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Audio Research Reference 3 voltage conversion

Anyone who knows how to convert an Audio Research Ref3 preamp from 120 volt to 220-240 volt? I know that some products needs to change the transformer and other products just needs to switch a couple of wires.

Is it possible to convert an Reference3 to 220-240 volt? I don't want to use an outboard voltage converter.

Looking forward to your responds. Thanks.
simsim
jea48
4,324 posts
 
•Audio Research does not convert products for use with a different A.C. line voltage.
semi
649 posts
 
ridiculous!

what if owner wants to move to a different country? he has to sell it and buy another one so ARC can get fat? I have moved out of the country more than once due to work, I am glad I did not own ARC gear and I probably never will after learning this fact.

more the reason not to buy ARC!
simsim OP
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Simi, you're absolutely right on that one!

I do know (or I have heard) that Audio Research do not convert the voltage of their products, but I've learned that it's pretty simple to do on some AR products for a qualified technician.

So I just hope that anyone knows if the Ref 3 and the CD 8 is the easy ones that only needs to switch a few wires or if these units would have a brand new transformer (or multible transformers).

Looking forward to your answers. Thanks.
simsim OP
3 posts
 
Sorry Semi for spelling your name wrong.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Just take it to a high end audio engineer in your country. I had an integrated amp converted to my local voltage for about $90 Euros.
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