Using 110v amp and CD player in 220v


Q1) I have Jolida RC1501 amplifier and Jolida Tube CD player. They work very well in the US. But, when I moved to a far east Asia where the voltage is 220, they don't work as well as they did in the US. I used a converter(220v down to 110v), but the sound was significantly reduced at the same volume level. Anybody knows why? Any solutions?

Q2) I wonder if a power conditioner can be used for both 110v and 220v.
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Showing 1 response by eldartford

Many new low current equipments (like CD players) have power supplies that can use a wide range of power. For example: my Oppo DV980H can use 100 - 240 Volts 50 or 60 Hz. With such a device all you need is a new line cord to match the wall outlet.

Also, many equipments with traditional design power supplies have power transformers that are easily adapted to use different voltages. Sometimes it's as simple as a switch, or a jumper to be moved. Sometimes wires must be reconnected.

Check out these possibilities before investing in an external transformer.