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I just got a Rega Planar 3 that was from England so it's set up for European voltage - 220 V. I'm having trouble converting it to work here in the US. I bought a transformer and a plug since it didn't come with one(just naked wires). I don't understand why it doesn't work. The turntable is set up for 220/250 V and 50 Hz and its power consumption is less than 4 W. When I tried playing an LP, the speed is still too fast. Does anyone know if I have to do more than just get a transformer to make it work correctly? Thanksconway
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AR guy is right, and it is probably easiest to have the motor replaced. I believe that the cost is in the neighborhood of $200. Contact a rega dealer for details.
The voltage is the easy part to compensate for. Your problem has to do with line frequency. What you need is a differnet sized pulley for the motor.
I have no idea if it is available separately, I kinda doubt it as they never break.All the motors are 110V (the 220V controller board steps down the voltage) but the one sitting in from of me is 50Hz so maybe there is a 60Hz version and the pulleys are the same? If so then you need a complete motor/pulley.
You could try finding a 50Hz motor controller.
I think you have to buy the whole motor and circuit board from REga to get the pulley. The upgrade motor kit sells for $250 (Canadian) but if you can find an original one they sold for $160 (Canadian) and are frankly in my opinion as good or better. However, if you could find just a pulley from a junker it's not hard to modify the circuit board. The 220 volt resistor will be 10 to 20K Ohms minimum 3 Watt and the 110 volt resistor is 3 to 4 K Ohms. I'm not sure what they use for the 50 Hz capacitor or if it is even different but the 60 Hz capacitocr is 0.15 uF 630 Volt bipolar but you could get away with as little as a 250 Volt.
to 60Hz but will be turning too fast as the P3 owner has found out.He should contact Lauerman Audio Imports for help, talk to Steve or Bill:
realhifi@aol.com
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