Suggestions for 220v amp


Hello all,

I am spending some time living in belgium and I am hoping to pick up a pair of Maggie 1.6s next month and a nice amp or integrated amp for them. Problem is, of course, the 220v power.

I really like Krell amps and would be getting a 300i/il if I could choose, but as far as I know they don't make a 220v version.

So any suggestions for something like the Krells in the 1500.00 range that comes in a 220v version??

Thanks all,
Nathan
singinius

Showing 1 response by mbhcid

In my experience, most manufacturers wind (or have wound) transformers to accomodate 220 or 110v operation - saves time and money for export purposes. You might try opening the chassis to see if there are a couple of extra wires on the primary of the power transformer. Typically, the power trans is wired in series for 220 and parallel for 110. There are some products that have a 110v/220v switch on the inside of the chassis for this reason. My guess is there is some simple way to make the conversion. (I purchased an audio note amp from the UK which I reverse wired from 220 to 110)

Good luck -