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Step down voltage for Japan to US turntable

Having purchased a turntable labeled 100v 50/60hz I'm wondering if it is necessary to use a step-down transformer to convert US 120v to 100v. I've heard both that you do and that you don't need to do this. Can someone tell me if they have experience in this application? Thanks.
rloggie

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fatparrot
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Penny-wise and dollar -foolish!!!

Use the correct model for your county's voltage & frequency. X-former conversion represents a definite DOWNGRADE in audio performance. Manufacturers are really starting to crack down on "gray market sales", and are NOT obligated to repair units purchased in one country, to be used in another country...either under warranty or not!

Yeah, they aware of the currency exchange game, as well!
fatparrot
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Rloggie, apologies...I didn't realize that the table you had is from a defunct manufacturer.

I have never likes step up or step down x-formers...or "wall-warts" for that matter.

Serus has some good advice. Also, I have seen many older tables that give operating Hz as 50/60, so that's no problem.

If you do use an x-former, I would get one rated for a minimum of twice the power consumption of the table [the 100V output rating of the x-former]. A 3-4 times power rating would be even better.
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