Step-Down Transformer UK to US, 220V to 120V recommendation for MC 2205 and C28 System

[gggvan]

I am looking for a good, hopefully reasonable 2500VA or 3000VA Audiophile Step-Down Transformer for my Mcintosh system. In UK from US.

 

[gggvan]

I am looking for a good, hopefully reasonable 2500VA or 3000VA Audiophile Step-Down Transformer for my Mcintosh system. In UK from US.

Or should i get my units converted? I'm lost! I don't want to ruin my gear, but I want to start enjoying them again too. Any help appreciated.

 

[mcgjohn]

a step down of that size will not be cheap.
a step down for the C28 pre should be fine. For the power amp, you may want to see if you can find a power trans for the amp.

here is an example

2500-Watt Step-Down Transformer (AD-2500IEC)

Travel the world and bring your favorite appliances with you — ACUPWR's power converters are guaranteed for 120% of their advertised wattage and come with built-in overload protection! The AD-300IEC step-down transformer enables you to safely use your 110-volt devices in 220-volt countries. Buy...

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[whoaru99]

IMO, a conversion would always be preferable. By conversion the type I mean is by changing jumpers or whatever inside the units. Whether it's possible with these ones I don't know.

 

[quartersaw]

Or should i get my units converted? I'm lost! I don't want to ruin my gear, but I want to start enjoying them again too. Any help appreciated.

Some Mcintosh units were convertible from 220/110, and vice versa, using different transformer taps. I'm not sure if the 2205 is capable, but it wouldn't hurt to ask a tech, or put in a call, to Mcintosh.