115v conversion fro 230V Cambridge Audio CD4 and Dacmagic 2i

taskerc · 24th January 2006, 03:50 PM

Hi all,

I am be returning to my native Canada with my CD4 and Dacmagic 2i but since they are 230v/50HZ, I would like to modify down to native 115V - luckily both power Supply boards indicate 115v options but I have not been able to confirm if additinal component changes are also required?

So, does anyone have "intimate knowledge" of my equipment

And if so, can you advise if it is a simple jumper change or also requires, for example, new transformers as well. One of the units (CD4 I think) shows two 115v jumper options on the Power supply board - which one is relevant when?

If anyone has a schematic for either or both, I can do the analysis myself - I hope my old Audio Technician brain has not completely disappeared just yet.

Regards, taskerc

daatkins · 24th January 2006, 07:29 PM

Hello taskerc,
I can't offer any specific advice, but you could try reposting your message to...
http://www.avforums.com/

There's a Cambridge Audio tech guy that posts there frequently.

Nice one,
David.

taskerc · 25th January 2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by daatkins
Hello taskerc,
I can't offer any specific advice, but you could try reposting your message to...
http://www.avforums.com/

There's a Cambridge Audio tech guy that posts there frequently.

Nice one,
David.

Thanks David - I have posted to AV Forums as you suggested.
Regards, taskerc

carl.stock · 5th February 2006, 12:31 AM

Hi!

If you would like to contact the designer of these models, look for “johnw” here. “johnw” is John Westlake’s user name there, who designed several models, including yours, for Cambridge Audio.

I have also seen your message on AV Forums, and I have posted a reply there, too, within details of someone else who may be able to help.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Carl

taskerc · 7th February 2006, 07:02 PM

NT

24th January 2006, 03:50 PM	#1
taskerc diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario	115v conversion fro 230V Cambridge Audio CD4 and Dacmagic 2i Hi all, I am be returning to my native Canada with my CD4 and Dacmagic 2i but since they are 230v/50HZ, I would like to modify down to native 115V - luckily both power Supply boards indicate 115v options but I have not been able to confirm if additinal component changes are also required? So, does anyone have "intimate knowledge" of my equipment And if so, can you advise if it is a simple jumper change or also requires, for example, new transformers as well. One of the units (CD4 I think) shows two 115v jumper options on the Power supply board - which one is relevant when? If anyone has a schematic for either or both, I can do the analysis myself - I hope my old Audio Technician brain has not completely disappeared just yet. Regards, taskerc

7th February 2006, 07:02 PM	#5
taskerc diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Thanks Carl (NT) NT

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24th January 2006, 07:29 PM	#2
daatkins diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bath, UK	Hello taskerc, I can't offer any specific advice, but you could try reposting your message to... http://www.avforums.com/ There's a Cambridge Audio tech guy that posts there frequently. Nice one, David.

5th February 2006, 12:31 AM	#4
carl.stock diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hertfordshire	Hi! If you would like to contact the designer of these models, look for “johnw” here. “johnw” is John Westlake’s user name there, who designed several models, including yours, for Cambridge Audio. I have also seen your message on AV Forums, and I have posted a reply there, too, within details of someone else who may be able to help. I hope this helps. Regards, Carl

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