Safe to use 110V/60Hz in other countries?


Took on an assignment in Singapore, they use 220V/50Hz there.

Even with step down transformer, my wireless router AC adaptor died in a day because it did not like the 50Hz incoming power (I think). Same thing happened to my friend's wireless router, Tivoli, and Bose Wave.

I was thinking of buying an integrated amp from US so I can bring back and use later. Is it safe to run 50Hz power on electronics designed for 60Hz power?
semi

Showing 1 response by arni

In general, I would argue "yes" consistent with Dewald. But because of the high current that amplifiers draw, I would seek an integrated amp with a voltage swithc for better dynamics and sound compared to using a AC converter. I believe the very newest amps from Creek (Destiny and Evo) and Linn amps have world wide voltage. So do the new amps from Nuforce, including their integrated version.