ashevans09 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Heya, I've finally found what I'm looking for in terms of a pre amp but I just need to satisfy myself of one thing before I go ahead and buy it. It's located in the US but it has a 115V-230V switch on the back of it. If I buy this, in order to run it off UK mains do I only have to flick the switch, or is there more of a mod involved? Thanks for any help Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Might be a fuse change as well, oh and a different lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Coolies, ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Since the UK supply is 50Hz and the USA is 60 HZ I'd also make sure the switching in the amp takes account of this by asking the manufacturer. Using gear on the "wrong" frequency of supply (Hz) often results in a shorter life. Some gear is rated 50/60Hz so you might be OK. Best to check though. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Heya, Thanks for all the help, emailed ampeg and Dino says just flicking the switch is all that's required Ta! Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 My Epifani says 115v - 230v at 50/60hz. When I moved to Canada I simply flicked the switch and it works fine. I think this is the case with most if not all digital amps on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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