Re: U.K Stereo moving to the US

owenocallaghan@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> What would I need in order to adapt to the downgrade in electrical
> power? Will it affect the sound quality? Any specific transformer
> suggestion? And would the speakers be okay?

Don't know about the adaptation that is required (it could be as simple
as a different power cord or an adapter if the receiver will accept 120
VAC / 60 hz intead of limey power.

BTW, we here in the Colonies tend to think our power system is an
upgrade from 'yours'.


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