Changing from European to American power supply on clearaudio emotion TT


Recently I purchased a clearaudio emotion TT on eBay from a European seller for what I thought was a great price. However, upon arrival I realized that it's motor is rigged for European voltage and not compatible with American voltage. NChanging a power chord did not fix the issue as the platter spins at somewhere near 40 rpm which leaves records sounding like the chipmunks. Is it possible to change the motor? Is there anyone familiar with clearaudio products that could let me know what solutions are available? eBay issued a no fault refund to both me and the seller so I essentially got the TT for free but I would really love to get it up and running as it would be a massive upgrade for me.

Cheers and thanks for reading,

Shane

oldshanelistens

Not sure about the specific Clearaudio model you have but sometimes there is a way to change the voltage internally on turntables. If you have the means to open the underside or wherever you can gain access to the motor area, you might get lucky and see a voltage adjustment switch. On older turntables in the 70/80s it was readily available on turntables we bought in Europe from the military post exchanges. 
 

Is it an external power supply? If so, then also check the power supply to see if you can switch it. I had the same issue with an external power supply but had to take my power supply to a general electronics electrician to get the conversion. 
 

Not sure if a motor change is required if you can switch the voltage in the on board or external power supply. 

 

You probably need a transformer to supply 240V tor the table (european voltage), however the AC frequency in Europe is 50Hz vs. US 60Hz and this might be a problem.

BTW, you did not know about difference in AC power in US and Europe?

It seems that  you are happy about having it for nothing. Wow! Nice moral compass.

knock1

... the AC frequency in Europe is 50Hz vs. US 60Hz and this might be a problem ...

It looks like the Clearaudio uses a synchronous motor so that's going to be an issue unless perhaps he can change the motor pulley.

There are voltage conversion systems available that will convert 110V to 220v but they require your plugging into two separate outlets that are out of phase to each other.

This could be very awkward because the required out of phase outlet might be quite a distance away.