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Arcam 8 with British power cord

I was recently sent an Arcam alpha 8 cd player from England.
It has the three prong European power cord and I assume is set up for DC power. Would it be expensive to convert it for US usage?
Thanks
pmd58
acas
2 posts
 
read the back of the unit, it will say 240 volt AC 50Hz. It may have a switch on the back for dual voltage but I doubt it. In order for it to work in the US you will need a step up transformer but don't take my word for it, wait for a few more posts to come through and also post this on "Audio Asylum.com".
pmd58 OP
1 posts
 
Thanks, guys. I just looked on the back and it is listed at 230v.
vantageaudio
182 posts
 
If you can get a qualified audio repairman to look at the unit they can advise if the unit is easily modified from 230vac to 115vac or will require a transformer change. Or as Asacas suggests, try and get a step-up transformer and ensure it has a wattage rating higher than the watts rating on the Arcam data plate. Regards, Richard.
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