Going to Japan and buy from Japan

I’d hunt down cartridges like DS Audio

@kennyc

Now you are talking!  

But unfortunately, after 1000 hours or so, don't these have to be sent back to the factory for re-tipping?

@effischer 

it makes adapting for international markets less costly (think the key export market of Australia)

Unfortunately, mains frequency is the least of our worries here down-under. We have a respectable AC supply voltage of 240-Volts!

I'd say they have a different culture. 

And they've got female prime minister who used to be heavy metal drummer. Interesting place.

I have accuphase m 1000 mono blocks great equipment.thier hq is in Yokohama Japan not far from Tokyo go at least visit. Ebay ships stuff from Japan all the time. I'm sure George Meyer will take your money to fix it. Call and ask. Its not hard to convert 100v to 120v most have that or step up transformer. Have a cd player on 220 v bought a step up off Amazon  upscale audio recommended. Enjoy Japan you can get people local to give you private tours.ride the high speed train.eat the noodles tour the noodle factory see mt Fujitsu. They have an app for the subway.ride the go cart tour downtown. Enjoy I'm sure you've worked hard.