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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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rloggie OP
102 posts
 
4est..it's a 50/60hz unit. I'll use a strobe, and it's adjustable.
rloggie OP
102 posts
 
Radicalsteve.. Thanks for your input. I've located a stepdown transformer and will buy it tomorrow. I assume that even with 125v comming in the transformer will only pass 100v. (Wish I'd kept the Exactpower 15a.)
rloggie OP
102 posts
 
Fatparrot...I only wish Micro Seiki were still around to sell the "correct" turntable for my country. There is no "definate downgrade in audio performance" in using this in the US if its properly set up. I only want to preserve it for years of service. Since Micro Seiki is not in business now, I'm pretty sure they won't be unhappy with me for bringing this in. Not sure what your comments did to futher this thread but thanks anyway.
rloggie OP
102 posts
 
Fatparrot... Although I don't find a manual w/ spec's available on line, the B111 MS uses a motor w/ 4 watts consumtion. Seems small amt. to me. The transformer/converter I found is 150 watt. If I have this right it will be plenty. I'll double check the table's requirements and the possiblity of a 120v tap on the table's transformer.
RL
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