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Japanese Voltage.

I was on the verge of buying a Japanese Luxman 509Z, on ebay. It it 100Volts, Here in the U.K. we have 240Volts. And the price difference is £9,000 (here) to £5,000 (there). I immediately went on line for a decent transformer (£130) and ordered it. We here, have an audio disscusion group, so I tested the water with them. The general advice was discouraging. "It will introduce noise etc". What is the opinion of yourselves? I'm not in a hurry, I decided to buy an SACD player instead. £4,000 (here!)

Thanks, An avid reader,

IAN.

irjones
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cdhumiston
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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.

irjones OP
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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.

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nwres
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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. 

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