100V to 230V transformer
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optisailor2002
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ahaha for anything gotta do with such stuff either sim lim or homefix xD
trianglebiscuit
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bring it down to randolf and check if the transformer inside can be rewired for 240v.
worked for my soldano.
worked for my soldano.
If you have not bought the head yet, please consider getting a local voltage one. I think primary you are getting it becuase of 1. Cost (cheaper) or 2. Not found locally.
But if you do shop around, you should be able to find something locally which is of similar features and tone. Contary to rants by kiddy peoples, the local stock are actually very diverse already. The cost of stuffs locally are also between reasonable to very cheap.
Shipping cost is not cheap either. So is the trouble of getting a converter and the strict regeime to using it corrrectly. One mistake, could mean costly repairs or a dead head. I am one of the few local amp techs around, and I can tell you, nothing I can do if you blow the tranny/s inside the head.
A 100w output head, does not mean getting a 100w converter. The thing require a much bigger power supply to drive it. Maybe even a 300watt converter is a bit risky. I reccomend at least a 500watt converter, esp if you get those cheapo china made ones.
Unless you are getting a boutique head, I reccomend you buy local better. Anyway, if it's boutique, it's a irony if its not least tailor to yor local voltage.
But if you do shop around, you should be able to find something locally which is of similar features and tone. Contary to rants by kiddy peoples, the local stock are actually very diverse already. The cost of stuffs locally are also between reasonable to very cheap.
Shipping cost is not cheap either. So is the trouble of getting a converter and the strict regeime to using it corrrectly. One mistake, could mean costly repairs or a dead head. I am one of the few local amp techs around, and I can tell you, nothing I can do if you blow the tranny/s inside the head.
A 100w output head, does not mean getting a 100w converter. The thing require a much bigger power supply to drive it. Maybe even a 300watt converter is a bit risky. I reccomend at least a 500watt converter, esp if you get those cheapo china made ones.
Unless you are getting a boutique head, I reccomend you buy local better. Anyway, if it's boutique, it's a irony if its not least tailor to yor local voltage.
gsonique
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Oh dang ...i missed that actually!
Don't get mistaken with Volt with Watt !!!
Yes i am seeing more amps having multi primary transformers giving user the possibilty of selling the amp anywhere in the world later. Some of these require 'tech time' to get em converted ...so ya enquire before buying !
tks for the advice. i'm considerin buyin hughes & kettner switchblade. but there's no local dealer. i manage to ask euro online dealer, they've the same operatin voltage but the shipping alone $230 euros (460SGD). total cost for the amp ard 2700SGD (shipping+amp+GST).
theres no much variety in SG. but i do agree the price here is quite competitive
hi mattleesc. i've enquire randolf abt dis issue b4. he mention its best dat i buy 1 with local voltage. mayb i shd ask him again...
anyway how long he took to rewire the transformer? how much he charge?
tks
yea, i saw lotsa nice amps on ebay. but cant buy due to the diff voltage. y they wanna hv diff operatin voltage in the 1st place? kinda like y they've rite hand drive in SG & left hand drive in USA?
trianglebiscuit
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oh he took about 2 days if i remember, i think it would be best if you get the schemetic information needed by emailing H-K first then ask him for a rough quote.
leecs
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In my opinion, Triamp MKII is the epitome of amps. Basically a Fender twin reverb, Vox AC, Marshall JTM & JCM, Mesa Boogie Mark IV & Soldano all in 1 amp. Boost it with a SD1 or TS9, you will melt!!!! But it all comes to the speaker configurations that the individual has.
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yea i like the diff tonal options of trilogy. its slightly more expensive.
but the main reasons i prefer switchblade are
1. build-in efx (gd for gig purpose, not to bring pedals)
2. lesser tubes. switchblade: 2 X 12AX7, 4 X EL34. trilogy: 4 X 12AX7, 4 X EL34 (nvr handle tube amp b4, so lesser tubes better)
3. switchblade able to save settings. trilogy cant unless u hookup to MIDI processor.
but trilogy looks cooler with the blue lites
guess another close competitor iz line6 spider valve. hope its available by yr end
lifele55
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Hey leecs, I totally agree about the MKII. Heard the MK I Randolf was playing at Tonequest and I'm totally hooked on it. Its definitely great for a gigging musician with those 6 channels.
Read somewhere the trilogy seems to be the poor mans Triamp... can't remember where though.
Just can envy those who can afford one and have the luxury of playing them at gigging levels.
Read somewhere the trilogy seems to be the poor mans Triamp... can't remember where though.
Just can envy those who can afford one and have the luxury of playing them at gigging levels.
yea its a waste let it lying @ home. but i'll think many times b4 i bring out for gigs. switchblade wld ok 4 me. lesser tube, lesser maintenance, lower price, no need to bring efx pedals.
marshall JVM looks cool oso. 2 bad no build in efx & cant save any settings
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