Using Japan 100V Accuphase amp in US 120V. Safe?


I bought an Accuphase E-212 from audiogon recently.
On the back of the unit it clearly shows 100v which is Japaness voltage. I spoke with the seller about this issue and he told me that Accuphase are made universal, which means that you can run 100V amp made for Japaness in US as well. I don't agree with him. According to Accuphase catelog, the US amps has 120V printed on the back of E-212.
The link is www.accuphase.com/pdf/e-212_e.pdf
Can I run 100V amp in US 120v? Anybody has ideas? Thanks.
cyuagain

Showing 1 response by atmasphere

DO NOT run this unit on 120V! If there is any unregulated circuitry it may experience overvoltage conditions that could damage capacitors and the like. If it is all regulated, the regulators may not be able to handle the load.

A simple solution would be to get a control transformer with a 20-24Volt output that could be used to 'buck' the incoming AC line down by 20-24 volts. The output of said transformer would have to have the capacity to handle the current that the unit draws. This is a bit of a DIY approach and you should not attempt this unless fully qualified.

I would also contact Accuphase and at least find out if they are willing to help or not!