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How easy is it to change the voltage from 110 to 240 on a newer Mcintosh amp?
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Find out if they use a split primary type power transformer. If so, the conversion is not hard. Otherwise, it involves a new power transformer.
Manufacturers do ship non-CE certified products to the EU, and I live in at least one country that pays no attention. They just want to collect tax and duty. But Mac does have CE-certification.
If this is the case and if you find the unit does have a dual primary, ship it internally in the US to someone who will ship it on to you. I've never had a problem with USPS shipping to Denmark.
Greetings from the sunny Brønshøj riveria on the banks of the lovely Utterslev Mose
That said, McIntosh is very protective of their European distributors and they do not disclose this information. Service manual does not have it. Which units are you looking at?
the service manual for the model in question and consider what needs to be done. Generally, the main part is rewiring the power transformer but the exact steps are dependent upon how the connections are made in the power supply. I assume you've already got the IEC power cable connector issue solved already.
You'll also need to understand that when you contact Mac about this, they're put in a tough situation. Any gear they ship to Europe must meet CE certification standards much as they need to meet UL standards in the US. They cannot be in the position of having even consulted on a piece of gear that doesn't meet it. I've worked at similar smaller companies that ship world-wide from the US and they all have the same issue with re-purposed gear so its a common problem.
This is the reason I suggest you get a copy of the service manual yourself and find a local guy to do the work if you can't.
Cheers,
David
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