Help!! Bought Rega TT in the UK and now cant use it in the U.S.


So I bought a Rega Planar 2 through Amazon U.K. because it was $175 cheaper than anywhere in the U.S. I feel stupid now because I did not think about the power supply. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to what some of my options are to be able to use the TT here in the U.S. I dont want to make the wrong move and burn the motor in the TT.
Im not to savy when it comes to electricity so your guidance is appreciated. Thanks
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Can you contact the US Rega distributor in Texas and ask them if they'd exchange yours for the one you need, or simply ask them what you should do.
If it's a new Planar 2, it uses a 24VAC motor;  it would come with a 220V to 24VAC wall wart.  You will need to replace the wall wart with a 120V to 24VAC version and get the correct pulley for 60Hz operation.  The pulley will have to come from Rega, a Rega dealer or VAR like GrooveTracer.  The wall wart can be purchased from Rega, Mouser, Digikey or a number of sources on e-Bay.
It's not a voltage step down you need - you need to either:

a. regenerate 60hz to 50hz, 
b. get a smaller pulley
c. get a power supply with pitch control such as one by Bernard Fuss

If you'd bought in the UK from the US, you'd be fleeced by UK customs fees, delays, and paperwork. 
Thank you all for the responses. I am just going to return it and save myself more headaches. As one of you said If I try to sell it its gonna be close to impossible.  I will be purchasing the U.S. version after I receive my refund. By the way since I will be returning it I now have the opportunity to get something else. Any recommendations on a great entry level TT for the money? Thanks
Rega uses an Ac syncronous motor 

Converting a 220v 50hz motor is not possibile with such a motor and a step up or down converter.
buy a  step up/down trans on ebay for like $25, problem solved
i usea  trans on my Cayin cd playe/220v for 17 yrs,,no issues. 
the back of the trans has  110/220 switch,,USE 110, . 
I’ve got a travel power converter from amazon that takes pretty much any voltage/frequency and converts it to North American 120/60. Could you find something marketed towards EU travelers that does the reverse?
It seems to me there should be a simple solution.  I bought a couple of Dual turntables in Europe back in the day.  They both had simple no cost conversions as everyone knew US servicemen were taking them back to the USA where voltage is 120 versus 220 and 60 Hz as opposed to 50 Hz.


Best advice is to return the TT as others have said. It's a small mistake and forget the lost money if you can afford to take this approach. Start fresh and buy the right voltage. You'll appreciate this decision a year from now especially when you want to upgrade and can't get market value for an international device. 
You might at least check to see if what Chakster said is correct.  Is there in fact a 50Hz/60Hz switch on the motor? (I'd be surprised.)  If not, I would think your cheapest option is to spend the $150 for the correct motor. If you return your present unit for full refund, you would still be out the shipping costs, and as you mention, the US price is $150 higher than the UK price.  So, that option is not going to save $. 
No, it will need 50Hz. You can buy frequency converters but they start at USD1k (http://www.gohz.com/frequency-converter?specs=3,19,21) ... one option would be to buy a Japan spec Neo Rega PSU and a US to Japan step down ... but will likely still cost as much as the table!  http://www.rega.co.uk/neo-turntable-psu.html

Seriously as others have suggested your only real solution is this
https://www.amazon.com/Rega-24V-Universal-Motor-Upgrade/dp/B007CL2WG0
Testpilot I called the store that I bought it from in the UK and all they tell me is to buy a transformer but from what alot of people are saying I need a different motor or a different pulley. This really sucks as I will have to pay for shipping cost if I return it. Is there a possibility that this TT is compatible with both 50hz and 60hz?
Not sure about Rega, but we’re here using many Japanese turntables, they are all designed for 100 volt, but the outlet voltage in my country is 220v. Japanese turntable manufacturers provide switch between 50 and 60Hz on the turntable. So all i need is a step down transformer.

In your case you need a Step Up Transformer from your power outlet in the USA (110v) to your tuntable motor made for UK (220/240v).

No Rober a voltage step up or down transformer will not change ac phase 

US 60hz 
Europe 50hz 

Rega uses an AC svncronous motor designed for Europe or America wrong motor wrong speed. 

30 years of Retail exp we have seen this before.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor Rega dealers
You need to swap the motor. You just learned the hard way that there is a reason to purchase through proper channels. The Rega motor will cost you probably $150.00 you also have no warranty either.