Using a 220v piece in the US


I am thinking of buying a Phono step up device which runs at 220v. (Germany) I believe it is requires somewhat low power. I believe that there are voltage converters that I can buy. Will there be any sonic drawbacks from going this route?
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Have your electrician install a 220 volt 15 amp circuit breaker and run a dedicated line to the pre. You'll be getting the best out of the unit and it may be the best way to anyway.

I know some who are converting their components from 115 volts to 230 and doing the above. I've already got the instructions to convert my amp to 230 and then I just need to install the appropriate circuit breaker as I already have the dedicated lines.

The reason for my delay? Lack of confidence, of course. Everybody I know who knows this stuff has already blessed the procedures but as you may know, electricity must be treated with a fair amount of respect as should any good amp. Any little screwup could get one quite excited. Besides, I'm still looking for the lyrics to the song "Oh Lord, I'm coming home to be with thee."

-John