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U.S. and European voltages

5/21/1999 6:22 AM
giovanni
U.S. and European voltages
I want to buy a vintage amp through the web, but I'm facing a technical problem: in the U.S. the AC is 125 volts, while in Europe is 220 volts.  
What can I do? I've heard about a "step-up transformer"; is it internal or external to the amp? Is it better to work on the output transformer?  
 
Bye

 
Replies:
jason giovanni,I don't think you want... -- 5/21/1999 6:53 AM
Giacomo I saw years ago external transforme... -- 5/21/1999 7:38 AM
Niek I've heard not so good things about... -- 5/21/1999 9:46 AM
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