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Accuphase E-560 Voltage Conversion 100v to 230v

Hello All

I have just placed an order with a Japanese company to supply me with an Accuphase E-560 Integrated Amplifier. The obvious reason to order a Japanese (100v) Model is Price. I need to use it in the UK (230v 50hz). My initial thought was to use it with a Step down Transformer. However, I am getting increasingly concerned with idea.

I would really appreciate if someone can share their experience on the following:

1. Is there a performance issue with Step Down Transformer.
2. Has anyone used a Balanced Power supply with this Amp.
3. Advice on choosing Step down transformer.

And Most importantly:

4. Can it be converted to work on Higher Main Voltage of UK/EU/US.

Please share your thoughts.

Thanks

Kam
onenippon
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jedinite24
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Hi Onenippon

Sorry for the stupid questions but have you reached out to Accuphase or an Accuphase dealer about an E-560 voltage conversion? If so what did they say or did they not respond to your inquiry? That stinks if they have not gotten back to you.
onenippon OP
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No luck yet! Neither is very helpful.
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chinkwan
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If you send me a pic of your transformer taps, i might be able to help.

You can access it very simply by opening up the bottom panel on the amp when you flip it over.

I have a North American Spec. Accuphase A30 Amplifier which is very similar to your E560..

I can cross reference and send you the pic.

Newer Accuphase are not marked anymore as it's their intention to protect their overseas distributors and grey-market goods.
onenippon OP
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Hello Chinkwan, Sorry for the late response, here are some pictures of the Transformer inputs. Could you please share some of your pictures from the AMP.

https://app.box.com/s/7qkb1mumpo2p5yvd2ci6

https://app.box.com/s/1a6f67umrwo335fj09u6

https://app.box.com/s/q09w19es3mcy5boc6hil
xcorpion
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You want to convert from 230V to 100V. I'm looking for the same. You should pay attention to the frequency in Japan are used 2 different frequencies (50Hz and 60 Hz).
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