Help!! Bought Rega TT in the UK and now cant use it in the U.S.
Not sure about Rega, but we’re here using many Japanese turntables, they are all designed for 100 volt, but the outlet voltage in my country is 220v. Japanese turntable manufacturers provide switch between 50 and 60Hz on the turntable. So all i need is a step down transformer. In your case you need a Step Up Transformer from your power outlet in the USA (110v) to your tuntable motor made for UK (220/240v). |
Testpilot I called the store that I bought it from in the UK and all they tell me is to buy a transformer but from what alot of people are saying I need a different motor or a different pulley. This really sucks as I will have to pay for shipping cost if I return it. Is there a possibility that this TT is compatible with both 50hz and 60hz? |
No, it will need 50Hz. You can buy frequency converters but they start at USD1k (http://www.gohz.com/frequency-converter?specs=3,19,21) ... one option would be to buy a Japan spec Neo Rega PSU and a US to Japan step down ... but will likely still cost as much as the table! http://www.rega.co.uk/neo-turntable-psu.html Seriously as others have suggested your only real solution is this https://www.amazon.com/Rega-24V-Universal-Motor-Upgrade/dp/B007CL2WG0 |
