Japanese Voltage.

I'm using an Esoteric K-05x built for Japan voltage. Using a TGK step up also made in Japan. No noise issues.

O.K. I ended up, purchasing an Airlink transformer, even though I don't yet need it.

It is the JACBS 1000, At the fair price of £400, delivered. Now, as it has two outputs, I started looking at a pair of mono blocks!  As I have time to accumalate the funds, over a year or so. So I have have plenty of time to be indecisive!

So now what I wish to know is; will the 100V amps be compatible with a 240V pre-amp? or is the best route to buy a 100V pre-amp? Honest, it's not just conjecture, I really need new amplification. And I'm pretty stupid. £10.000 is a lot of money for me, I cannot get it wrong. 

Thanks for reading this, I need help.

No rush,

IAN.

I just bought a Japanese Luxman L-509Z for use here in the USA. The transformer introduces absolutely NO noise into the system. I don't know where that rumor started but it's not true.

Hi, cdhumiston. How I envy you, whilst saving for my L-509Z, I started throwing money away at SACD's 10 of wich I already had on CD. And a few I really don't like. I am going down the 100V route. I planned to buy after Xmas, but it is'nt going to happen. 

Thanks for your kind posting, It boosted my confidence greatly.

Your new friend 

IAN.

I have had success with using voltage transformers for Japan voltage amps. Also no noise introduced. I have always used transformers that have at least 3 times the continuous output compared to the max wattage consumption of the amp. Perhaps not required, but my personal choice. So for the L-509Z at 390W, I would look for a transformer that can handle a continuous output at least 1200W. Good luck in your pursuit.