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North American turntable

  • 17-02-2014 02:51AM
    #1
    matc66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I have a new turntable which I bought in North America. I really like it and would love to bring it back to Ireland.
    However obviously it runs off the North American 110V/60Hz power.
    Does anyone know can I bring it back home and use it? I know I can get voltage transformers but what about the frequency issue which I imagine is of huge importance for a turntable.

    PS Here it is.


Comments

  • #2
    sawdoubters
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭sawdoubters


    you will have to change the motor


  • #3
    andy1249
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭andy1249


    A transformer to run that reliably will cost more than the deck did. Best bet is to sell it and get something similar over here.
    The Project decks are very similar to those decks.

    http://project-audio.com/main.php?info=turntables&cat=turntables&lang=en


  • #4
    sensormatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭sensormatic


    you can buy the transformer from maplins i was running a unit and got the power sulpply from maplins about 25 euros i think you just plug into the unit


  • #5
    TroutMask
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭TroutMask


    Depending on the design, a straight voltage drop won't do it. This is because many TT motors derive their speed from the mains frequency. If this is the case, you'll have to change the spindle as well. Only worth it if the TT is a really awesome one. Otherwise, sell it and buy a new one over here


  • #6
    matc66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭matc66


    Thanks for the replies. I did some investigation. Apparently some turntable motors are DC and some AC driven, therefore the AC ones will be entirely dependant on the Hertz. And that is where I was screwed. So I sold the turntable much to my disappointment, but at least I'm now in the market for a new one!


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