NEED HELP!(uk to us voltage)

rcrook317
rcrook317 Posts: 280
edited May 2010 in Electronics
Well i came across deal of a lifetime on ebay and jumped on a buy it now purchase of a pro-ject rpm tt.The seller is in the uk,first thing i was concerned about was the long shipping.Then about thirty seconds after i agreed to buy it dawned on me,how is it gonna work with difference in voltage(110-220)?

Seller says a cheap plug adapter should do.Im not so sure.Please help with this guys cause if its gonna cost a fortune to make it work in the states,ill try to get out of the deal...thanks

p.s.Im no electrician so any wrk would have to be done in a shop.....any ideas appreciated.
fronts=rti12s(cherry)
center=csi3(cherry)
sub=psw125(cherry)
emotiva xpa-2
harmon kardon 354
sony cdp
ipod 8gb
audioquest diamondback 1m
"Maesto" straightwire cables
pangea ac-9
playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
Kenwood Phono
bren1 Clamp
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
    Regardless of the route you go bro, your going to need a step-down converter. In my case I use step-up converters since I'm in Japan and all my gear is USA. See below

    http://www.amazon.com/Converter-Transformer-Worldwide-Adapters-overseas/dp/B003E40AMW

    http://www.voltageconverters.com/voltage_converters.html
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  • dfledezma
    dfledezma Posts: 148
    edited May 2010
    I think the main problem is not the voltage, which you can step down with an adapter. The issue is the frequency, which is 50Hz in UK compared with 60Hz in the US. This will affect the speed at which the electric motor runs. Frequency converters exist but they are very expensive, and for industrial use.

    Unless there is a AC to DC conversion inside and the motor is DC. Maybe someone here knows more about the type of motors used in a TT.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2010
    Agreed the issue could be frequency of 60hz to a 50hz motor, but it could be a dc motor also. What did you buy what make and model maybe some could help you out.

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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited May 2010
    Im worried about the internal issues as the adapter is easy fix or i could have a friend change the power cord.It is the pro-ject rpm 1.3.or in the uk the genie mk3
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited May 2010
    any info on motor issues would be great as i hav yet to seal deal w payment.
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2010
    I think I would get on the phone with Project to asked what changed between UK and US.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,795
    edited May 2010
    Throwin' out some chaff...Do the Projects, or any other servo drive have a variable frequency drive from AC to DC servo? No matter what the input voltage?
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited May 2010
    anybody have any info on whether or not the 50/60 hz motor will be an issue?
    i got the tt for so cheap it wont kill me to have to spend lil more to make it work properly but i cant speak w/ sumiko/project till tomorrow so just curious....thanks
    fronts=rti12s(cherry)
    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
    TT Set-up=Pro-Ject RM 1.3
    Kenwood Phono
    bren1 Clamp
    Herbies Slipmat

    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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