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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

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jea48
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You can run, 50hz transformers on 60hz. If it effects the the DC power supply I can't say. It would seem to me that at 60hz there would be more rectified full wave ripples for a given time line. Filtered Dc output should be smoother, cleaner. Maybe an EE can shed some light on the subject.
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