CAN I RUN 50HZ AMP ON 60HZ?


Hello all - have a question here I need a quick response on - is it Ok to run monoblocks designed for 230V/50Hz power (Asia) on 230V/60Hz?

Basically, I'm considering buying some Opera Cyber 845s from Asia and running them here in the US. I can convert voltage to 230V no problem, but it'll be 60Hz still.

I have asked 6 different people this question and 3 have told me there *could* be problems with inductance or AC ripple. Does anybody know more or less *for sure*? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
paulfolbrecht

Showing 1 response by atmasphere

There are absolutely no problems at all running something designed for 50Hz on 60Hz, unless it has an AC syncronous motor in it, which will then run a little faster.

A power supply designed for 50Hz actually runs better on 60Hz. There is less saturation in the power transformer and the filter caps will be more effective.

The problem exists going the other way!!