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Offline mesheepeshee

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beta lead in europe (outputs/power)
« on: June 04, 2008, 01:58:26 am »
I have a beta lead with 2 speaker cab, and the plug of course is american. what do i need to buy to plug it into a european socket? a simple energy transformer wont do it i believe...
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Re: beta lead in europe (outputs/power)
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2008, 09:27:20 am »
  Hi there,you're going to need an AC matching transformer,ideally one with multiple primary taps.Depending where you're going,voltages can be 220,240,260.These aren't hard to find,just make sure you get one big enough to handle your amp(s).Good luck,Mel.

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Re: beta lead in europe (outputs/power)
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2008, 01:12:18 pm »
And in case anyone is wondering, the frequency is not an issue. All of the AC is converted to DC in the power supply.
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Re: beta lead in europe (outputs/power)
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2008, 10:36:42 pm »
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Re: beta lead in europe (outputs/power)
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2008, 05:59:28 am »
Hi,

the "cheapest" U can get (for Germany, Austria, Netherlands, etc):

http://www2.westfalia.de/shops/akkus_batterien/netzgeraete/spannungswandler/vorschalttrafo_230v__auf_115v___usa_/72798-vorschalttrafo_eingang_220_240vac50hz_ausgang_110_120vac_60hz_500w.htm

Workes all right with my Sunn amps, got 500W. Though your transformer might get a bit hotter than in the USA.

Greetings

Oliver

SUNN Sorado - 1969 / SUNN 2000S - 1970 / SUNN Sorado  - 1971 / SUNN 350B - 1973 / SUNN Coliseum 880 - 1973 / SUNN Concert Bass - 1972 / SUNN Concert Bass - 1979 / 2x SUNN 215B - 1970/75 / SUNN/SAD 2000S cab