I'm moving--advice please


I am moving to Germany in about a month--really good job offer I could not turn down. Of course, this has some implications for my stereo and home theater setups.

My 2 channel system consists of:

Denon 5 CD carousel
NAD preamp
Proceed DAP
Phillips CD recorder
B&K 220 wpc amp
Martin Logan Ascents

Obviously, I'll have to run all above off a step down transformer which will be easy to obtain (I'm moving to a heavily US Military populated area).

At present, all components are running through a Quantum Octave power conditioner...I think I might have to score another one of those once I get to Europe to split the electrical load in half (probably run the speakers off one conditioner and all else off another one).

Anyone have any advice on precautions I should take running a system at 110 stepped down from 220?

Also, since I'll be "on the continent" any reccomendations on components/manufacturers I might want to scope out? The Eurodollar kicks in on 1 Jan 02, so if I time it right, might be able to save a buck or two as the exchange rates float to equilibrium...

Thanks (Vielen danke)

Vermonter
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Vermonter: I know Ramstein well -- my duty station in Idar-Oberstein was about 30 miles north of K-town, not far from Baumholder. Joking aside, if you happen to see some good job leads, let me know. I'd love to return to Germany.
Hi, Vermonter: I lived in Germany from 1968-1973 (US Army), and was stationed in Karlsruhe, Idar-Oberstein, and Worms. My first wife's family was from Austria and Germany, so I got to see lots of places that many Americans missed. I really envy you - if you hear of any good teaching and/or human resources management jobs, please post them here so I can apply (grin).

Where will you be living in Germany?