nhpm510
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Post by nhpm510 on Nov 16, 2009 15:12:00 GMT -5
Just a note to potential new Emo folks that I've used all my Emo gear on transformers or direct without any problem or hums or other noise.
Paul
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What can I say, I like trying out gear :-)
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Post by professor on Nov 17, 2009 3:58:59 GMT -5
i have my xpa-5 on 240v .. I think the amp will run more efficent on the 220v than 110v
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Post by valkilm on Nov 18, 2009 0:11:21 GMT -5
Hello,
Here at the Azores islands (Portugal) we run on 220V, I will receive the UPA-2, I believe that I cn connect it directly to mains, right?
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Post by professor on Nov 18, 2009 1:53:41 GMT -5
My xpa-5 works fine connected straight to main 220V
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Post by valkilm on Nov 18, 2009 15:15:45 GMT -5
Hello,
That is exactly what I will do, connect it directly to 220v mains, just have to get the adaptor...
And as told here I also think that Emotiva gear will run more efficiently on 220v than 110v
Some time ago I received from NY a Lasonic TRC-931 gettoblaster and used an adaptor and conneted it directly into 220v and worked perfectly...
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Post by sgarvik on Nov 23, 2009 5:02:45 GMT -5
So, It's just for us over seas with 220 to plug and play?  |
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Post by Delaney on Nov 23, 2009 5:16:33 GMT -5
So, It's just for us over seas with 220 to plug and play? Exactly. I have plugged and played my LMC-1, RPA-2 and UPA-2. And I plan to do the same with the XPA-3 and USP-1 I have sitting in their boxes at the moment. ;D |
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Post by elvis on Nov 26, 2009 12:38:46 GMT -5
Just a few thoughts for those us in the land of 120 volts...
220 volts in Euro-land is one 220 hot line, one neutral line, and a ground.
220 volts in the US is two 120 volt hot lines and one grond. NO neutral!!!
120 volts in the US is one 120 volt hot line, one neutral, one ground.
I also thought that Emo gear would run better on 220, so I installed a 220 volt receptacle on a US 220 volt line - 2 hot 120v lines.
Then I started to make a power cord based on a Wattgate IEC connector. That's when I realized that US 220 is very different from European 220.
I do not know what 2 live 120 volt lines will do to Emotiva gear. In the end, I decided I did not want to try it and I converted my 220 volt line into a dedicated 120 volt line used only for my XPA-1s.
I actually called Emo tech support, and they told me that running Emo gear on 220 volts is just fine. I told them what I wanted to do, and they told me I just needed to make my own power cord.
Perhaps I misunderstood them, or they misunderstood me, but I believe if I ran US style 220 volts (2 live 120v lines) I would fry the power supply - but I really don't know.
I would love to hear from someone in the US running Emo gear off of 220 volts. If so, what is the configuration of your 220?
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Post by valkilm on Nov 26, 2009 18:34:38 GMT -5
Just a few thoughts for those us in the land of 120 volts... 220 volts in Euro-land is one 220 hot line, one neutral line, and a ground. 220 volts in the US is two 120 volt hot lines and one grond. NO neutral!!! 120 volts in the US is one 120 volt hot line, one neutral, one ground. I also thought that Emo gear would run better on 220, so I installed a 220 volt receptacle on a US 220 volt line - 2 hot 120v lines. Then I started to make a power cord based on a Wattgate IEC connector. That's when I realized that US 220 is very different from European 220. I do not know what 2 live 120 volt lines will do to Emotiva gear. In the end, I decided I did not want to try it and I converted my 220 volt line into a dedicated 120 volt line used only for my XPA-1s. I actually called Emo tech support, and they told me that running Emo gear on 220 volts is just fine. I told them what I wanted to do, and they told me I just needed to make my own power cord. Perhaps I misunderstood them, or they misunderstood me, but I believe if I ran US style 220 volts (2 live 120v lines) I would fry the power supply - but I really don't know. I would love to hear from someone in the US running Emo gear off of 220 volts. If so, what is the configuration of your 220? Don't forget about the 50/60hz...maybe this is making that difference? I had a Lasonic TRC-931 gettoblaster that I bought from a guy in NY and when I received it I turned the swich on the back to 220V and it runned perfect, than I talkked with the seller and after some talking we realised that the Lasonic turned to be more efficient, the sound more clean without less interference...could it be? |
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Nov 28, 2009 19:55:18 GMT -5
The power supply is auto-sensing and works on 50 or 60Hz. It works on 230v and 240v too. |
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Post by valkilm on Nov 29, 2009 11:23:45 GMT -5
Yeah that's right...I'm most happy that Emotiva prepared their gear to work right away at any country around the world...it's just a pitty about the power cable is only the American Type...but I guess that considering the Emotiva's prices this is more than an affordable investment and you always have the chance to buy a dedicated power cable that will improve your system's sound...
