120v to 240v Adapter to power Amp in USA

Right on the running a new independent circuit with 12-2 for a 240. That’s what I would do. 

Also, Stereo5 I co reacted Atoll and they said they can be made to order with the 120v, but once they figured out I was from the USA trying to order an amp from France that costs $1000 and have it be made with 120v they wouldn’t do it. They said to go through the only distributor in the US because they don’t want to circumvent him. However, he charges $1900.

240v just scares the crap out of me. So that’s an interesting point. I could get a double pole breaker for the panel but then I assume I will still need a plug adapter.

As far as the step up or step down, wouldn’t it be a step up since I need to go from 120v to 240v? Plus the website describes the step up as using a coffee maker from Europe in the USA.

The transformer is $165 for the 500 watt. I should either change my plan and buy something else or wait for a better deal used than is available right now. 

I had already paid and everything and they made the dealer from France refund my money. All amps are made to order and they wouldn’t do it even though I said I would pay extra for the 120v option. Still waiting for the refund to go through. 

The distributor in the US is super nice and knowledgeable but I don’t think overcharging because you have a monopoly is very cool. These things go for €839 all day long all over Europe. 

Yeah I think a whole circuit is a bit much. I would probably just do a transformer but I’m not sure if it presents a fire hazard to leave it on all of the time. 

Im starting to think maybe I should just stick with a 120v amp and call France again tomorrow and ask why I haven’t seen the Paypal refund hit yet.