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Looking for NON-US transformer for CA-2010

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RichardS

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So I've treated myself to a CA-2010 originating from the US, it looks like sh*t (painted black) and has some real damage to the cabinet and front plate.

But I hooked it up, measure DC offset (there was almost none) connected it to a pair of NS1000s and man what a sound!

The unit was very cheap, transport to EU was 3 times as much :( but hey I still have some money to spend to make this THE replacement for my CA-1000.

But the big question of course is I need a EU or AUS or INTL transformer type GA60922 to make it perfect.

Looking forward to see some reactions
 
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That schematic is the General version not the US version so there could be differences. If it doesn't have multiple input taps step down transformers work well.
 
I wish it would have multiple inputs yes but in my case it hasn't. This is the one I'm looking for (the ones used in AUS and JAP are the same):
GA60922.jpg


But this is what I have:
GA60921.jpg
 
I have a 100V C-2x preamp in Aus I found it cheaper and easier to use a step-down transformer cost me $70 for a decent one, I could have bought one off ebay cheaper but I wanted quality unit.

I know a guy in EU who uses step downs on hi-end Japanese pre and power amps without any problems.

Good Luck

Pete
 
pete05 said:
I have a 100V C-2x preamp in Aus I found it cheaper and easier to use a step-down transformer cost me $70 for a decent one, I could have bought one off ebay cheaper but I wanted quality unit.

I know a guy in EU who uses step downs on hi-end Japanese pre and power amps without any problems.

Good Luck

Pete
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Yes I'm currently using a step down transformer but don't like to install this in my living room. Worst case I can but I'd rather have a new transformer. I found a local address for custom made transformers too so maybe I go down that road...
 
RichardS said:
Yes I'm currently using a step down transformer but don't like to install this in my living room. Worst case I can but I'd rather have a new transformer. I found a local address for custom made transformers too so maybe I go down that road...
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Well if you can get a Transformer made at the right price why not? I could of got toroid transformers made for my power amp which uses 2 but it was just too expensive.

Since you only need one it could be a worthy investment. I sit my step down's underneath my hifi rack so I don't even see it so it's not so bad for me.
 
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