Does a voltage converter degrade sound quaity?

[jinp6301]

If an amp/source was going from 220v to 110v or vice versa, is there a decrease in SQ?

[Mister X]

Pretty general question.... want a general answer?

It depends.

I have one pretty nice "regulated" voltage converter and I cannot measure any difference when I use it.

I also have a POS converter that adds a fair amount of measurable noise.

In most cases it is much easier to re-wire the primary's in the amp/source.

(assuming of course that is even possible)

[jinp6301]

Pretty general question.... want a general answer?

It depends.

I have one pretty nice "regulated" voltage converter and I cannot measure any difference when I use it.

I also have a POS converter that adds a fair amount of measurable noise.

In most cases it is much easier to re-wire the primary's in the amp/source.

(assuming of course that is even possible)

ok I see. Its probably going to be a POS $5 step up converting thing. BTW, how much was your "regulated" one?

[Mister X]

The "regulated one" was like $50 IIRC.

What device are we typing about here?

(cause like I said before it may be possible to skip the whole convertor thing and just re-wire the primarys and I am sure you could find someone near you to do it for you)

[jinp6301]

Well this is just a possible buy of an Accuphase CD player.

[Absorbine_Sr]

I've been using one of these to power a 220v X-Ray v3, and have not noticed any noise that might be a result of the converter:

http://www.voltageconverters.com/itemdesc.asp?CartId={FDCB76EVERESTC9-1240-4E7B-8CDD-748A66551BC6}&ic=VC300W

Reks heard the X-Ray at the Cinci meet - did sound noisy to you Reks?

[jinp6301]

where is the reckster? (Thats right, I gave you a nickname, what cha going to do about it Please dont edit this!)

[Elephas]

Well this is just a possible buy of an Accuphase CD player.

I believe most Accuphase CDPs can be adjusted for 100V, 110V, 220V, etc.

Previous models could be switched easily, while the recent DP-500 requires opening the bottom of the case and desoldering and soldering a piece of wire.

[jinp6301]

I believe most Accuphase CDPs can be adjusted for 100V, 110V, 220V, etc.

Previous models could be switched easily, while the recent DP-500 requires opening the bottom of the case and desoldering and soldering a piece of wire.

ok thank you kind sir