Thanks Rooze, That gets me headed in the right direction.
US Gear overseas - Voltage Conversion Questions
I have recently moved to South Africa from the United States. The voltage is 220 down here and my equipment varies in its ability to toggle between 110 and 220.
I've got the following components:
1. Accuphase 202 integrated amp (switch on back to convert from 110 to 220)
2. Accuphase 101 tuner (switch on back to convert from 110 to 220)
3. Meridian 508.20 cdp (I don't see a conversion switch)
4. Audio Physic Virgo II speakers w/ Goertz MI2 speaker cables and Pure Note Cerulean i.c.s
5. PS Audio Ultimate Outlet 20amp
My questions are as follow: I was provided three heavy duty voltage transormer units (they do have a slight hum however) with the house here.
1. Would it make sense to switch the two Accuphase components to 220 volts and forego the transformers and then simply use one transformer for the Meridian CDP? I am looking at this from both a sound and safety perspective?
2. Or would that be an issue since the i.c.'s from the Meridian CDP functioning at 110 (and converted via the transformer to 220) are plugged into the amp now functioning at 220v? Local tech's tell me this wouldn't be a problem.
3. Can I fit the Ultimate Outlet anywhere into this chain - does it only work on 110 or could it still function on an amp coverted to 220? I assume it would be no problem to put it between the CDP and transformer.
4. Can the Meridian CDP be converted internally to 220? Do you think it would be worth looking into it?
Any other insight or experience would be appreciated as I get ready to rock the Veld in this beautiful part of the world. I wonder if voltage transformers will degrade, compress, or distort the sound to any degree? I suppose that experimenting will be the ultimate test but wanted to hear it from the audiogon community's collective experience.
I've got the following components:
1. Accuphase 202 integrated amp (switch on back to convert from 110 to 220)
2. Accuphase 101 tuner (switch on back to convert from 110 to 220)
3. Meridian 508.20 cdp (I don't see a conversion switch)
4. Audio Physic Virgo II speakers w/ Goertz MI2 speaker cables and Pure Note Cerulean i.c.s
5. PS Audio Ultimate Outlet 20amp
My questions are as follow: I was provided three heavy duty voltage transormer units (they do have a slight hum however) with the house here.
1. Would it make sense to switch the two Accuphase components to 220 volts and forego the transformers and then simply use one transformer for the Meridian CDP? I am looking at this from both a sound and safety perspective?
2. Or would that be an issue since the i.c.'s from the Meridian CDP functioning at 110 (and converted via the transformer to 220) are plugged into the amp now functioning at 220v? Local tech's tell me this wouldn't be a problem.
3. Can I fit the Ultimate Outlet anywhere into this chain - does it only work on 110 or could it still function on an amp coverted to 220? I assume it would be no problem to put it between the CDP and transformer.
4. Can the Meridian CDP be converted internally to 220? Do you think it would be worth looking into it?
Any other insight or experience would be appreciated as I get ready to rock the Veld in this beautiful part of the world. I wonder if voltage transformers will degrade, compress, or distort the sound to any degree? I suppose that experimenting will be the ultimate test but wanted to hear it from the audiogon community's collective experience.