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iroman Just Startin'
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Sep 29, 2011 7:48 AM

Spider IV 75W voltage @ 220V 50Hz

Hi, I'm evaluating the purchase of a Spider IV 75W amp. I live in the US, but travel a lot and would like to make sure it works at 220V 50Hz power.. I'm looking for technical advice.

 

Have some questions below related to this issue:

1. If a voltage transformer is needed, does it affect the sound quality?

2. Does Line6 have such a voltage transformer and if so, at what price?

3. Can the Amp be modified internally to be able to work at 220V 50hz? Do you do that at the authorized centers in South America? (please indicate where)

 

Appreciate the comments.

Tags: amp, power, spider, transformer, volt, voltage, 220, iv, 220v, spideriv, power_transformer
  • misaz Just Startin'
    misaz
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    Oct 4, 2011 6:32 AM (in response to iroman)
    Re: Spider IV 75W voltage @ 220V 50Hz

    You stomped on a real problem here...even in Europe there is different voltage standards, for instance in England is just like in US while other parts of Europe uses 220V 50Hz, different plugin jack too .

     

    1. It is needed, huge impact in terms of size and weight rather then sound quality

    2. don't know, doubt...

    3. Transformer should be wounded for both voltages...think there is no space for that

     

    Maybe you should buy your amp in Europe while you're there and sold it before you return home...hope I helped at all

    • iroman Just Startin'
      iroman
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      Oct 4, 2011 2:15 PM (in response to misaz)
      Re: Spider IV 75W voltage @ 220V 50Hz

      Thanks man. The plugins are the least that worries me. I'm more concerned with sound quality if used with a transformer. I guess I'll just get a transformer when I move.

    • Nick_Mattocks Best of the Best
      Nick_Mattocks
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      Oct 5, 2011 11:34 AM (in response to misaz)
      Re: Spider IV 75W voltage @ 220V 50Hz

      misaz wrote:

       

      You stomped on a real problem here...even in Europe there is different voltage standards, for instance in England is just like in US while other parts of Europe uses 220V 50Hz, different plugin jack too .

       

      1. It is needed, huge impact in terms of size and weight rather then sound quality

      2. don't know, doubt...

      3. Transformer should be wounded for both voltages...think there is no space for that

       

      Maybe you should buy your amp in Europe while you're there and sold it before you return home...hope I helped at all

       

      Hi

       

      Just one major point of correction is needed here.  In England (the UK as a whole) the standard mains voltage is considered to be 240v AC at 50Hz and so is NOT the same as the US.  In practical terms this may vary a ittle however.

       

      You can buy a Step Down transformer here in the UK quite easily which will convert a 240v AC input to 120v AC output.  Something like a 300w Step Down transformer should be sufficient to operate a Spider IV 75 intended for  US power supplies safely.

       

      Nick

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