Step down voltage for Japan to US turntable


Having purchased a turntable labeled 100v 50/60hz I'm wondering if it is necessary to use a step-down transformer to convert US 120v to 100v. I've heard both that you do and that you don't need to do this. Can someone tell me if they have experience in this application? Thanks.
rloggie

Showing 1 response by radicalsteve

You should buy a converter for $50 otherwise you will either burn out the motor or circuit control board after a few months - I am assuming this is a direct drive Hall motor type. table.

I speak from bitter experience. One problem is that our 120V can easily be 125V in North America, and that is just too much over a period of time. For $50 it is worth it.