110 vs 220-240v

Hey guys and gals,

I recently ordered a turntable (settled on a project debut 3 se with upgraded cartridge). The seller contacted me before shipping it and notified me that it is 220-240v.

As this is not compatible with my 110v 60hz plugs, I need to find a solution! Is the only way to get around this to get an upconverter/transformer? If so, will 800 watts cover it? I googled this issue but couldn't find an answer to how much wattage I would need.

cheers,

SG

Depends on the power that the turntable draws,which i'm guessing is not much... so probably yeah (?)

It depends on the electrical power you need. Look for step up transformers and see if you can find one that matches the needs of the turntable. If not I would cancel if you still can.

Thanks guys. I was kind of worried that a step up transformer was the only way to address the issue.

Going to have to cancel

fuck it, it'll be quality. just plug it in - it'll play everything half speed, well IDM.

lol if only it worked like that

  On 1/14/2013 at 8:03 PM, BCM said:

fuck it, it'll be quality. just plug it in - it'll play everything half speed, well IDM.

i do believe its gonna play it twice as fast

oh, just forget it

all you need to do is attach another plug to it and plug it in twice

i get the sense i'm being trolled so... lol

There is a universal solution to every problem,, move to Europe!

post it to me together with your record collection, and when you want to hear something just give me a call. If im home and its convenient i will play it down the line for you.

Fair deal?

saw it in half

  On 1/15/2013 at 7:07 AM, psn said:

There is a universal solution to every problem,, move to Europe!

Or at least get a really long extension lead.

From the title of this thread I was really hoping this was a debate on mains electricity standards instead,

hi, buy a converter

check the wattage on the record player, there's probably a little label on there somewhere that will tell you

afaik most wattage ratings are a little bit dishonest (or not clear) so if it says you need 15w on your gadget you wanted higher than 15w converter

a 300w 110-240 converter would probably be enough for you, should cost about 30 or 40 dollars at your local hobbyist electronics shop

if you only need 3w or something get a 15w small one maybe

you could always ask the shop if you can return it if it's the wrong one

Technical data Pro-Ject Debut III Fitted cartridge Ortofon OM 5E Amplifier connection MM-input Nominal speeds 33 / 45 / 78 r.p.m. (78 optional) Dust cover yes Tonearm Pro-Ject 8.6 Effective tonearm length 8,6 " (218,5mm) Effective tonearm mass 9,5g Overhang 18,5mm Supplied counterweight cartridge weight 3,5 - 5,5g Optional counterweights cartridge weights 6 - 9g, 1,5 - 3g Downforce range 10 - 30mN Speed variance ±0,8 % Wow and flutter ±0,12 % Signal to noise -65dB Platter weight/diameter 1,3kg/280mm Power supply type Mains-fed outboard power supply 220 - 240V, 50 cycles or 100 - 110V, 60 cycles Output voltage 16V/500mA AC Power consumption 2W Depth (lid open) 400mm Height (lid open) 370mm Dimensions (lid open) 415 x 365 x 405mm Dimensions (lid closed) 415 x 118 x 320mm Weight 5,5kg Dimensions (W x H x D)

Just get a basic 10w or 15w converter matey

  On 1/15/2013 at 12:18 PM, chunky said:

Technical data Pro-Ject Debut III Fitted cartridge Ortofon OM 5E Amplifier connection MM-input Nominal speeds 33 / 45 / 78 r.p.m. (78 optional) Dust cover yes Tonearm Pro-Ject 8.6 Effective tonearm length 8,6 " (218,5mm) Effective tonearm mass 9,5g Overhang 18,5mm Supplied counterweight cartridge weight 3,5 - 5,5g Optional counterweights cartridge weights 6 - 9g, 1,5 - 3g Downforce range 10 - 30mN Speed variance ±0,8 % Wow and flutter ±0,12 % Signal to noise -65dB Platter weight/diameter 1,3kg/280mm Power supply type Mains-fed outboard power supply 220 - 240V, 50 cycles or 100 - 110V, 60 cycles Output voltage 16V/500mA AC Power consumption 2W Depth (lid open) 400mm Height (lid open) 370mm Dimensions (lid open) 415 x 365 x 405mm Dimensions (lid closed) 415 x 118 x 320mm Weight 5,5kg Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

Just get a basic 10w or 15w converter matey

Good answer, but I preferred psn's solution

  On 1/15/2013 at 8:01 AM, feltcher said:

post it to me together with your record collection, and when you want to hear something just give me a call. If im home and its convenient i will play it down the line for you.

 

Fair deal?

lol

After all, I have a representative from the company hooking me up with a north american distributor that should have the right model for me, they will call me later today.

Turns out they make it in both flavoursssssssss