May use a step down transformer for HI-End ?


I would like your opinion about the possibility in plugging American gears (CD player, or DAC or power amp etc etc ) to the European electricity (in USA is 110V, 60 Hz while here in Italy is 220 Volts, 50 Hz cycle)
I have a step down transformer named Voltage Valet V 100 that has the following spec:
Input 220/240 Vac 50/60 Hz
Output 110/120 VAC 50/60 Hz
Use with electronic devices rated up to 100 watts maximum

Is this a mission impossible or I have high chance that the gear will work perfectly ??
Tks for your appreciated reply
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Showing 1 response by gs5556

Most U.S. electronics are UL listed for 120 volts from 50 to 60 hz. UL listings for computers, electronics, hair dryers, etc., take into account travel to 50 hz countries and, accordingly, manufacturers design power supplies to accomadate frequency ranges as vast as 50 to 400 hz.

Lower frequency power will mainly affect motors, i.e. your hair dryer will run slightly slower at 50 hz but still put out the rated wattage. But today's non-motor electronics and audio equipment will operate at 50 hz. As long as the transformer can handle the power, it'll work fine without a converter

As always, give the manufacturer a call just to be sure. Some equipment have jumpers to convert from 120/60 to 230/50 (easy to do) so all you'll need is the euro wall plug adapter.