Integrated amp, best conversion 220 to 110 volts?


Greetings all. I have a Marantz integrated amp from Europe that utilizes 220 volts and want to convert it to operate on American 110. What's the best way to go about this?
Replace the internal toroid or add an external step-up? If the former, where can I obtain a superior, audio-grade (perhaps oxygen free copper)transformer?
pmboyd

Showing 1 response by lewinskih01

Many devices are built with a transformer that has taps for 220 and 110V. In that case all you need is a service technician that opens the unit and changes the taps from 220 to 110, and you are ready to go. Check if your Marantz is made like this. I have had this done with Rotel, McIntosh, and know Bryston is the same. It cost me all of us$50 per unit. BTW, initially I was told by McIntosh I had to change the torroid in the amp...fortunately had a reliable service tech who said otherwise.

Let us know if this works.