html

Alternatively, just buy a 220V-110V transformer and use it with your power conditioner. See my previous post on this subject.

Warning: A lot of Krell, Martin Logan, Mark Levinson etc. equipment have a voltage/frequency sensing chip on the power input board. If it detects the correct voltage but wrong frequency it will not work. I found out the hard way when I tried to run my Krell HTS on a 220V-110V transformer; 110V/50Hz instead of 110V/60Hz.

@jomonhifi

When you relocate to the UK I would highly recommend the purchase of one if these : Not only are you able to set the voltage but also importantly the unit auto detects the frequency required, otherwise your smaller made for US transformers built to 60Hz spec will run a little hotter than normal on UK mains 50Hz .

Should you wish to have the mains transformers swapped out for UK speck speak with Pedro at Absolute Sounds UK.

For your information The guy that owns theartofsound forum is not a HiFi dealer.