No need to send the amps back to BAT. Get the transformers instead. My guess is that the transformers should be $300 each (plus shipping/tax).
Step Transformer for BAT VK150 m can it work
Hi there
I want to buy these BAT amps and can get a good deal in the US, where I am unfortunately not from so I have a voltage problem; I can send them to BAT to change the transformers but that is too expensive. Can a step up transformer work and if so do any of you have recommendations?
Thanks
I want to buy these BAT amps and can get a good deal in the US, where I am unfortunately not from so I have a voltage problem; I can send them to BAT to change the transformers but that is too expensive. Can a step up transformer work and if so do any of you have recommendations?
Thanks
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Willemanel, Having BAT swap transformers would be ideal, but this isolation transformer will operate the BAT, provided you choose the higher rating. Comments about 50/60 HZ are correct, I don't know if the BAT will operate at 50 HZ and be fine or not. My guess is it will, you have to decide how much you want to spend. http://www.hammondmfg.com/289T.htm I use this same transformer, except I bought the model that drops USA (125 V) down to Japan (100 V) for my turntable. The highest rated isolation transformer on the page is about $430.00 at Electronic Depot. That's where I bought mine. |
I'm aware of that, it's typical for Hammond isolation transformer. Look at this link for explanation http://www.hammondmfg.com/linadpt.htm I did not use the adaptor as my turntable is a two wire (no separate ground) system. Off the topic but related, I have no ground on any of my four VTL 750s, they sound better without. I cannot speak for BAT. |
IMO isolation transformer is a wrong route. It is fine for stuff that doesn't need a lot of current - DACs, CDPs or the TT you mentioned. Then you can easily get sth with multiple VA rating of your unit. For a pair of BAT monos, you would need a 4-5kV one, if sound quality is not to be significantly compromised. 5kV transformer is neither cheap, nor silent (you would have to move it into another room). |
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