Step down transformer for a turntable

Step down fine. With a high torque DD startup like a DP-75 or 80, i would oversize beyond 2x, but i’m a belt and suspenders kind of guy. 2x is probably good advice.

With the DP series tables it also pays to look under the hood - pull the platter and look for a multi market voltage switch… many of the tables were built this way…i have 1 that came from Italy… the internal  transformer has a lot of voltage pick offs to the switch. In certain markets, as is the case with my New Zealand DP-75, the switch is there but covered by the sheet metal platter bowl. Remove the motor cover to access the switch,

jim

Elliot, yes, plug your 100V step down into 120V AC outlet. That’s why they call it a step down. I’ve got a DP80 and a Kenwood L07D each plugged into its own 100V step down. A 50W 120 to 100 transformer is more than adequate for any TT that needs 100V.

Thank you everyone for your responses.  I am a little confused by the recommendation to “oversize” by “2x”. What are you referring to?  Thanks again.  

P.S. I knew you guys would know.  

Nearly all TT motors draw less than 25W. So selecting a 50W step down gives you 2X headroom. In fact even 25W is high for a TT motor.

@lewm  thank you for that clarification.