Accuphase E-560 Voltage Conversion 100v to 230v


Hello All

I have just placed an order with a Japanese company to supply me with an Accuphase E-560 Integrated Amplifier. The obvious reason to order a Japanese (100v) Model is Price. I need to use it in the UK (230v 50hz). My initial thought was to use it with a Step down Transformer. However, I am getting increasingly concerned with idea.

I would really appreciate if someone can share their experience on the following:

1. Is there a performance issue with Step Down Transformer.
2. Has anyone used a Balanced Power supply with this Amp.
3. Advice on choosing Step down transformer.

And Most importantly:

4. Can it be converted to work on Higher Main Voltage of UK/EU/US.

Please share your thoughts.

Thanks

Kam
onenippon

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Thanks for the responses, as I have already said, much appreciated.

To answer the question of whether its step up or down, in my opinion:

Electricity, like water, flows downhill toward the appliance. In my case, the mains supply is 230/240v but the Amp accepts 100v only, so a transformer which sits in between 'steps the voltage down from 230v to 100v', so I suppose it is rightly call a Step-down Transformer.

And otherwise would be true if someone took a UK/EU appliance to Japan.

Please keep sharing you experience about Accuphase.

Many Thanks
Hello Chinkwan, Sorry for the late response, here are some pictures of the Transformer inputs. Could you please share some of your pictures from the AMP.

https://app.box.com/s/7qkb1mumpo2p5yvd2ci6

https://app.box.com/s/1a6f67umrwo335fj09u6

https://app.box.com/s/q09w19es3mcy5boc6hil
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACCUPHASE-E-600-CLASS-A-INTEGRATED-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-220V-IN-STOCK-NOW-/381072304252?
This is a 220v unit for sale - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACCUPHASE-E-600-CLASS-A-INTEGRATED-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-220V-IN-STOCK-NOW-/381072304252?