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Nov 29, 2009 11:25:44 GMT -5
Given the pricing of the gear, I can cope with an extra €3 to €5 for a new power cord. ;-)
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Dec 6, 2009 23:47:01 GMT -5
Is all of Europe on the same standard configuration? How many different cords do they need to make to cover everyone? I know in the Philippines they use the same plug as us but run 220 and I have had customers fry more then one of our machines by sticking it in a 220 outlet.
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Dec 7, 2009 12:24:54 GMT -5
There are generally 2 "standard" plugs, but Switzerland and possibly still parts of Scandinavia and Italy have some different ones. The main standard "EU" plug works in Switzerland and Italy though. The UK/Irish one allows 13amps at 240v (UK) and 230v (Ireland) as opposed to 10A from the EU one. There was supposed to be an EU-wide change from 220v and 240v to 230v but I am not sure it happened. 13A and 230/240 is nice to have - great for "high speed" kettles. |
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Post by freehighway on Apr 1, 2010 8:40:22 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
Any experience to share on powering a US LCD TV (120V/60Hz) in a 220V/50Hz environment using silmply a voltage step-down converter?
In talking with Emo's support and also other makers of scaler boxes, it sounds like possible to convert a TV broadcast from 50 to 60Hz. So a European broadcast (PAL/SECAM) who display ok on the US LCD TV (NTSC)...
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Post by hemster on Apr 1, 2010 15:09:34 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Any experience to share on powering a US LCD TV (120V/60Hz) in a 220V/50Hz environment using silmply a voltage step-down converter? In talking with Emo's support and also other makers of scaler boxes, it sounds like possible to convert a TV broadcast from 50 to 60Hz. So a European broadcast (PAL/SECAM) who display ok on the US LCD TV (NTSC)... Although it may be possible, I'd advise against it. There must be conversion artifacts in the PQ in the end. Another thing to consider is that with other equipment running at 50Hz and the TV at 60Hz you're likely to get a 10Hz beat on the TV (seen as sweeping horizontal lines that move from top to bottom of the screen). Potentially the beat can also affect sound quality. I've had such issues when I used my Linn Sondek from the UK in the US using a step-down transformer. |
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Post by freehighway on Jun 16, 2010 14:59:49 GMT -5
Does anyone have experience on the recently introduced Ultra Subs connected on a transformer?
Indeed current specifications of both ultra subs are 110V/60Hz so I would wonder if any one has experience trying it with the voltage conversion while the unit does not specify a 50Hz capability yet?
Thanks
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Post by DC on Jun 21, 2010 20:32:35 GMT -5
I'm from Asia running on 240 V and still waiting for Emo to convert to Europe voltage so I can buy the Ultra sub.
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Post by freehighway on Sept 7, 2011 9:07:05 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Any experience to share on powering a US LCD TV (120V/60Hz) in a 220V/50Hz environment using silmply a voltage step-down converter? In talking with Emo's support and also other makers of scaler boxes, it sounds like possible to convert a TV broadcast from 50 to 60Hz. So a European broadcast (PAL/SECAM) who display ok on the US LCD TV (NTSC)... Well, I moved back in Europe, France to be specific and finally I am done installing my home theater, emo gears, TV... As I had a container to ship everything, I included the LCD TV and though it is not dual voltage, it works perfectly when using a simple voltage converter. I have a french satellite receiver (CanalSat) connected through the UMC-1, all is working great. I thought of sharing with those of you who were wondering... |
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Sept 7, 2011 10:04:52 GMT -5
Hello, That is exactly what I will do, connect it directly to 220v mains, just have to get the adaptor... Don't use an adapter, get a proper cable that goes from your local plug type to IEC C13. (Edit: look what happens when people open old threads up <G>). |
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