Using Japan 100V Accuphase amp in US 120V. Safe?


I bought an Accuphase E-212 from audiogon recently.
On the back of the unit it clearly shows 100v which is Japaness voltage. I spoke with the seller about this issue and he told me that Accuphase are made universal, which means that you can run 100V amp made for Japaness in US as well. I don't agree with him. According to Accuphase catelog, the US amps has 120V printed on the back of E-212.
The link is www.accuphase.com/pdf/e-212_e.pdf
Can I run 100V amp in US 120v? Anybody has ideas? Thanks.
cyuagain

Showing 2 responses by dazzdax

Accuphase units made before 2002 can be converted internally to 100/120/220/240V. Just check the bottom side of the unit (you have to remove the bottom plate first).
Kops, the units that were released after 2002(or 2003?) are made for a specific AC voltage and therefore not accessible for DIY voltage converting job any longer, unless you are an Accuphase technician who can internally change the power wiring scheme.

Chris