Step Down Transformers (USA 110V to UK 240V)

 

New member
Username: Planetzany

London UK

Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-08
Hi all,
At the risk of sounding a complete clod, I thought I would enlist the help of anyone knowledgeable in these forums in the subject of step down transformers. I was thinking of buying a Marantz 2270 from a USA dealer. I'd be so grateful if anyone here might give me a guideline as to which step up transformer I would need to buy to enable me to use it in the UK? The only other transformer available to buy is the second one below, which doesn't give ampage.
I may also wish to run more than one Marantz receiver. I have no idea of the ampage or wattage though!
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HEAVY DUTY 240V TO 110V CONVERTER FOR LARGER LOADS
STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER
1000 watts, 8.30 Amps
1500 watts 12.5 Amps
2000 watts 16.6 Amps
3000 watts 25 Amps
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240V TO 110V CONVERTER 100 TO 300 WATTS
STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER
300 watts
500 watts

So grateful for any help anyone can give here.
From a very "novice" novice!
 

Platinum Member
Username: Jan_b_vigne

Dallas, TX

Post Number: 12954
Registered: May-04
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There's a very good chance you will have no warranty if you do this.
 

Silver Member
Username: Eramsey

South carolina United States

Post Number: 585
Registered: Feb-05
Not only will you likely void the warranty but you may destroy the equipment as well. Many makes of electronic gear can be safely converted for use in other countries by the maker or an authorized repair center. I would take this route.
 

New member
Username: Planetzany

London UK

Post Number: 3
Registered: Sep-08
Thank you very much for this information - I will take heed!
Enjoy your weekend!
 

Platinum Member
Username: Nuck

Post Number: 10758
Registered: Dec-04
The UK runs on 50Hz, or is that wrong?
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