@runwell I don't think this amp has it but some amps have a switch to go back and forth that is designed for consumer use.
@runwell I don't think this amp has it but some amps have a switch to go back and forth that is designed for consumer use. |
3 possiblities: 1. the amp has a switch on it for 120/240. That would require that the transformer and associated cirucuit was set up for this in the first place. Probably not likely or they wouldn't sell 2 versions. 2. Buy a transformer. I bought a 240/110 volt transformer on amazon for $300 that did a good job. You need one that is rated at least 5Kw so ensure you don't limit the amp (I know the nameplate is much less, but the amp needs ready access to ample power. The one I bought had quite a bit of hum so hopefully you have a laundry room behind the stereo wall and you can put the transformer in there. 3. Install a 240 circuit. That's what I did. Now I can run any European amp. There is an advantage that doubling the voltage halves the current so the wires look twice as large to the amp. It's "like drinking out of a fire hose" as a good thing. This option can be expensive if you have to hire it done. 4. i said 3 options because the 4th one doesn't work. Option 4 is to buy a power conditioner/regenerator from PS Audio or similar that is fed by 120 and powers 240. Would be very easy to do as part of the system they are designing but so far I have found none that accomodate this need and when I tried to discuss it with them they were more interested in telling me why they were right in their historical decision making. |