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Will Japan market gear work on US current?

Hello,
I have a friend in Tokyo whom has found an incredible deal on a Yamaha NP-S2000 network player and has agreed to bring back for me if it will work with USA current.

Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks!
Steve
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sdstarnes
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swampwalker
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IIRC, Japan uses 100v AC so you will probably need a transformer. But some gear has universal current adaptability.
nickjn
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The S2000's doesn't have universal adaptability (from what i
know) since there's a model for usa/uk and japan.

You need a step down transformer.
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elberoth2
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Japan is 100V AC. Most gear has universal voltage transformers though, which can be rewired for 120V operation. Sometimes there is even a switch to make the task easier.
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