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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

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nolitan
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Pls dont do that. If something goes wrong, accuphase will not warranty it. 100v accuphase intended for japan only , 120 v intended for usa only. If you use any conversion like step up or step down tranny, sound deteriorates a lot.
all of these info came from accuphase.
again, buyer's risk.
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