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step up transformer on cd player

hi all, i have a chance to grab a california audio labs icon mkII not powerboss for $100. however it is a 220v unit. i have no experience with step up transoformers.

the local electronic supply store has a cheap step up transformer for $25. it is rated 40w-50w. this should be enough to run the cd player as i think the back of the cd player says 14watts.

my question is can anyone tell me if the step up transformer will affect the sound quality? also, will i be able to plug the step up transformer into the back of my ps audio power plant premier without any problems?

thanks for your help
nineballg

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dhl93449
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I think any transformer MAY effect the sound. I was using a Furman AR-16 voltage regulator (which uses a variable torroidal transformer to regulate voltage) on my Cambridge Audio 840c and I noticed a considerable amount of high end "fuzz" and other distortion in one channel. Went away completely when I removed the Furman.

Best bet is to see if you can alter the voltages via taps on the transformer within the unit (as has been suggested).
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