Buying a Luxman L505z from Japan


Hey, so I’m looking to purchase a Luxman L505z from Japan - I will need a 120-100v step down transformer . I wanted to find out if anyone has experience with this and if it will compromise the sound in anyway? I saw one from a dealer on eBay with a 99% rating, but I’m unsure if I should trust it. Any insights would be greatly appreciated 

edubbers

@edubbers I purchase my Accuphase from a Japanese dealer from EBay.

@rodac, no transformer was needed. Supposedly it was converted to 120 by the factory according to the dealer. When I received the amp I saw no evidence of anyone, being inside the unit. 

My wife is a native Japanese speaker and she says Japan is full of scams, especially on E Bay. As far as the voltage goes I would take it to an audio repair shop and have them make the changes for 120 VAC.  

I'm with those who recommend using a US dealer. I've dealt with Dedicated Audio and I've have had positive experiences with them. They're a Luxman Dealer. Also sometimes dealers  are willing to deal or have a trade-in or Demo at a discount. I have a Luxman system. Amp, turntable, phono preamp  and cartridge. Highly recommend the brand.