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RE: Can Denon PMA 1500AE be safely used in US?

Posted by Palustris (A) on August 24, 2016 at 13:02:07

In Reply to: Can Denon PMA 1500AE be safely used in US? posted by py272 on August 23, 2016 at 17:29:49:

No, it can not be safely used without a step down transformer. The step down transformer will input 120V and output 100V. Another option is a variac, but this has the possibility of catastrophic failure of the unit if someone twists the knob to a higher voltage.

One further possibility is that the Denon power transformer has taps for 100V and 120V. You will need to pop the top and look at the transformer to see if this is possible.

I would be anxious to learn if the previous owner had used the unit on 120V before purchasing and if not how he managed the voltage conversion.

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