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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

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cleeds
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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.

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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.

 

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Transformers don't change frequency.  The best suggestion you've been offered is to change pully's.  that requires that either you can calculate the right pully size and bets or the OEM has done it for you.  A bit tricky as the effective diameter of the pully is its rolling diameter that might be slightly different than it's measured diameter.  good luck.

Jerry

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